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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Early Childhood Education (ECE) Director, Milaneta P. Tinitali has strongly denied any wrongdoing in the ECE operation including the misuse of federal funding that operates the program.
Several ECE teachers told Samoa News last week that they’re seeking an attorney to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The ASG Workmen’s Compensation Commission (WCC), following a Sept. 23rd meeting has “determined other types of expenses allowable for reimbursement” under workmen’s compensation, according to the Oct. 14th written decision notice signed by WCC Commissioner Sagatea L....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 40-year-old man who was accused of assaulting his wife while extremely intoxicated told the court that he was sorry and truly remorseful for his actions.
The defendant was initially charged with 3rd degree assault, public peace disturbance and endangering the welfare...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 27-year-old man who was picked up by police, 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 2 laptops, cellphones and money, is now being charged with unlawful...
Pago Pago. AMERICAN SAMOA — On Monday Congresswoman Aumua Amata recognized the National Day of the Deployed (26 October), and released the following statement: “This day honors those serving in our military that have deployed or are deployed all over the world. Much of our military is deployed...
Honolulu, HAWAII — Hawaii News Now (HNN) has interviewed some of the hundreds of American Samoans stranded in Hawaii and also have spoken with Epifania Rapozo, just before she and her two children were able to depart the territory after paying their own way on Monday's medical flight.
The Hawaii...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate passed yesterday in second reading, its version of the Administration’s bill, enacting a temporary funding gap appropriation for the government, with one amendment, which is made to the bill’s preamble, stating that the Fono did pass the fiscal year 2021...
When there was a break in the heavy rains last Saturday morning, work continued on the demolition of the old Amy’s Bakery in Fagaalu, and debris was removed from the site. The popular bakery, and the florist shop next to it, closed on Aug. 31st this year. The florist has relocated to a new site,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Administration’s bill enacting a temporary funding gap appropriation for the government went through new developments late last week in the Senate resulting in a committee hearing being re-scheduled for today, Monday, Oct. 26.
The bill provides consolidated...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — After discussions with US Justice Department officials, Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga withdrew his comment letter, which opposes some provisions of the Consent Decree agreement between the federal government and Pacific Energy, the Terminal operator of the ASG owned tank...