February 2021
Joseph Parker defeats Junior Fa after going the full 12 rounds
Auckland, NEW ZEALAND — Joseph Parker has won the biggest bout in heavyweight boxing in this country for years, beating Junior Fa in Auckland Friday night.
Man accused of assaulting his wife while driving under the influence
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 43-year-man was arrested by police on the allegation that he assaulted his wife while in their vehicle.
Fiji's war on drugs: police find narcotics more lethal than 'ice'
Suva, FIJI — Fijian authorities have warned that illicit drugs more lethal than methamphetamine are being produced across the country.
Another drug defendant opts for jury trial
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man accused of violating local drug laws has asked the court to set his matter for trial.
Samoan parents battle to enter New Zealand to support dying daughter
Auckland, NEW ZEALAND — The family of a Kiwi woman, who recently found out she was dying of cancer, say the process of trying to get her Samoan parents an emergency allocation in a managed
LBJ Hospital in line for USDA Telemedicine, Distance Learning Grants
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Some 46 telehealth programs across the U.S.
Samoa's health ministry looks to boost capacity to administer COVID-19 vaccines
Apia, SAMOA — Samoa's Ministry of Health is moving to ensure all nurses are ready to administer the Covid-19 vaccine when it arrives.
Man jailed for over a year before conviction on assault welcomed back to family
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man who served almost 13 months at the Territorial Correctional Facility (TCF) to await the outcome of his case was placed on 5 yea
Federal court sets date for Bluesky to respond to Alega lawsuit
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In an order issued on Tuesday this week, US Chief Judge J.