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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — House Speaker Savali Talavou Ale explained to representatives during Tuesday’s session this week that there is absolutely “no provision” under the election law that allows local voters and candidates intending to run for public office who are stranded off island due to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 44-year-old man from Nuuuli who was convicted of driving with a permanently suspended license is going to jail.
Kaleti Puni, who has been in custody since his arrest on Mar. 9, 2020, unable to post a $5,000 bond, appeared in High Court last week where he was sentenced...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The local Education Department officially started the new school year 2020-2021 — under the theme “Wisdom and Prudence Dwell Together” — on Monday after a brief dedication ceremony, naming the Tafuna Elementary School gym, the Laloleva F. Polu School Gymnasium — where...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 29-year-old man who was released on his own recognizance 3 months ago under the condition that he remain law abiding and stay alcohol and drug free, is now facing felony drug charges after he was re-arrested last week for alleged possession of marijuana.
Mareko Fiu...
Washington, D.C. — This past Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata highlighted the opportunities for American Samoa’s youth in the STEM fields that are emphasized in the global economy and often in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Amata spoke at the STEAM Family Expo, which included parents, students, organizers...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Lawmakers convened this week after a two-week break with Rep. Vaetasi Tuumolimoli Saena Moliga cautioning representatives that whenever they speak with the media on issues, they must speak with caution and respect — remembering that they are members of the Fono and...
![[l-r] Candidate for lieutenant governor, Sen. Fai’ivae Iuli Godinet, and his wife Ilaisa; and Mrs. Betty Gaoteote Tofau, and her husband, Senate President Gaoteote Palaie Tofau (candidate for governor)](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/campaign_4150.jpg?itok=ToMe-ES6 "[l-r] Candidate for lieutenant governor, Sen. Fai’ivae Iuli Godinet, and his wife Ilaisa; and Mrs. Betty Gaoteote Tofau, and her husband, Senate President Gaoteote Palaie Tofau (candidate for governor) — as they wave to the groups participating in the parade, as well as dancers during the Gaoteote and Fai’ivae 2020 gubernatorial team’s official kick off last Saturday at Veterans Memorial Stadium. [photo: courtesy Gaoteote Faiivae 2020 campaign]")
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With a parade as well as various dance groups from villages dressed in colorful outfits, invited guests, family members, friends and supporters packed the Veterans Memorial Stadium last Saturday for the official campaign kick off for the gubernatorial team of Senate...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man with an active arrest warrant for an alleged attempted burglary case in Pago Pago almost two years ago is now in custody after he was arrested by police two weeks ago during a traffic stop in Fagatogo.
Minute Finauga was arrested and held for 48 hours after police...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With only two land surveyors on island, the American Samoa Power Authority has included in it’s apprenticeship program in New Zealand — a land surveyor apprenticeship, says ASPA acting executive director Wallon Young at last week’s cabinet meeting.
Young provided brief...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The government has charged a 22-year-old man with unlawful possession of illegal drugs and attempting to break into a store in Ottoville in February of this year. Aleki Senetala made his initial appearance in District Court last week.
Senetala, who is on probation after...