November 2018
Samoa court rules for trial of nurses before babies' inquest
Apia, SAMOA — The inquest in Samoa to determine why two one year old babies died after receiving the MMR injection has been stayed until the end of the trial of two nurses charged with their mansla
New charges filed against defendant charged with rape of two girls
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — One of the defendants in the alleged rape of two 14-year-old girls is facing additional charges filed by the government this week.
Am Samoa wins first two games during 2018 FIBA Polynesian Cup
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Team American Samoa won its first game against the Cook Islands (72-67) at the 2018 FIBA Basketball Polynesia Cup.
Family honors CW5 Taufaga’afa Lincoln P. Glenister after retirement
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Aumua Amata is congratulating U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer (CW5) Taufaga’afa Lincoln P.
Starkist Inc., to be sentenced in May 2019 in federal case
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — StarKist Inc., as a defendant, is scheduled for sentencing during the middle of next year at the federal court in San Francisco, Cali
Local legal aid commended for work with Gita victims
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Bar Association (ABA) has commended the American Samoa Legal Aid (ASLA) for its work in helping survivors of Tropical Storm Gita, which impacted th
Samoa's Tuila’epa reaches 20 years as Prime Minister
Apia, SAMOA — Samoa's Prime Minister Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi is today marking 20 years since he became the country's leader.
Mrs. Siaumau Ropeti 20 years of service
The American Samoa Community College last week recognized Mrs. Siaumau Ropeti (2nd right) for 20 years of service.