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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Veteran local musician and well-known singer, Tupuivao Bernard M. Scanlan, has launched a petition seeking the public’s support for a proposed copyright law to protect original work of local musicians, as there is no local law in the territory.
And so far, Tupuivao has...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man accused of having a sexual relationship with a minor is now in custody after he was arrested last month. During his arrest, cops found inside his pocket a glass pipe containing meth.
Henry Faavaemautu made his initial appearance in Court last month.
Faavaemautu is...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Twelve days after the incident at the Tafuna DWYA Gym on May 26, where a long-time employee of the Department of Health (DoH) died under very sad circumstances, an LBJ statement on the EMS response to the emergency was finally issued on June 6.
The DoH health educator,...
Washington, D.C. — In 2022, the people in American Samoa and their leaders are focused on preserving balance between our proven allegiance as a people to the nation we love, and the historical achievement of autonomy that defines a federal-territorial relationship unlike any other under the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Through a travel advisory, the Health Department (DoH) officially confirmed that the 72-hour test for COVID-19 prior to departure for American Samoa for travelers originating from the U.S and Samoa is not longer required, “effective June 13”.
DoH acting director for...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Two men were arrested last month after drugs were discovered inside the vehicle in which they had been traveling and in their possession. Furthermore, one of the two suspects is on probation for a drug conviction from last year.
Foma’i Sanerivi, who is on probation and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On behalf of the House Commerce Committee members, committee chair Rep. Samuel I. Meleisea has commended the Office of Disaster Assistance and Petroleum Management (ODAPM) for their recent achievement in grant management operations with the U.S Federal Emergency...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 49-year-old man was arrested by police last month pursuant to an arrest warrant on the allegation that he attempted to rape his 16-year-old relative at the her residence in Ottoville.
The defendant appeared in Court last month for his initial appearance.
According to...
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata was in London on Memorial Day for a special wreath laying at Cambridge American Cemetery, where many U.S. Service Members who fought in World War II are buried. The tour and ceremony at the cemetery included a wreath on behalf of the U.S. Congress...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A couple has criticized the new veterinarian on island, Dr. Barbara Kahi for denying service for their dog and also terminating them as a client.
The couple this week has taken the matter to the Director of the Department of Health, Motusa Tuileama Nua for help....