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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting a new federal assistance option for American Samoa’s restaurants available now through the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
This is an assistance option that was passed by Congress in the most recent COVID response legislation, the...
Apia, SAMOA — The Supreme Court of Samoa is to allow a challenge to the appointment of an extra women's seat in parliament.
The attorney general had attempted to have newcomer FAST party's challenge dismissed.
The FAST (Fa'atuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi) party, which is caught in a 26-seat...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The White House released yesterday fact sheets for individual states and territories — including American Samoa — that highlight the need for and impact of the investments proposed under the American Families Plan by US President Joe Biden.
And the proposal “is an...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Gov. H. Rex. Lee Auditorium was packed with people waiting to receive their stimulus checks yesterday. The distribution location was for people who did not list a post office box on their tax returns, or did not sign up for direct deposit.
A COVID-19 vaccination shot...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Former Human Resources Department chief of personnel, Irene L. Uhrle-Anipale had shared with the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) the two reasons, she believes, were behind her termination earlier this year by Human Resources director Lynn Pulou-Alaimalo.
Anipale, a 17-...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man with a prior drug conviction was arrested by police last month on the allegation that he raped a 15-year-old girl who had run away from her home in Nu’uuli.
Wilson Talosaga made his initial appearance in court last month.
He is charged with 3 counts of rape and 3...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The COVID Task Force is looking at having six more repatriation flights as it looks to end the repat program after July.
There will be two flights each for the months of May, June and July. The dates for the remaining flights are: May 12th, May 28th, June 13th, June...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man arrested during a traffic stop last month is now facing felony charges for violating local drug laws. Thirty-six year old, Savelio Williams appeared in court last month for his initial appearance.
He is charged with one count of unlawful possession of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In a health advisory this week, the Health Department said that all COVID-19 vaccine sites are closed today, Friday, May 7th. This includes the Department of Youth and Women’s Affairs facility in Tafuna, the A.P. Lutali Executive Office Building in Utulei and the Gov. H...
Washington, D.C. — Thursday, Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in recognition of the National Day of Prayer:
“The National Day of Prayer is a beautiful yearly tradition. This year’s theme is ‘Lord, pour out your love, life and liberty.’ It is based on II Corinthians 3:...