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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA
John Enright passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 after a long illness. The following is an obituary he wrote for himself. His sister Rosemary who let us know of his passing, was not sure when it was written, possibly a decade ago:
“One of the great losses of the 19th...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On Wednesday morning, the Senate Public Safety Committee convened a hearing to examine why promised salary increases for Department of Public Safety employees have yet to be implemented.
The salary increases were designated for officers who received promotions by rank...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 21, 2025, police were called to a residence in the village of Pavaiai following reports of a domestic disturbance involving an intoxicated man.
Authorities said the incident caused significant alarm among family members and raised concerns about the emotional...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 21, 2025, a routine police response to a disturbance at the Satala Gas Station on Saturday morning ended in two arrests later that same day.
The defendants were charged with Count 1: Prohibited Place of Consumption, a class B misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Airport Hangar, constructed during the challenging COVID-19 pandemic, became the focal point of a Senate Hearing this week amid rising concerns about substantial government debt. Specifically, the government is reportedly indebted to PJ’s Construction for maintenance...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — An early morning domestic disturbance on December 18, 2025, resulted in the arrest of a man and the hospitalization of a woman following an alleged violent assault inside a private residence, according to an affidavit filed in the District Court on Dec. 19th.
Mr. Ieriko...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 15, 2025, a controlled delivery operation conducted by local authorities resulted in the arrest of a man accused of importing and possessing large quantities of methamphetamine (meth) and THC, underscoring ongoing efforts to curb the flow of illegal drugs...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 14, 2025, a 29-year-old man was arrested early in the morning following an alleged assault involving a beer bottle near a bus stop in the Tafuna area, an incident police say was fueled by alcohol and escalated despite attempts to calm the situation.
Mr. Dan...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 9, 2025, a man was arrested after police responded to reports of a vehicle swerving across traffic lanes and nearly striking a pedestrian near the airport area.
Mr. Falelua Solomona was later apprehended and charged as follow:
Count 1: Felony Driving, a class...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Chairman of the Territorial Bank of American Samoa (TBAS) board, Senator Togiola Tulafono, has rejected assertions that the old ANZ Building, located in the Sen. Daniel Inoyue Industrial Center, is the bank's responsibility.
His statement was prompted by comments...