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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 29, 2026, a victim contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that her boyfriend allegedly assaulted her with a PVC pipe.
The suspect was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor punishable...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 24, 2026, a woman in distress walked into the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report that her husband had allegedly assaulted and threatened her.
The suspect was later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has approved Samoa Airways to continue its flight operations between Tutuila and Manu’a, extending the service for an additional 6 months. This extension is made possible by an exemption from the cabotage rule, which...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The difference between the two fautasi race water courses that are used for our iconic long boat regattas — the Taema Bank start happens outside the harbor, the other, the Aua green buoy, is located inside the harbor. Decision to use one or the other is all about the ‘...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Fagatogo Fire Station remains partially operational, according to Department of Search and Rescue Director Utumoe Alefosio, who says a small crew continues to staff the facility even though it was formally closed more than a month ago by the Department of Health due...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As the final place in the United States to celebrate Independence Day because of its unique time zone, American Samoa brought America's 250th anniversary to a spectacular close with an unforgettable evening that brought thousands of residents and visitors to celebrate on...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 25, 2026, a woman called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report an alleged assault and disturbance in the village of Petesa by two males, one who was a juvenile.
One of the suspects, PJ Niue, was later charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 23, 2026, a distressed victim of a domestic violence incident called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported that her husband allegedly violated a court-issued Protection Order by returning to his estranged wife's residence during the early morning hours...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A Catholic catechist who served at Maria Fatima Catholic Parish in Aua was suspended for one year following a sermon he delivered in October, 2024 — a decision he says was unjust, retaliatory, and rooted in misinterpretation.
"As the saying goes, the truth hurts. That is...
PDEPago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Environmental Health Services Division of the Department of Health (DOH) has issued a stern reminder that failure to comply with business licensing regulations can have serious consequences. Not only does this non-compliance place individual businesses at...