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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming the return of Navy Lt. Ridge Alkonis to the United States.
Congresswoman Amata, with other key Members of Congress, continually has called for his return to the U.S., restoration of Navy pay, and other factors, as he was sentenced in...
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Congress is taking a step that, upon final passage, would finally include American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands in the Wagner-Peyser job training program, a priority that Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata has worked for alongside Congressman Gregorio Kilili Camacho...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa Community College held its 79th Commencement Ceremony at the Kanana Fou Theological Gymnasium on Friday, December 15, 2023, for a record 136 graduates, with several milestones.
The commencement ceremony drew a crowd of ministers of various denominations,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In a public notice LBJ Tropical Medical Center on Friday afternoon, Dec. 15 informed the public that due to the water interruption and compromised water supply to the health facility, "LBJ is forced to close all outpatient clinics and non-essential services effective [...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 28, 2023, a woman contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) claiming that her husband assaulted her because he suspected that she had a “secret lover”.
Paeaia Isaako was arrested and charged with the following:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance, a class C...
HONOLULU — The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council recommended discontinuing the bottomfish rebuilding plan as a follow up to the stock assessment reviewed at the June 2023 Council meeting that confirmed the fishery was not overfished or experiencing overfishing.
Instead of an...
Washington, D.C. — U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by a vote of 310-118, sending the legislation to President Biden to sign into law.
This major annual legislation authorizes Pentagon operations across the board, with...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Smaller dogs require thinner leashes and collars with smaller clasps, while larger dogs require thicker and stronger materials.
To measure if a collar correctly fits your pet, you should be able to slide two fingers between the collar and the pet’s neck. If the fit is...
Apia, SAMOA — Samoa Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa is in New Zealand to undergo a medical procedure.
The Samoa Observer reports the chief executive of the Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Agafili Shem Leo saying the Acting Prime Minister would discuss the "surgical procedure" in his...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Wayland Baptist University- American Samoa held its 2023 Fall Commencement Ceremony at the Manumalo Baptist Church in Malaeimi, on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 for 40 graduates. WBU is a non-profit college and is known as the oldest institution of higher education in...