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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A son of American Samoa has made partner in Kirkland & Ellis, an American multinational law firm — the largest law firm in the world by revenue and the seventh-largest by number of attorneys.
Don Hong, the son of Ho Pyo and Aotearoa Hong of Laulii and Ili’ili, was...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man accused of sexually abusing his two nieces and was later kicked out of the house by the victims’ mother is now in custody after he was arrested last month.
The man appeared in District Court last month for his initial appearance.
He is charged with two counts of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — ASG’s Territorial Audit Office (TAO) has “provided recommendations, as appropriate, that if implemented could improve and/or strengthen the accountability and the handling of funds and cash receipts” at Public Safety Department’s Records Division and the Office of Motor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Two brothers were sentenced to a term of probation after being convicted in District Court for assault and disturbing the private peace in their family.
The two brothers, Victor and Iosefa Filemoni appeared in District Court last week for sentencing.
The Filemoni...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Public Safety has ruled out the element of “hit and run” in the case of an elderly woman, found dead in Kokoland earlier this month.
This was confirmed by Chief of Police, Pouu’amea Supapo in response to questions from Samoa News.
“The woman died of a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — An 8-year old civil suit between John Newton, dba Pago Pago Consultants, and American Samoa Telecommunications Authority that alleges breach of contract and willful breach of contract causing great damage, was called before the High court last week.
To date there is no...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In celebration of the “Month of the Arts & Humanities 2022” this October, the Amerika Samoa Humanities Council is hosting an “Essay & Poetry Writing Competition” for all eligible students in public and private schools from levels 5 to 12.
The theme for this year'...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — This Wednesday, October 19 the American Samoa Visitor’s Bureau (ASVB) brings storytelling to the public.
Taking place at the ASCC Multipurpose Center from 12-1:30 PM special guest speakers are Dr. Aaron J. Salā, Ms. C. Makanani Salā, & Ms. Tolua Samifua!
The general...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man convicted of unlawful possession of marijuana asked the court for a second chance to return home to care for his sick daughter and grandmother. However, the court advised him during his sentencing not to hide behind his family members.
He was told if he wants a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Lemanu-Talauega Administration has issued a list of priority actions they’ve accomplished in order to improve the quality of life for the public workforce and families.
First on the list was a statement confirming that on “September 23, 2022, Governor Lemanu P.S....