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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In a release issued Friday, Dec. 29, 2023 to the local press, the LBJ Medical Center Board of Directors took issue with a recent article published by Talanei News. The board wrote “it appears that there are material misstatements regarding the services provided by Dr. [...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 3, 2023, a man was arrested after allegedly causing a disturbance at a church and trying to fight with the pastor, all the while allegedly inebriated.
Etuini Taotofi was charged with the following:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Strong winds up-ended KVZK TV’s tower on Mt. Alava and it collapsed on Wednesday night, Dec. 27.
This has impacted those relying solely on home antennas to receive KVKZ’s daily programs.
According to a news release from the Office of Public Information, this predicament...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Samoa Bowl, which has been dormant since 2016 has been revived thanks to the Lemanu/ Talauega Administration and it started off with a bang at the Department of Youth and Women's Affairs (DYWA) gymnasium yesterday with volleyball round-robin action between two local...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Tafuna High School’s JROTC organized to spread holiday cheer to their younger counterparts at Tafuna Elementary School (TES) after collecting over 350 toys and 480 smaller toys used as stocking stuffers that served more than 300+ Tafuna students from Kindergarten to 3rd...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 5, 2023, Vaioa To’oalo was arrested for disturbing the peace at her home, in Nuuuli.
She is charged with one count of Public Peace Disturbance (DV), a class B misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for up to six (6) months, a fine of $500, or both.
According...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As we count down the final days of 2023, some will be reflecting on their journey this year and the achievements they have accomplished despite the many trials and tribulations they had to struggle with along the way.
It will no doubt be a reflection of great...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — It is with deep sadness that her family announced the passing of beloved matriarch, Lusiana Mapuolesega Fau'olo of West Jordan, Utah. Surrounded by her cherished family, Lusiana peacefully departed this life on December 12, 2023.
She was born on December 18, 1929, to...
WASHINGTON — Beginning today, Thursday, December 21, 2023, the decision to prosecute sexual assault and several other serious crimes has moved from an accused service member's chain of command to new Offices of Special Trial Counsel, which have general or flag officer leaders who report directly to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Samoa Bowl 2023 officially opened with a welcoming ceremony at the Su'igaula Park in Utulei, Tuesday, Dec. 26. The Samoa Bowl , which was organized some years back as a football game between teams Am Samoa and Samoa-Hawaii has now been brought back to American Samoa...