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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A resolution conveying the deepest condolences of the Legislature and the people of American Samoa to the Seseparasa family on the passing of former lawmaker Vaamua Henry Sesepasara paying tribute to his service was passed in the House of Representatives this week....
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming final passage of the SFC Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act by the U.S. House of Representatives, as the bill will be sent to President Biden to be signed into law. The legislation is commonly known as the PACT Act, which stands for...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With the support of area residents, Rep. Larry Sanitoa has requested the Public Works Department “to leave the stop signs where they are now” at the four-corner intersection of Ottoville Road and Jason David Street.
“The Stop signs are helping slow the traffic down for...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga says repairing and improving the territory’s infrastructure will not only enhance economic stability, it will also go toward countering climate change in the territory.
“Infrastructure improvements enhance our economic stability. The...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Improving weather conditions are expected over the weekend. Surf will not be as high as in recent days, nor will winds be as strong. However, it will still be breezy and seas will remain rough.
A High Surf Advisory and a Small Craft Advisory remain in effect through the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate on Wednesday approved a concurrent resolution conveying its deepest condolences and sympathies to the children and the entire Atuatasi family on the recent passing of former Senator, High Talking Chief Atuatasi Talosaga.
Senator Tuaolo Manaia Fruean confirmed...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 35-year-old man accused of assaulting his aunt’s boyfriend was arrested by police last month, where he made his initial appearance in Court.
Faavae Vaega is charged with 2nd-degree assault and 1st-degree property damage, both class D felony, punishable by imprisonment...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Rep. Vailiuama Steve Leasiolagi has requested the House ASPA committee for a hearing to discuss the continuous increasing cost of utilities over many months now.
Vailiuama told faipule during this week’s House session that the increase in utility costs is not something...
by Samoa News staff
While waiting for at least one-week to verify a second surge of the community spread of COVID-19 in the territory, the Health Department has already proposed a response plan, as the number of new positive cases increased to 344 for the week of July 4 to 10 compared to 317 new...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Government’s proposed budget for the new financial year, starting October 1 2022, is capped at $693.41 million with $84.54 million allocated for salaries.
The proposed budget has increased over the previous financial year’s $552.78 million budget — by...