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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Through an Oct. 8th memorandum, Gov. Lemanu Peleti Palepoi Sialega Mauga informed cabinet members that he has directed the ASG Territorial Audit Office “to audit all American Samoa Government accounts, records and books.” He points out that the Territorial Auditor is...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — There are no major changes to the new COVID-19 Emergency Declaration dated Oct. 8th and signed by Gov. Lemanu Peleti Palepoi Sialega Mauga and effective on Oct. 11th. The new document declares that American Samoa remains under “Code Blue” — which means COVID-free — and...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man was arrested last month after police found 5 hand rolled marijuana cigarettes in his vehicle during a routine traffic stop —  he was observed not wearing a seatbelt. Rodney Savea, who is on probation for a drug conviction 4 years ago made his initial appearance in...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man from Samoa convicted of violating local drug laws is being given a chance to renew his immigration status that had expired or he will sit in jail for 5 five years. Finau Pulemau, who has been in custody since his arrest, unable to post a $5,000 bond appeared in...
Senate President Tuaolo Manaia Fruean
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Getting a COVID-19 vaccine shot should be made mandatory especially for ASG employees. That was the firm suggestion from Senate President Tuaolo Manaia Fruean and Rep. Larry S. Sanitoa at last week’s joint Fono hearing with several COVID-19 Task Force members, to answer...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The man who spent 10 months in jail for touching a woman in front of other co-workers in a sexual manner is a free man now. Malae Saili was released from the Territorial Correctional Facility (TCF) last week, following his sentencing by the court. Saili was initially...
Washington, D.C. —  Congresswoman Uifa’atal Amata commended American Samoa’s farmers on National Farmers Day yesterday, highlighting the good work they do to feed the community along with their own families, and provide nutritious natural options as they grow and harvest American Samoa’s rich...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 46-year-old man who is accused of assaulting another man was arrested last week. Faletau Valaau made his initial appearance in District Court last week where he entered a not guilty plea to the charges against him. He is charged with 3rd degree assault, 2nd degree...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man suspected of burglarizing the home of an Asian couple in Tafuna has been charged with interfering with a police investigation. Makesi Atonio is facing two misdemeanor charges: public peace disturbance and interfering with a police investigation. He made his initial...
Lomitusi Luapene
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 19-year-old male accused of murder made his initial appearance in District Court yesterday morning before Judge Gwen Tauiliili-Langkilde after he was arrested by armed CID detectives last week. Lomitusi Luapene was transported from the Territorial Correctional Facility...

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