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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Rep. Lua’itaua Gene Pan believes that it’s about time to end use of the TALOFAPass web system before it brings more frustration and pain to our people.
During the House Session yesterday morning, Lua’itaua raised many issues pertaining to the future of the territory. He...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Olosega island in Manu’a is no longer COVID-19 free, with its first positive cases recorded by the Health Department, which is also reporting the new Omicron sub-variants present in American Samoa from passengers who tested positive upon arrival from Honolulu recently,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Lt. Gov. Talauega Eleasalo Ale has suggested compiling a registry that identifies illegal drugs users, drugs dealers and the areas of the territory where drugs are sold in the territory, as one of the efforts by the community at large to combat this continued problem in...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The case against a man accused of sexually abusing his 16-year-old niece was filed in Court last month. During his arrest, cops allegedly discovered drugs in his possession and inside his vehicle. The 44-year-old uncle, made his initial appearance last month.
He is...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A hearing has been scheduled before the Senate at 8am on Thursday, pertaining to a concurrent resolution for the lease agreement between the American Samoa Government and the American Red Cross, American Samoa Chapter for a term of 55 years beginning on May 1 2022, and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The process of registration of certain land called “Nuu Fou” by Mauga Tasi Asuega, Laulii Alofa, Michael T. Fuiavai; Patolo Mageo and others as “individually owned land” encompassing close to 400 acres has now come under the microscope of the Senate’s Select...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Lemanu- Talauega Administration is on a mission to ensure that American Samoa will have either an FDIC insured or National Credit Union Administration bank.
In his written speech distributed during the opening of the 4th Regular Session of the 37th Legislature this...
![Pictured [l-r], House Speaker Savali Talavou Ale, Gov. Lemanu Peleti Mauga, and Senate President Tuaolo Manaia Fruean. [photo: Gov’s Office]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/asg_leaders_0.jpg?itok=-rXAs2zC "“I am pleased to announce successful negotiations with our administration and the United States Treasury I.R.S. for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) initiative for eligible low-income residents\" the governor told lawmakers, adding, “Once agreed, legislation will be proposed to this esteemed body of legislators to approve and pass the bill facilitating the much-needed support for our people.” Pictured [l-r], House Speaker Savali Talavou Ale, Gov. Lemanu Peleti Mauga, and Senate President Tuaolo Manaia Fruean. [photo: Gov’s Office]")
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga’s address to the joint session opening the 4th Regular Session of the 37th Legislature outlined the collective efforts the territory made dealing with the pandemic since American Samoa recorded its first community case.
He said since the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A signed sworn affidavit is required, for any traveler 5 years and older seeking exemption from full COVID-19 vaccination due to religious beliefs or observance, according to the ASG waiver form, as future travelers posted complaints on social media about all these...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — July 16, 2022 will mark 118 years since Tuimanu’a Elisara signed the Deed of Cession for the Manu’a islands. In observance of this occasion, the government will be celebrating Manu’a Flag Day on Friday, July 16, 2022, and that date will also be a government holiday,...