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Gov. Lemanu Peleti Mauga
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — It has been confirmed that Governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga has COVID-19 and is now in isolation. He put those rumors to rest after confirming it during yesterday’s press conference and stated that he’s asymptomatic. The Governor confirmed that he’s fully vaccinated and has...
ASG vehicle in disabled parking place
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The driver of the Government vehicle seen parked at the disabled spot at the Lumana’i building last week has defended why the car was there in the first place.   This follows a front page photo on Samoa’s News edition May 25, 2022 taken by a member of the community where...
American Samoa District Court building
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Police arrested two men last month on the allegation they assaulted a third man. The two men, Peau Livisitone and Mauigoa Lalomilo made their initial appearances in court last month. Livisitone and Lalomilo are each charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine and...
American Samoa Community College
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Community College’s financial year 2020 recorded current assets increased by $318 thousand or 6.1 percent over the prior year.   “The increase is due to increases of cash and cash equivalents, tuition receivable, and inventory. Current assets are those...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man accused of assaulting a 14-year-old family member was arrested by police and he’s now being charged. When questioned by police, the defendant, Taotofi Salesa stated that the reason why he did this to his relative was to teach him a lesson because he always...
First responders at the Port of Pago Pago
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Director for the Homeland Security, Samana Semo Ve’ave’a has publicly apologized to members of the public for the “confusion” after the bomb threat, which led to evacuating people from their offices near the Port and Airport. He said the Emergency Operationd Center (...
Entrance to main wharf
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Close to 12pm, Police cleared the road, and people who work at the offices around the area have been cleared to return to work after the area was evacuated earlier in the morning. Samoa News staff was told to evacuate immediately, Police officers set up roadblocks and...
Earlier Task Force meeting
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As the territory reaches “herd immunity”, Gov. Lemanu Peleti Mauga has eased more restrictions under his new COVID-19 Emergency Declaration, effective May 28, businesses, indoor public gatherings, in-person schools and college instruction as well as government offices...
Inter-island wharf with people waiting for cargo under new system
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The new set up put in place by Port Administration (PA) at the Inter-Island dock last Thursday, at the terminal building, when the Lady Naomi arrived from Samoa last surprised many people, while others were very pleased and satisfied with the new protocols. The Polynesia...
Senior Citizens at Senior Citizens Day event
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Territorial Administration on Aging (TAOA) held a Senior Citizens Day Program this past Friday where seniors were recognized for their impact on the territory. TAOA also recognized the oldest senior citizen, presented an award for community service excellence, and...

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