June 2020
Man charged with ice possession points a finger at EMS employee
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The driver of the vehicle pulled over by police during a traffic stop in Malaloa last week told investigators that the illegal drugs found in his possession was
Health Dept. reopens all doors at DYWA quarantine center
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With the government re-opening all of the doors at the Department of Youth and Women’s Affairs (DYWA) building in Pago Pago, used as a quarantine site for repat
Local early childhood education receives Head Start grant
Washington, D.C. — Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed an education grant for Head Start of over $1.17 million through the U.S. Health and Human Services Department (HHS).
AG’s office files for immediate dismissal of second COVID-19 lawsuit
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Through the Attorney General’s Office, the defendants — Gov.
COURT REPORT: Two young men slapped with PPDs after alcohol fueled fights
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A young man from Vaitogi was arrested last week on the allegation he disturbed the private peace inside his family while intoxicated.
Amata takes part in oversight hearing of VA COVID-19 response
Washington, D.C.
Proposed bottomfish catch for American Samoa drastically cut
Honolulu, HAWAII — Before its 3-day virtual meeting closed last week, the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council agenda looked at a rebuilding plan for American Samoa bottomfi
ASCC caught between COVID-19 curbs and accreditation standards
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Community College (ASCC) has proposed a budget plan of more than $5 million for its Summer Semester and the Fall Semester, utilizing both onl