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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 10, 2025, police responded to a reported disturbance in the village of Vailoa after receiving multiple complaints from neighbors regarding loud shouting and disruptive behavior that alarmed the community.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 10, 2025, local authorities arrested Joseph Talia-Sagatonu following a reported domestic disturbance involving the destruction of household property at a family residence in the village of A’asu.
Mr. Talia-Sagatonu was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming House passage of the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026, H.R. 7006, with a bipartisan vote of 341 to 79.
This bill, which requires final...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 19, 2026, will be observed as a public holiday in American Samoa. This day provides an opportunity to honor the life and enduring legacy of Dr. King whose leadership and unwavering commitment to equality, justice, and community...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Government (ASG) formally announced that it was joining the Pacific Connect Initiative, a strategic collaboration with Google, yesterday in a formal ceremony held at the Gov. H. Rex Lee Auditorium, which included signing of the agreement with Google...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Sheehan Sam Seigafo, a former customs officer, has been convicted of bribery, attempted bribery of a public servant, importation of contraband and undeclared merchandise, and tampering with evidence. He was sentenced this week to 10 years in prison.
This case arises from...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The StarKist cannery in American Samoa kicked off its operations for 2026 after a two-week pause in December for its annual holidays. The cannery is expected to produce 450 M/T per day, another 10 M/T more compared to last year’s daily production.
The plant witnessed “...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 10, 2025, police arrested a woman early Wednesday following an alleged early-morning disturbance outside a retail store in the village of Pago Pago.
Catherine Loe was later arrested and charged with Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A traffic control operation in Ottoville during a community outreach event turned confrontational on the morning of December 9, 2025, resulting in the arrest of a motorist.
Nu’uatamaia Saofa’i was later charged with Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa's Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Fosi Schmidt is visiting American Samoa this week as a special guest for the launch of the Le Vasa submarine cable with a historic agreement signing with Google, fostering stronger digital connectivity and...