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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — This recent photo shows the now paved gathering area for students at Pava'ia'i Elementary School, whose Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) in early October sought out former faipule Larry Sanitoa, for help in paving the site, which gets very muddy and unsafe during bad...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Earlier this week, a media report from Samoa noted that the independent state has issued a meningococcal warning.
According to Talamua Online, Samoa Health Minister Tuitama Dr. Talalelei Tuitama said doctors have been instructed to take notice of children with high fever...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Today, December 5, 2018, has been designated as a National Day of Mourning.
US President Donald J. Trump has issued an Executive Order closing federal offices and excusing federal employees from duty.
Yesterday, Samoa News visited the local US Post Office — a federal...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Recently elected faipule for Tualauta District, Larry Sanitoa has expressed his concerns with the proposed ASEDA Bonds- 2018, through a December 3, 2018 letter to Senate President Gaoteote Palaie Tofau.
According to Sanitoa, his letter is on behalf of the many residents...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 22-year-old man with a history of hitting up stores around the island appeared before Acting Associate Judge Elvis P. Patea yesterday morning pursuant to an arrest warrant from the Probation Office, for failure to comply with conditions of his 2012 probation.
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Local residents are urged to not buy or consume romaine lettuce imported from the Central Coastal growing regions in Northern and Central California. And since health officials cannot pinpoint exactly the source of the E-coli outbreak, locals are urged not to eat...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Despite strong opposition from the defense attorney on the new allegation against Tautua Letasi, police officers continue to search for one of the most wanted men in American Samoa.
Letasi, who has several outstanding warrants in his name, is scheduled to appear in High...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A routine traffic stop by a DPS officer last Friday night led to a stunning discovery of firearms, ammunition, and over $8,000 in cash.
The driver of the vehicle was immediately arrested and transported to the Tafuna Substation for further questioning.
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Peter Foskitt, General Manger for CostULess presented a $1,000 donation to Shriners Club of American Samoa President Sean Gregg and Shriners Club Member Roy J.D. Hall, Jr. The donation will be added to the Shriners Hospital for Children’s Travel Fund.
Shriners Hospital...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The victims of the tragic California wildfires will be getting $15,000 thanks to a generous donation ($5,000 each) from Manumalo Academy, Manumalo Baptist Church, and Paramount Builders last Firday.
The presentation was made at the American Samoa Red Cross headquarters...