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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Some of the saddest moments happening due to the COVID-19 border restrictions are that many of our local families are finally able to return with their loved ones who have passed away while awaiting the journey home
Some bereaved families have chosen cremation for their...
A glimpse at some of returning residents of American Samoa from the United States, who are now being quarantined at the Tradewinds Hotel during their Sunday service yesterday by the Poolside. [courtesy photo]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — After what looked to be a stand off on Friday, there’s been a breakthrough over the weekend in negotiations between the South Pacific Academy board of directors and striking SPA teachers.
Sunday, March 14, attorney for the striking teachers, Charles Alailima announced...
![[l-r] Moefaauo Bill Emmsley, Dr. Jean Anderson, and Dr. Malouamaua Tuiolosega](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/lbj_board.jpg?itok=vyl5ktBQ "[l-r] Moefaauo Bill Emmsley, Dr. Jean Anderson, and Dr. Malouamaua Tuiolosega pose for a media photo last Friday following their Senate Hospital/ Health Committee confirmation hearing as new members to the American Samoa Medical Center Authority board of directors. All three were later confirmed by the Senate. Hospital board members require only Senate confirmation. [photo: FS]")
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Following a 30-minute confirmation hearing, the Senate during its session last Friday confirmed three new board members to the American Samoa Medical Center Authority board of directors, which governs the LBJ Medical Center. Under local law, only the Senate confirms the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Gov. Lemanu Peleti Palepoi Sialega Mauga has informed the federal government that the new DMWR director Taotasi Archie Soliai is the new Point of Contact for three federal panels.
“American Samoa strives for thriving, valued and conserved coral reef ecosystems,” Lemanu...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man who was intoxicated and caused a disturbance at his family home in Malaeimi was arrested and charged with public peace disturbance (PPD).
Tavita Faleseu made his initial appearance in District Court last week, where he entered a 'not guilty' plea. He was later...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 19-year-old who’s accused of breaking into a home in Pavaiai and then managed to get away before the occupants woke up and saw him, was identified after he dropped his shirt in the family’s living room.
The intruder, Avia Eti made his initially appearance in District...
Washington, D.C. — Friday, Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomed official notice of four U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants for American Samoa’s airports through appropriations by Congress in last year’s COVID relief that combine for $1,050,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Birthday cakes were set-up last Friday on a table at the conference area of the Fono Fale Samoa, the temporary home for the Senate and its chamber.
The cakes were part of a Senate luncheon, to celebrate the birthdays of three senators this month, as well as the official...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — It was during a continuation of the House Government Operation Committee hearing which was interrupted by the tsunami warning last week where the Director of Human Resources Lynn Pulou Alaimalo was reduced to tears during questioning by faipule.
House members did not...