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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A young woman accused of stealing checks from her stepmother’s business last year has been released from jail to await sentencing, after the court granted a signed plea agreement between her and the government.
Cinta Laulu who had been in custody since her arrest last...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Chief Election Officer Uiagalelei Lealofi is maintaining his decision to disqualify and withdrew the name of candidate Ali’itama Sotoa from the local House of Representatives race for Representative District #1 – Manu’a.
“The decision to disqualify Mr. Aliitama Sotoa as...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Tofoitaufa Sandra King Young, director of the American Samoa Medicaid State Agency told the Senate Select Investigative Committee (SSIC) during a recent hearing that she has been accused of “criminal conduct including collusion” in relation to the TALOFAPass, and her...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The government owned shipyard in Satala overseen by the American Samoa Shipyard Authority has resolved major hurdles that existed at the start of the Lemanu-Talauega Administration.
Executive Director Carlos Sanchez and his team have been able to revive and transform the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The driver of a vehicle pulled over for speeding last month is now charged with violating local drug laws.
The driver, Faleloa Samuelu made his initial appearance in court last month.
He is charged with one count of unlawful possession of marijuana, an unclassified...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Chief Election Officer Uiagalelei Lealofi is maintaining his decision to disqualify and withdrew the name of candidate Ali’itama Sotoa from the local House of Representatives race for Representative District #1 – Manu’a.
“The decision to disqualify Mr. Aliitama Sotoa as...
Apia, SAMOA — The Samoa Shipping Corporation (SSC) has taken delivery of its new $66.7 million tālā passenger ferry.
The vessel replaces the MV Lady Naomi, which has sailed between American Samoa and Samoa for more than 20 years.
The new Japanese-funded ferry arrived at Apia Harbour as the MV Lady...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency (AS-EPA) recently completed a sanitary survey of the Central Water System, a public water system on Tutuila that is owned and operated by the American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA).
This was confirmed in a statement by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In two separate cases, men were arrested and charged for disturbing the peace inside their homes by assaulting their wives and making unreasonable noise. The alleged domestic violence cases occurred after the men consumed alcohol with their friends.
During the arrest,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Election Office training for team leaders, poll-workers and village mayors got underway this week, in preparation for the Nov. 08 Midterm Election, in which registered electors will cast ballots for American Samoa’s Delegate seat to the U.S House, the local House of...