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Gov. Lemanu Peleti Mauga
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga says repairing and improving the territory’s infrastructure will not only enhance economic stability, it will also go toward countering climate change in the territory.  “Infrastructure improvements enhance our economic stability. The...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Improving weather conditions are expected over the weekend. Surf will not be as high as in recent days, nor will winds be as strong. However, it will still be breezy and seas will remain rough. A High Surf Advisory and a Small Craft Advisory remain in effect through the...
Fagasa village view
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate on Wednesday approved a concurrent resolution conveying its deepest condolences and sympathies to the children and the entire Atuatasi family on the recent passing of former Senator, High Talking Chief Atuatasi Talosaga. Senator Tuaolo Manaia Fruean confirmed...
American Samoa District Court building
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 35-year-old man accused of assaulting his aunt’s boyfriend was arrested by police last month, where he made his initial appearance in Court. Faavae Vaega is charged with 2nd-degree assault and 1st-degree property damage, both class D felony, punishable by imprisonment...
Rep. Vailiuama Steve Leasiolagi
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Rep. Vailiuama Steve Leasiolagi has requested the House ASPA committee for a hearing to discuss the continuous increasing cost of utilities over many months now. Vailiuama told faipule during this week’s House session that the increase in utility costs is not something...
Dr. Elizabeth Lauvao
  by Samoa News staff While waiting for at least one-week to verify a second surge of the community spread of COVID-19 in the territory, the Health Department has already proposed a response plan, as the number of new positive cases increased to 344 for the week of July 4 to 10 compared to 317 new...
Gov. Lemanu Peleti Mauga
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Government’s proposed budget for the new financial year, starting October 1 2022, is capped at $693.41 million with $84.54 million allocated for salaries. The proposed budget has increased over the previous financial year’s $552.78 million budget — by...
American Samoa District Court building
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A father of three who is on probation after being convicted of unlawful possession of meth and stealing is now back in court for another alleged drug offense. Eveni Folau made his initial appearance in Court last month. He is charged with one count of unlawful possession...
Aua road debris
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Rep. Lua’itaua Gene Pan has called out to ASG for better seawalls and roads for Tutuila and Aunu’u, especially for the eastern district. During the House Session this week, Lua’itaua said the problem of huge waves in some of the villages in the eastern area including his...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The local Education Department (ASDOE) Office of Student Records Management will begin registration for all new students and returning students from private and off island schools for the new school year 2022-2023 next week Monday, July 18 from 7:30a.m. to 3:30p.m. Late...

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