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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — It was an eventful Friday evening, last week, at the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) as the Teacher Education Department (TED) hosted its first Senior Night for all high school seniors and juniors for both public and private schools. It was an effort initiated by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In the High Court on Tuesday last week, a six-member jury unanimously found Tagatanu'u Aki a.k.a. Nu'u guilty beyond a reasonable doubt on five counts, which includes two counts of Rape of a young girl under the age of 16 on two separate occasions in the family home, one...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 3, 2024, an inmate who broke out of prison robbed a store and held the victim hostage with a crowbar.
The inmate was captured and charged with the following:
Count 1: Robbery in the First Degree — a class A felony punishable by a term of life imprisonment, or...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The immediate first step to surgical procedures, and some others that are non-surgical such as removing a bone stuck in your animal’s mouth, or taking an X-ray is anesthesia. A member of the veterinary team will monitor vital signs and otherwise assist closely while...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Dept, of Health has received recent reports of chickenpox spreading in the community and it is important to stay informed and take necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones, especially children.
The rash caused by chickenpox appears 10 to 21 days...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The importance of coral reefs in protecting our islands from strong waves and surges, which would otherwise erode coastal land areas, and its role as a safe haven for various marine ecosystems consisting of various species of plants, fish and other sea creatures...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The ASG Treasury department is releasing the first batch of local tax refund checks for 2023 filings, today, March 1.
ASG Treasurer Malemo Tausaga says the first batch will include checks for 1,473 taxpayers who filed their taxes between January 1 and January 29, for a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 3, 2024, a man contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report a male individual threatening him at his workplace.
The suspect, Jerry Malaga, was apprehended and charged with the following:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance — class B misdemeanor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Democrat Jason Palmer, competing in the 2024 American Samoa Democratic presidential caucus, is experiencing a surge in momentum ahead of voting on March 5, according to a press release from the candidate’s election staff. The caucus will be held at the Department of...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata who is an original cosponsor of America's Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act (AWHCA) took part in a Capitol press conference on Thursday in the House Radio and TV Correspondents Gallery as part of the rollout of America's Wildlife Habitat...