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Governor’s Chief of Staff, Tuimavave Tauapa’i Laupola
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Lemanu Administration has implemented a new entry level salary for public school teachers with degrees, while paperwork for reclassification of teachers’ salaries has been submitted to the ASG Office of Budget and Planning for processing. This is according to the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In a press release issued May 7, the American Samoa Economic Development Authority (ASEDA) signals that due to current conditions in the global financial markets, ASEDA is considering refinancing or refunding portions of the 2015 bonds (Series B & C) to reduce the...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has made another amendment to the Apr. 17, 2020 US President’s Major Disaster Declaration on the coronavirus for American Samoa to include COVID-19 Funeral Assistance for funeral expenses. FEMA announced the latest...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man accused of assaulting another man during a drinking session two months ago is now in custody after police allegedly found two small baggies and a glass pipe — both containing illegal drugs — in his possession. Chris Niko made his initial appearance in District...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man convicted for public peace disturbance (PPD) while on probation was sentenced last month to serve 15 days at the Territorial Correctional Facility (TCF) as a condition of 12 months probation. Sa Aifili was placed on probation for 6 months after he was convicted...
Educators from American Samoa with Amata
Washington, D.C. — Tuesday, Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata thanked teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week (May 3-7):  “This week is a great time to let a teacher know they are truly appreciated. Our teachers care about our children, teens, and young people in college or vocational school. Teachers...
DOH Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Aifili John Tufa
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA – With news that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is poised to approve Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for young adults age 12 and older by this month and the territory nearing the deadline of its vaccination allocation, Lt Gov Talauega Eleasalo Ale has called on the...
Governor’s Chief Legal Counsel Jason Mitchell
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In a press release issued May 7, the American Samoa Economic Development Authority (ASEDA) signals that due to current conditions in the global financial markets, ASEDA is considering refinancing or refunding portions of the 2015 bonds (Series B & C) to reduce the...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man from Tafeta was arrested by police last month for assaulting his young cousin at his cousin’s house during a verbal altercation. However, during his arrest, cops discovered drugs in his possession. Alapati Wayne made his initial appearance in court last month. He’s...
National Nurses Week
Washington, D.C. — Wednesday, Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting National Nurses Week, also called Nurse Appreciation Week, celebrated May 6-12, partly to coincide with the birthday of Florence Nightingale, often described as the founder of modern nursing: “A special thank you this week...

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