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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A father accused of physically abusing his 12-year old special needs daughter is now in custody after he was arrested last month.
According to the government’s case, it was around 8:20p.m on Oct. 19, 2022 when a woman contacted the TPS regarding Asofa Esau, who was...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — LBJ hospital’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Iotamo Salepaga has been placed on “leave with pay” effective November 4, 2022.
This was confirmed in a General Memorandum by the hospital CEO, Moefaauo Bill Emmsley and was sent to the hospital’s chiefs, directors, managers...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Attorneys for Ali’itama Sotoa are reiterating that the decision by Chief Election Officer, Uiagalelei Lealofi to disqualify Sotoa as a candidate for Representatives District #1- Manu’a, in tomorrow’s Mid Term election, “is contrary to law” and that the “drastic decision...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency (AS-EPA) is encouraging the “community to support and recognize the pivotal role they play in protecting clean and safe drinking water.”
“The community can help by reporting sightings of people accessing the gated...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Privately owned, Samoa-based Talofa Airways has requested the U.S Department of Transportation (USDOT) for renewal of its exemption from federal law to continue operating both scheduled and charter flights, as well as all cargo air transport between Samoa and the U.S. —...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Health is opening a temporary clinic in Aunu’u this week Friday.
This is in preparation for a new permanent clinic for the people of Aunu’u, said Acting Director of Health, Vesi Talalelei Fautanu Jr.
In an interview with Samoa News, the Acting Director...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 48-year-old man from Nu’uuli convicted of assaulting his partner is going to jail. Absalom Fanene was ordered by the court to serve 20 months at the Territorial Correctional Facility (TCF).
Fanene, who has been in custody since his arrest in May of this year, appeared...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — ASG’s online safe travel portal, TALOFAPass will no longer be used to register for pre-approved entry to American Samoa effective Nov. 15, but will be used to upload required health forms for travelers.
Additionally, the mandatory COVID fully vaccination requirement will...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The upcoming Mid Term Election on November 8, 2022 will have 11 constitutional amendments on the ballot for voters to decide. The First amendment on the ballot poses the question: The Governor shall appoint the Chief Justice and Associate Justices subject to confirmation...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The question of the Governor’s veto override by the Secretary of the Interior was one of the issues discussed at a forum hosted by the American Samoa Bar Association and the Department of Youth and Women’s Affairs on the 11 proposed constitutional amendments.
Moderator...