July 2020
Court Report: Drug cases continue to hit the local court
COURT REPORT w_header
ASCC Psychology classes learning through service to the community
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In the midst of limited face-to-face class time, reduced class sizes, and social distancing due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, two summer classes at the
Mother charged for allegedly abusing her two daughters over two days
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 37-year-old mother of two is now behind bars after being arrested for abusing her two children.
2600 people registered for repatriation to Tonga
Nuku'alofa, TONGA — Tonga is looking at more repatriation flights to bring nationals home from low risk countries, but the cost of quarantine for repatriated passengers over a three-month period is
American Samoa native on front lines of U.S. Navy coronavirus fight
BEAUFORT, S.C. — Petty Officer 3rd Class Sarona Toalepai, a native of Aunu'u, American Samoa, is playing a critical role in the U.S.
Fono discusses issue of COVID-19 checks for their fono offices
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — During yesterday’s first meeting of the fourth regular session of the 36th Legislature, both chambers of the Fono brought up the money that has been distributed
New Chief Executive Officer of ASTCA photo & caption
Falaovaoto Sualevai has been named the new Chief Executive Officer of ASTCA. She is a former board member and Acting Chief Executive Officer of the agency.
Two more candidates now vying for American Samoa Delegate’s seat
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Two more candidates have officially announced their intention to run for the office of American Samoa’s Delegate to the U.S.





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![Petty Officer 3rd Class Sarona Toalepai — a native of Aunu'u, American Samoa, a 2013 graduate of Faga’itua High School and a 2019 American Military University graduate — is playing a critical role in the U.S. Navy’s efforts to maintain a healthy and ready fighting force in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic. She is a hospital corpsman working at the Naval Hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina. [courtesy photo] Petty Officer 3rd Class Sarona Toalepai —](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/sarona_toalepai.jpg?itok=tYtxfmGa)
![Rendering of the proposed new fono building. [SN file photo] Rendering of the proposed new fono building.](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/fono_bldg_rendering_49.jpg?itok=0Q_rypv6)

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