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Governor Tali Peter T. Coleman
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA —  On Saturday night the DDW Cafe was jam-packed with local Republicans, other dignitaries and members of the ASCC political science club, who gathered for the fourth annual Coleman-Eisenhower Dinner, chaired by District Governor Alo Dr. Paul Stevenson, who has chaired the...
The large crowd lining up for fun and games at the Halloween Harvest Carnival hosted by Maoputasi Rep. Vesiai  Poyer Samuelu and  family.
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Around 5:30p.m. this past Saturday, a large crowd of kids, accompanied by parents/guardians, lined up for the second Halloween Harvest Carnival for the children of Pago Pago, hosted by Maoputasi Rep. Vesiai  Poyer Samuelu and  family. Maoputasi faipule, Vesiai Poyer...
Local pet owners chat while awaiting the recovery of their pets
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Dr. Kenneth Lameta has been transferred to the Department of Agriculture’s (DOA) main office and his new role will be supervising the Livestock Unit personnel. This is according to a special order issued by DOA director Filifaatali Mike Fuiava, with a noted effective...
Territorial Correctional Facility, TCF
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — All five inmates accused of escaping from the Territorial Correctional Facility (TCF) on Saturday, Oct. 19th, are now facing charges and held on a ‘no bail’ status. The group made their initial appearance before District Court Judge Elvis P. Patea last Friday. The five...
American Samoa High Court building
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 52-year-old taxi driver accused of unlawful possession of a glass pipe containing methamphetamine has pled guilty. Aleki Taumaoe appeared in High Court last week for a Change of Plea hearing. He is represented by Assistant Public Defender Rob McNeill, while...
Congresswoman Aumua Amata
Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Aumua Amata announced she is an original cosponsor and lead Republican of a bipartisan effort to assist women entrepreneurs. The bill sponsored by Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) was introduced this week to help reestablish federal coordinated efforts aimed at helping women-...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Cruise Ship ‘NOORDAM’ will be calling into our Port of Pago Pago on Monday, October 28th, 2019. She will be arriving from Kailua Kona, Hawaii at 7:00am and will depart our waters for Savusavu, Fiji at 6:00pm the same day. She will be carrying 2366 passengers and 820 crew...
Aerial view of Starkist canning plant in American Samoa
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — If tuna canner StarKist & Co departs American Samoa for a location with cheaper labor costs as the company has previously warned, the impact on the US territory's economy would be substantial. The damages could reduce the gross domestic product of the 55,000-resident...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA —  Since taking over leadership of the American Samoa Government, Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga says he has not been informed of any board meetings of the American Samoa Hawaii Cable LLC (ASH-Cable) — in which ASG is a 33% minority owner. This was shared by the governor in an...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man suspected of burglarizing 3 stores in the Tafuna area is now in custody, after he was arrested last week, pursuant to a warrant from the court. Siaosi Ta’avili, 27, is charged with two counts of first degree burglary; two counts of stealing; one count of first...

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