April 2020
Update: No ventilators included in shipments to American Samoa
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga has sent a request to U.S. Rep. Bennie G.
Ofisa Fa’amaumau Tagata vaea mai galuega ona o le Coronavirus
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA -
Tala I Vaifanua
FEAGAI LEOLEO FA’AFITAULI FA’AMOLISIA TULAFONO O LE CORONAVIRUS
A wet Easter weekend in store for American Samoa and region
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A flash flood watch is in effect for Tutuila, Aunu'u, Manu'a, and Swains through Saturday night.
Samoa still Covid-free with borders to remain closed
Apia, SAMOA — Samoa's Prime Minister says despite the nation still being Covid-19 free, it is highly unlikely the borders will be reopened at this stage, even to those wanting to attend urgent fami
Man who allegedly used a kitchen knife in a stabbing released on his own recognizance
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man taken into police custody two weeks ago for allegedly using a kitchen knife to stab another man has been released by the court on his own recognizance, af
Hawaii reports 2 new COVID-19 fatalities, bringing death toll from virus to 8
Honolulu, HAWAII — Hawaii reported two new COVID-19 fatalities Friday — one each on Oahu and Maui — bringing the state’s death toll from the virus to eight.
Honolulu using drones to enforce stay-at-home order
Honolulu, HAWAII — The Honolulu Fire Department deployed drone teams Friday to popular beach areas to enforce the COVID-19 stay-at-home order.
Drug possession nets 5-years probation sentence
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man convicted of violating local drug laws was sentenced to 5 years probation by the Court last week.






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