March 2023
Lt. Governor scolds Dept. of Agriculture over “egg-gate”
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Lieutenant Governor Talauega E. V. Ale has warned Cabinet members to follow local and federal laws prior to implementing government projects.
Alleged assault in Tafuna lands one man in jail
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 35-year old man has been charged after allegedly assaulting a 64-year old man using a wooden stick that left him unconscious on the road.
U.S. Army recognizes American Samoa Recruiter for recruiting achievements
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The U.S.
McDonald’s offers new round of college scholarships for grads
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — McDonald’s American Samoa is once again sponsoring scholarships for local college bound students who plan to either attend college off island or at the American
Task Force report names recipients of “Assistance for Non-Profit Organizations” grants and amounts awarded
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 2022 COVID-19 Task Force Operations financial report provides names and amounts awarded to twenty-two local non-profits organizations that are recipients of
Marine Patrol rescues four stranded in fishing boat Sunday evening
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Marine Patrol Division of the Department of Search and Rescue responded to a call from a family out fishing on Sunday evening, when their boat went dead fiv
2022- 2023 Secondary Speech Festival Winners — 3-Peat Warriors
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Tafuna High School has done it again. They were named winners of the 2023 Secondary Speech Festival and hailed a three-peat victory.
Legal Affairs issues a notice of proposed changes to immigration
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Through a “Notice of Intended Action” issued Feb.
Nu’uuli Vocational Technical High School students at LBJ Hospital photo & caption
A Nu’uuli Vocational Technical High School class with Arriane Torres donating their time to community service bringing food and drinks to LBJ Hospital patients. [photo: ASDOE Facebook]


![Governor Lemanu P. S. Mauga together with Lt Gov Talauega E. V. Ale during the Cabinet meeting held yesterday at the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) Multi-Purpose Center. It’s the first cabinet meeting held since Lemanu’s return from his meetings off-island with various U.S. government officials and committees. [photo: Julie Pau’u] Governor Lemanu P. S. Mauga together with Lt Gov Talauega E. V. Ale](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/gov_n_lt_gov_img_5869.jpg?itok=lHA3RpPc)

![Sergeant First Class Shaun Salanoa was recognized at the Hall of Heroes in the Pentagon on February 9, 2023, by the honorable Christine Wormuth, Secretary of the Army, and Maj. Gen. Johnny Davis, commanding general of the USA Recruiting Command (USAREC). SFC Salanoa is the first soldier from American Samoa to have achieved such a prestigious award. [Facebook photo] Salanoa with Christine Wormuth and Maj. Gen. Johnny Davis](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/salanoa_receives_award.jpg?itok=a1WsQrBX)


![Marine Police Patrol officers responding to a call for assistance. [Two of the fishermen look like they are ‘youngsters’ brought out for fishing by the two adults.] [photo: Marine Patrol] Marine Patrol boat approaching stranding fishing boat.](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/marine_patrol_rescue_3302.jpg?itok=zdWzt5Px)
![Seen here are the victorious Tafuna High School Warriors after they were named winners of the 2023 Secondary Speech Festival last week, and hailed for their three-peat victory. [photo: Warriors Facebook] Tafuna High School Warriors speech contest participants](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/warriors_speech_fest_3-peat.jpg?itok=QePfjoJm)

