January 2024
Suspect sought in burglary at Apia Yacht Club
Apia, SAMOA — The Samoa Police, Prison and Correctional Services are currently engaged in the pursuit of a male suspect accused of a burglary at the Apia Yacht Club.
Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day — a federal and an ASG holiday
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Gov. Lemanu P.S. Mauga in a memorandum issued earlier this week wrote that Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan.
Oversight Office reports on projects funded with Am Rescue Plan monies
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In the State of the Territory Comprehensive Report 2024 (TCR), the financial outlook for American Samoa highlights the collective work the Lemanu- Talauega Admi
Court Report
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 16, 2023, at about 4:53am, a woman contacted the Tafuna Police Station (TPS) to report an alleged assault by her boyfriend.
Pacific healthcare initiative’s role in regional diplomacy could benefit the territory
Washington, D.C. — The role of the Pacific healthcare initiative in U.S.
Samoa family duped in visa scam
Apia, SAMOA — A Samoan family has ended up paying close to US$66,900 (AU$100,000) to a Samoan woman who had promised them residency in Australia but the family now believes they have been scammed.<
Malemo asked point blank if he used any of the $4.4 million illegal transfer of American Samoa govn't funds
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Senators, during the Budget and Appropriations Committee hearing yesterday morning, were told of the $4.4 million that was transferred to the Wells Fargo Bank l




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