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Just say no to marijuana
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 26-year-old man who was released by the court two months ago on his own recognizance under the condition that he remain law abiding and stay alcohol and drug free, is now facing felony drug charges after he was re-arrested two weeks ago for alleged possession of...
Members of the ASG Coronavirus Taskforce
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Lt. Gov. Lemanu Palepoi Sialega Mauga said the planned charter flight to Hawaii for local students heading to college and the military is still in the planning stage and should be firmed up in two-weeks time. Lemanu gave the latest update on the planned charter at Sunday...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man accused of violating local drug laws last year was arrested by police last week. The man, Victor Saipologa fled from police officers during a traffic stop, however, he was arrested by police last week after he was served with a copy of the arrest warrant.  ...
American Samoa District Court building
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 48-year-old man who is on probation after being convicted of felony drug possession is now back in custody after police allegedly discovered a quantity of illegal drugs in his possession during a traffic stop last month. The man, Kaleti Tafito also has two previous...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The driver of a vehicle that was pulled over by police officers during a traffic stop in Nuuuli last month was arrested and taken into custody after police allegedly discovered drugs inside his vehicle. On June 27th, 2020 about 3:35a.m, two officers patrolling the Nuuuli...
Ilalio Polevia and daughter Rita,
Honolulu, HAWAII — lalio Polevia and his daughter Rita were set to go home to American Samoa in March, but their flight was canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic and they’ve been stranded in Hawaii ever since. Polevia, 48, was worried that he and his 16-year-old daughter may be homeless in an...
Vaitogi village sign
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Vaitogi Village Council on May 27 issued village rules and regulations to help govern “our village and our community” as well as imposing village fines. Vaitogi also announced the start of its Sa, or curfew. It explains that tickets shall be issued by the Vaitogi...
Congresswoman Amata in HVAC hearing remotely with Health Subcommittee Chairwoman Julia Brownley on screen.
Washington, D.C. — This past Wednesday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata took part in a hearing with the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Subcommittee on Health, in conjunction with the Women Veterans Task Force, entitled, “Veterans’ Access to Reproductive Healthcare.” This hearing examined the full...
Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga was not pleased that some directors are not answering their phones while others have changed their numbers, but failed to update the information with the Governor’s Office. This was one of the issues raised by the governor at last week’s cabinet...
American Samoa District Court building
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man was arrested by police last week for allegedly assaulting a man in front of an Asian store in the Tafuna area who allegedly attempted to steal a bag full of items from his vehicle parked in the store’s parking lot. Richard Tafilele made his initial appearance in...

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