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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Police arrested a young woman and held her at the Territorial Correctional Facility (TCF) for one night, for yelling at her mother during a verbal altercation between the two, allegedly over missing money.
It was around 5:19 p.m on Mar. 10th when the Tafuna Police...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Director for the Department of Human & Social Services (DHSS), Muavaefaatasi John Edward Suisala has confirmed to Samoa News that he is the director for the non profit organization called “Center for Families of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities” (CFIDD...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In an order dated Monday this week, Gov. Lemanu Palepoi Sialega Mauga informed cabinet directors that the freeze on pay increases and conversion of positions from contract to career service is lifted.
The governor in a memo last month ordered the roll-back of pay...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — It was during the sentencing of a man where the court advised him not to hide behind his sick mother and brother — instead if he wanted a second chance from the court, try to persuade the court to give it to him.
This was the message from the court during the sentencing...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata congratulates Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland upon confirmation by the U.S. Senate, and welcomes her to this key leadership role, which is important to American Samoa.
“I want to welcome and congratulate Secretary Haaland, my former colleague...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 35-year-old man convicted of assaulting another man by poking his neck with a knife and punching him in the face multiple times is going to jail.
Vincent Muliaga, who has been in custody since his arrest last year, unable to post a $15,000 surety bond, has been ordered...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man 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.
Joshua Mili appeared in High Court two weeks ago for sentencing.
Mili, who has been in...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill instructing government agencies and private associations that are sponsors of youth athletic activities to require primary coaches and officials to complete an annual concussion recognition course; setting forth...
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]