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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — District Court Judge Fiti Sunia has dismissed the felony charge of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, to wit; methamphetamine, against former Customs Agent Fiatupu Tavai, after the government did not present any witnesses during a preliminary examination on...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The "Freedom Run & Obstacle Course" is back for the third year on June 30.
The 'Long Course' (3 Peaks) starts from South Pacific Watersports in Utulei, heads to Blunts Point, then to Fagasa Mafa, and then to the Tramway.
The 'Short Course' (2 Peaks) includes Blunts...
The American Samoa Governor has given assurances that everything is being done to solve the case of crystal methamphetamine being found in the LBJ Hospital mail more than a week ago.
Lolo Moliga said the discovery illustrated how serious the drug problem was in the territory and he has moved to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The ASG Department of Agriculture Veterinary Clinic in cooperation with the village of Fagaitua will be visiting the east side of the island this week.
Village clinics will be held on Wednesday, June 13th and Thursday June 14th. The clinics will start at 8:30 am and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Last Saturday morning at South Pacific Academy ‘Home of the Dolphins’ the school held their 18th Commencement Ceremony, to bid farewell to fifteen Seniors — the Class of 2018 of SPA. Their theme was “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — It took almost 9 hours for the six-member jury to deliberate last Friday before delivering their verdict in the trial of former DPS police officer Okesene Alo.
Out of the 11 counts with which Alo was charged, the jury found him guilty of 7 counts. These counts include 3...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — McDonald’s Corporate trainer from New Zealand; Ella James conducted an extensive training course to properly equip local staff members to excel in to management roles at its operations last week.
Two courses were offered back to back starting with 10 employees taking...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Community College (ASCC) takes pride in collaborating with the Territory’s public and private sectors in their efforts to raise their level of internal effectiveness and public service. Towards this goal, the College offers a variety of professional...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Director of Agriculture says the situation surrounding taro has gone from short supplies to a flooded market.
A ban on taro exports from neighbouring Samoa was lifted last month.
Director, Filifaatali Mike Fuiava, says he hopes to meet with taro...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Chief Justice Michael Kruse has postponed to next Friday, sentencing for Paulo Paulo Jr. because he wants to know more about the defendant's family background.
Paulo Jr., who is still in custody unable to post a $5,000 surety bond, pled guilty to unlawful possession of...