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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — During yesterday’s first meeting of the fourth regular session of the 36th Legislature, both chambers of the Fono brought up the money that has been distributed among members of the Fono to renovate or rent their office spaces.
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Senate President, Gaoteote Palaie...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Two more candidates have officially announced their intention to run for the office of American Samoa’s Delegate to the U.S. Congress — ASG Chief Procurement Officer, Oreta Tufuga Mapu Crichton and retired U.S. Army Lt. Colonel Supply Lealofi Seau.
In her announcement...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The territorial government “does not have an adequate control system in place to ensure that the general ledger accurately reflects the account balances of the Territory on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis,” according to the independent audit of ASG’s fiscal year...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man with an outstanding arrest warrant for stealing and traffic fines is in custody after he was arrested outside of the courthouse last month.
When asked by investigators about his alleged involvement in a burglary case in Nuuuli last year, Sapena Unasa told police...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — This past Friday, July 10, Gov.Lolo Matalasi Moliga issued a memorandum declaring Thursday, July 16 a territorial holiday in observance of Manu’s Islands Cession Day, which many refer to as the Manu’a Flag Day.
This year marks 116 years since the Manu’a island group was...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man with two prior convictions over a decade is back in court again on a new allegation that he stole his stepfather’s vehicle. When pulled over by patrol officers last month, the suspect, Atina Kamu told officers the vehicle belonged to him and his mother, not his...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Lawmakers convene today for the 4th and final session of the current Legislature and priority on the Fono’s agenda for consideration and approval is the proposed final budget for the new fiscal year 2021 — which begins Oct. 1st this year.
The Executive Branch prepared...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 40-year-old man who is on 12 months probation was arrested two weeks ago on the allegation that he assaulted his neighbor while he was intoxicated.
Ioane Matalani made his initial appearance two weeks ago. He is charged with 3rd degree assault, trespass, resisting...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With winds increasing through Sunday night, American Samoa can expect:
-Sustained Winds: Southeast around 20 mph-Highest Gusts: Southeast around 30 mph-Strongest winds Expected: Saturday evening - Sunday morning
THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT — Ridge to the east of Manua is slowly...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The driver of a blue truck in which investigators allegedly found a bag containing a white crystalline substance and drug paraphernalia has been arrested and charged with unlawful possession of drugs.
Taleni Iosua made his initial appearance in last month. He later...