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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Public Safety has ruled out the element of “hit and run” in the case of an elderly woman, found dead in Kokoland earlier this month.
This was confirmed by Chief of Police, Pouu’amea Supapo in response to questions from Samoa News.
“The woman died of a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — An 8-year old civil suit between John Newton, dba Pago Pago Consultants, and American Samoa Telecommunications Authority that alleges breach of contract and willful breach of contract causing great damage, was called before the High court last week.
To date there is no...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In celebration of the “Month of the Arts & Humanities 2022” this October, the Amerika Samoa Humanities Council is hosting an “Essay & Poetry Writing Competition” for all eligible students in public and private schools from levels 5 to 12.
The theme for this year'...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — This Wednesday, October 19 the American Samoa Visitor’s Bureau (ASVB) brings storytelling to the public.
Taking place at the ASCC Multipurpose Center from 12-1:30 PM special guest speakers are Dr. Aaron J. Salā, Ms. C. Makanani Salā, & Ms. Tolua Samifua!
The general...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man convicted of unlawful possession of marijuana asked the court for a second chance to return home to care for his sick daughter and grandmother. However, the court advised him during his sentencing not to hide behind his family members.
He was told if he wants a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Lemanu-Talauega Administration has issued a list of priority actions they’ve accomplished in order to improve the quality of life for the public workforce and families.
First on the list was a statement confirming that on “September 23, 2022, Governor Lemanu P.S....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 22-year-old male from Samoa accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl is now in custody after he was arrested two weeks ago.
The defendant, Sitivi Tololi, a fish cleaner at the cannery made his initial appearance in District Court two weeks ago.
He is charged one...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The U.S Supreme Court “has yet again left unresolved the question of whether people born in American Samoa are U.S. citizens, which is a disservice both to those who want recognition of a right to citizenship and those who oppose it,” declared American Samoa based...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is investigating the death of an elderly woman found on the dirt road heading into Kokoland.
It appears to be a “hit and run” says a senior police officer who spoke anonymously as he was not authorized to talk to the media.
Samoa...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Lyndon B Johnson, Tropical Medical Center has announced a medical scholarship at the Fiji University Medical School in 2023.
The deadline is October 30, 2022.
This is outlined in an announcement posted on the hospital’s website. The announcement states that bachelor’...