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Pope Francis
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On this Easter Sunday morning the world has never been in greater need for words of hope and comfort.  Stepping forward American Samoa’s political and religious leaders remind us — by living out the transforming message of Christ at Easter we have a chance to emulate His...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa COVID-19 Outbreak Situational Report released Saturday morning, Apr. 16, states that 1 new COVID-related death was recorded on Apr. 14, which also reported 40 news positive cases, no new hospitalizations, and 203 cases released from home isolation. The...
Art Contest winners with their work
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Rotaract Club of Pago Pago concluded their Disabilities Awareness Art Contest and announced eight winners on Monday, April 11, 2022. The event started on March 11 to promote National Disability Awareness Month and showcase the artistic talents of our local Disabled...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 30-year-old man who was released by the court four months ago on his own recognizance under the condition that he remain law abiding and stay alcohol and drug free, is now facing felony drug charges after he was re-arrested for alleged possession of marijuana. Sione...
Lt. Gov. Talauega Eleasalo V. Ale
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With the spread of a new variant in the U.S. mainland, the government is doubling down on efforts to fight the spread of COVID by bringing in traveling healthcare professionals experienced in dealing with the coronavirus. “We warmly welcome the NuWest team as they bring...
Gov. Lemanu Peleti Mauga
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Gov Lemanu Peleti Mauga has submitted a request for an additional Hawaiian Airlines flight in May and further proposed weekly flights to resume in June. This comes well in advance to allow Hawaiian Airlines ample time with planning future operations, the governor said in...
Allison Pfaendler
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Lt. Gov. Talauega Eleasalo Ale is asking the community to “know that we have visitors here, who are here to help us and to please extend your Samoan hospitality if you see them out and about.” “Be kind to our folks who are here from the U.S service as well as our federal...
Sherry Sele and Moefa’auo Bill Emmesley
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Bluesky’s primary commitment since it was established in 1999 has been to help the community of American Samoa. As the territory and its people are currently managing to cope with life changing experiences with the COVID 19 pandemic, Bluesky wants to do their part and...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man with a long criminal history was taken into custody last month after police picked him up for a public peace disturbance (PPD) in the Tafuna area. Filitoa Apelu, 35, who has a previous assault and stealing conviction from 2014, made his initial appearance in court...
Chairman Grijalva in a remote hearing Amata n others
WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata, along with of the Representatives of the five U.S Territories, took part in the letter to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), led by Natural Resources Committee Chair Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) — in a bipartisan effort to identify gaps in...

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