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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In efforts to eliminate drug dealing in the territory, the Executive Branch is seeking to amend the forfeiture law to expand seizure authority to include proceeds from illicit drug transactions.
Deputy Attorney General Roy Hall explained that if drugs are found in a...
Honolulu, HAWAII — The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) have concluded the Hawai‘i deep-set longline and American Samoa longline fisheries are not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of Endangered Species Act-listed species...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa Power Authority’s CashPower system that allows ASPA customers to purchase debit meter credits has been down since last Tuesday.
Vendors say the ASPA system is not working and that customers have to purchase CashPower only in person from ASPA.
However...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As the banking industry is reeling from closure of two federally insured financial institutions in the U.S, causing concerns among consumers, the Territorial Bank of American Samoa (TBAS) has assured its customers that, “it is business as usual and [TBAS] continues to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — ASG’s Historic Preservation Office Director Tuimalo Elvis Pa’u Zodiacal was arrested on Friday night for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
Police say that the government vehicle allocated to him was impounded as a result by officers from the Traffic...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — StarKist Samoa plant is temporarily shut down for two weeks, as the largest private employer in the territory carries out structural upgrades at the Atu’u-based cannery.
Some cannery employees told Samoa News early last week of being informed by their supervisors of a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The hospital’s Chief Financial Officer position will be advertised after the appeal process for the former CFO is completed.
This is according to Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr Akapusi Ledua in response to questions from Samoa News.
“The LBJ CFO position will be...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor’s chief legal counsel Terry Van Eaton was confirmed in a 12-0 vote as a member of the ASEDA board of directors during a hearing before the Senate Economic Development Committee this past Friday
Responding to a question during his 15-minute confirmation hearing,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Medical professionals met with government leaders this past Thursday to reaffirm their support of the current hospital board Chairman and Vice Chairman as well as personnel changes being implemented.
This was announced by Senator Tuiasina Dr Salamo Laumoli on Friday...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The second round of tax refund checks for 2022 tax filings — totaling more than $2.9 million — will be released Tuesday, Mar. 21, said Treasurer Malemo Tausaga in a brief statement issued last Friday.
According to the statement, a total of 936 taxpayers who filed on Feb...