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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Following a meeting with Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga over the weekend, the Health Department has added new restrictions for travelers entering American Samoa, especially those from Tonga on Talofa Airways’ two weekly flights - and travelers are now required to route...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Tevita Tangilahu made his initial appearance before Judge Elvis P. Patea last week.
He is charged with one count of unlawful possession of methamphetamine; one count of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute; one count of unlawful possession of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Two cases against two men charged in drug related matters are now in High Court, after District Court Judge Elvis P. Patea found probable cause to bind them over, following a preliminary examination (PX) last week for each man.
Talosaga Willie is charged with one count...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — While there are no new laboratory confirmed measles cases for American Samoa as of Feb. 1st, health officials are awaiting results of one suspected case sent to the Hawaii state lab.
This was the latest update provided by the Health Department and LBJ Medical Center,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The government has charged a 29-year-old man with unlawful possession of marijuana, public peace disturbance, and attempted burglary, for trying to break into a store in Tafuna.
Falaula Faapoi made his initial appearance in District Court last week. He is charged in...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Two local residents who returned last week after visiting China and Taiwan are under 14-day quarantine observation for the coronavirus at the Leone Health Center. This is according to DOH’s Dr. Saipale Fuimaono during a cabinet briefing late Sunday afternoon.
Both cases...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Because American Samoa didn’t respond to federal questions on the use of 911 fees collected from consumers, the US Federal Communications Commission has requested Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga to provide an explanation.
The FCC’s letter, which the agency made public...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — District Court Judge Pro Tem Gwen Tauiliili-Langkilde has found probable cause to bind over to High Court, the government’s case against Tony Vaifanua, who is expected to enter a ‘not guilty’ plea this morning at arraignment.
Vaifanua, who is still in custody, unable to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — ASG Commerce Department officials have suggested that the US Census Bureau include American Samoa under the federal agency’s economic census for non-pay employers, which currently covers only US states.
There’s “a program from the Economic Census... called non-employer...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 42-year-old man who was picked up pursuant to an arrest warrant from the court, on the allegation that he unlawfully entered the home of another family and stole several items including three big fine mats and 2 laptops, is now charged with unlawful possession of drugs...