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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Corrections has confirmed that inmate Tauaiga Taele, who escaped at the Fagatogo wharf last week was apprehended by police officers Sunday night in Malaeloa.
Taele was one of two prisoners ordered by the court to depart the territory on the Lady Samoa...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Imagine if ASG officials proclaimed, “Juveniles must be banned from public places. They’re a danger to society.” Clearly this is a preposterous plan, but if the criminal element has four legs and big teeth, some citizens only see red. One side says they are...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Gov. Lemanu P.S. Mauga has taken those directors to task for their decision to close down their departments during what would have been otherwise normal business hours.
“The unexpected closure of departments, agencies or offices outside of planned or declared holidays...
Manchester, NEW HAMPSHIRE — Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2023 President's List. The fall terms run from September to December. From American Samoa are Charis Tafaovale and Angelo Kline.
The following students are...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A memorandum, dated Jan. 3, 2024, signed by he Lt. Gov. Talauega E. V. Ale announced the passing of the governor’s mother. “During this sad and difficult time, we extend to Governor Lemanu and the First Family our heartfelt condolences and prayers.”
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man was arrested for allegedly assaulting a minor with a metal pipe, after the minor’s mother reported the incident.
The man was charged with the following:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance — a class B misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for six (6) months, a fine...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Free basketball clinics for boys and girls, grades 5-7 are going on now through Friday, Jan. 5, at the DYWA gym in Tafuna. Tip off is 9 a.m. and play lasts until 11. Bring your own basketball and water bottle.
You may register your child at the DYWA Tafuna or call 699-...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — NOAA Fisheries is seeking comments on their proposal to designate critical habitat for corals listed under the Endangered Species Act in Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), American Samoa, the Pacific Remote Island Area (PRIA), and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Samoa Observer is reporting that like in American Samoa, residents of the independent state are concerned regarding the surge in prices for certain essential food items, particularly during the festive season and when there was a shortage in the supply of certain...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Graduate School USA has confirmed the annual three-day training session for ASG employees will be held January 16-18, 2024, at the Election Office in Tafuna. The Territorial Audit Office will assist in the training sessions that are designed for decision makers, such...