June 2019
ASPA replaces/repairs more than 600 streetlights so far
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Power Authority continues to repair and/or replace non-working streetlights, with two more orders being placed, while many local residents co
Going to Vegas this summer? Check out poke choices and Samoan favorites
Las Vegas, NV — Imports from Samoa and Hawaii debut in Las Vegas this summer, bringing a wide selection of poke choices, plate lunches, and Samoan favorites.
Man who assisted in burglarizing a Fagaima store pleads out
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man charged with conspiracy to commit stealing has entered into a plea agreement with the government.
Three-year-old saved from drowning in septic tank
Apia, SAMOA — The family of a 3-year-old boy saved this week from drowning in a family septic tank has described the averted near tragedy a miracle.
China hands over sports complex to Samoa ahead of Pacific Games
Apia, SAMOA — With just over a fortnight left before the opening of the Pacific Games in Samoa a ceremony has been held in Faleata to mark China's handing over of a brand new multi-sport centre and
The Pacific visa lotteries — Is this really a ticket to a new life?
Wellington, NEW ZEALAND — Thousands of Pacific Islanders - including a quarter of Samoa’s population - are hoping for a new life through the annual visa lotteries.
Two Samoans among those arrested in 16-ton cocaine seizure in U.S.
Philadelphia, PA — Two Samoan men are among the six crew members of the MSC Gayne cargo ship who have been arrested in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in connection with the seizure of more th
U.S. Congress holds hearing on Medicaid for territories, LBJ hospital
Washington, D.C.