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Faoa’s defense asks feds to leave ASG oath of office out of case

Lt. Gov. Faoa Aitofele Sunia’s defense team yesterday asked the federal court in Washington D.C. to preclude the U.S. government from offering evidence and argument regarding the oath of office he allegedly took upon assuming his position within the Executive Branch of ASG. Fili Sagapolutele [+]

High Court orders GAR to consult with agencies able to expedite repairs

The High Court yesterday issued an order following Tuesday’s special proceeding on the status of the rehabilitation of the High Court Building damaged by the Sept. 29 earthquake and tsunami. Fili Sagapolutele [+]

FEMA UPDATE: More than $20 mil in federal disaster aid approved

More than $20 million in federal disaster aid has been approved for families and businesses in American Samoa affected by the Sept. 29 disaster as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides a list of gifts for the holidays to keep your family safe in the event of an emergency. Samoa News staff [+]

Calif based institute and emergency agency release tsunami report

Another report citing public education and awareness in American Samoa helped saved lives during the Sept. 29 earthquake and tsunami has being published. Its findings also drawi attention to additional landslides anticipated in the territory because of the substantial erosion damage from the tsunami, and structural damage caused more by the tsunami than by the earthquake. Fili Sagapolutele [+]

What is ASVOAD and why is it important to know about them?

(Press Release) -- After a period of inactivity, the local American Samoa Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (ASVOAD) reconstituted immediately to foster necessary services to the people affected by the tsunami-earthquake disaster of 29 September. ASVOAD began to bring in new members and opened invitations to faith-based, voluntary, and non-profit organizations to spearhead relief and recovery efforts. [+]

"Sound of Hope" Project showcases local artists

(PRESS RELEASE) -- After nearly 4 months of production, the much anticipated song & music video has finally been completed. What started out as a simple but inspiring idea, Tulaga Whitcombe along with his whitcombemedia production team produced what would be the first of it's kind here in American Samoa. [+]

Hometown News - Esther Farani graduates from basic

(PRESS RELEASE) - Air Force Airman 1st Class Esther T. Farani has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. [+]