May 2021
UPDATE: ASPA explains and apologizes for last Friday’s power outage
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) executive director Wallon Young confirmed over the weekend that last Friday’s power outage, affected the entire island of
Lt. Governor fields questions from U.S. Congressional members
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — US territories looking at independence from the United States, was one question of interest raised by a congressman, during last week’s remote U.S House Committ
74th ASCC Commencement is this coming Friday, May 21st
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 74th American Samoa Community College (ASCC) Commencement Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 21st beginning at 10 a.m.
HTC Malemo Tausaga of Olosega supports traditional narratives
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In the Samoa News story published last Friday, May 14, 2021, “The oral traditions of Manu’a — time to preserve them local scholars say,” the leaders from the Ma
Man on probation for domestic violence is back in court
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man convicted by the court last year for 3rd degree assault and endangering the welfare of a child, during a domestic violence incident is now back in court after poli
COVID-19 vaccination card has an “official vaccination” stamp on it
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The COVID-19 Vaccination card is given the “Official Vaccination” stamp by the Health Department showing that the holder of the card is now fully vaccinated wit
Driver of speeding vehicle allegedly arrested for illegal drugs and last year’s burglaries
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man accused of burglarizing a home and a store in the Tafuna area last year was arrested last month on drug charges during a traff
Manumalo Academy annual banquet photo & caption
Kindergarten teacher Ms Leata with her son Alofa Seumanu during the annual banquet for Manumalo Academy held last Friday at the school's gymnasium. [courtesy photo]
Code Blue continues with latest COVID-19 declaration — BINGO back
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Evidence of full vaccination “may be required” for entering the territory and getting “approval of immigration status or issuance of immigration ID cards”, are