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Just say no to marijuana
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man from Samoa who entered into a plea agreement in a drug case has been ordered to depart the territory and remain outside of its borders for the duration of his 5-year probation sentence. Daniel Ulugia also known as Dan Ulugia appeared in High Court last week for...
U.s. Capitol Building
Washington, D.C. — Thursday, April 3, 2020 — Congresswoman Aumua Amata is providing the following summary of the recent coronavirus relief from Congress and what these bills mean for American Samoa. The United States Congress has passed three aid packages in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. •    ...
Congresswoman Aumua Amata.
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Congresswoman Aumua Amata has responded clearly in a letter to Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga’s request for assistance to ensure that American Samoa’s needs are fully articulated with assurance of its fair share of Congressional approved COVID-19 relief funds, according to...
Neil's Ace Home Center sign
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — An incident this week where a police officer allegedly told Neil’s ACE Home Center that only 10 customers are allowed in their retail outlet at any given time has quickly raised concerns from others in the private sector, as the incident made its way to social media,...
Code Blue graphic
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Chamber of Commerce sent out a notice to their members on Wednesday afternoon pointing out that American Samoa is “still at the threat level of Code Blue, until further notice,” and that level does not include limiting your customers or patrons “within your business...
USCG airplane with PPE supplies for American Samoa
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — US Coast Guard C-130 aircraft seen late Wednesday afternoon upon arriving at Pago Pago International Airport bringing the first federal government shipment of personal protective equipment (PPE) pallets and other supplies to assist American Samoa with its preparedness...
Social Security Admin logo
Washington, D.C. – Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata is passing on an important clarification from the U.S. govrnment that the $1,200 coronavirus relief checks from the CARES Act include seniors who receive Social Security and no longer work. “The main thing is to have a Social Security number,”...
Dept. of Health logo
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA —  In a new health advisory issued Tuesday and released that evening, the Health Department outlined information for those who are home quarantined and encouraged village leaders to identify a centralized facility for quarantine to limit the spread of the COVID-19 should...
American Samoa High Court building
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The government case against a man from Pago Pago arrested and charged for burglarizing his aunty’s home and trading most of jewelry and “other stuff” that he stole, at a place called “Le Aute” has been now dismissed. Faiaoga Satele, also known as Fred Satele was...
Chamber of Commerce chairperson, Ella Gurr
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — “The coronavirus pandemic is every person’s responsibility and the need to partner is more inevitable now than ever,” declared local Chamber of Commerce chairperson, Ella Gurr in the business group’s Coronavirus Economic Impact Plan submitted to the Lolo Administration...

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