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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — .A tsunami advisory is now in effect for American Samoa, according to the National Weather Service, Pago Pago after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 occurred about 127 miles south of Upolu island today.
A tsunami was generated by this earthquake and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 15-member delegation from South Korea was in the territory this past week as part of an ‘invest in American Samoa’ mission.
They departed Thursday night.
The delegation’s first site visit was in Manu’a, the day after they arrived in the territory.
Upon their return...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A former local educator has been appointed to a position with the Ministry of Education in Samoa.
Aeau Christopher Hazelman, an educator for 29 years, will lead the Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture as its CEO for the next three years.
The appointment was...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Gov. Lemanu P.S. Mauga has lifted the COVID-19 Emergency Declaration (GED) and it will no longer be in effect, the Governor’s Office stated in a press release issued on the first day of this month, Dec. 1, 2022.
However, the release cautions that “current data suggests...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Three students zeroed in on the effectiveness of the government’s TALOFAPass websystem as part of the Department of Education’s Young Writers Essay Contest for the month of November.
The Curriculum and Instruction Division of the DOE submitted nine essays for publication...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Three men appeared in the District Court this week in relation to the drug raid in Mesepa.
Justin Unasa is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine (meth) with intent to distribute and unlawful possession with bail set at $40,000.
The co-defendants are Viane...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Children with special needs and their parents were treated to an early Christmas party at the Department of Women and Youth Center.
Parents of Children with Special Needs Network (PCSN) partnered with the Department of Health as well as high school Interact Clubs and the...
Washington, D.C. – For the first time in Congresswoman Uifa’atali Aumua Amata’s four terms in Congress, American Samoa’s congressional office in DC is moving. Every two years, with 441 total seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, several dozen locations become available following retirements...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The U.S Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) “is looking into” the “matter” in American Samoa, where Carl’s Jr restaurant closed this past Saturday after employees were possibly affected by unidentified fumes.
This is according to the U.S Labor Department...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Pacific Island Foundation (PIF), a nonprofit organization, is bringing opera stars to the territory for the first time, as part of their outreach activities, they have planned with the local schools.
“This December, Pacific Island Foundation (PIF) will be bringing in...