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Tropical Cyclone 11P passes northeast of Manu'a Islands group
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Rain bands from Tropical Cyclone 11P (fornerly Tropical Depression 98P) began passing northeast of the Manu’a Islands early today.
Girlfriend arrested for allegedly assaulting boyfriend
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 4, 2024, a Department of Public Safety (DPS) police officer contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) regarding a female who allegedly assaulted h
VA PACT Act Registration and Community Call scheduled in Am. Samoa this month
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — VA Pacific Islands Health Care System is continuing to make PACT Act enrollment a priority, as well as other community outreach events from those who are unable
Appeal Court dismisses appeal by Speaker against two Samoa MPs
Apia, SAMOA — Samoa's Appeal Court has dismissed an appeal by Speaker Papali'i Ta'eu Masipa'u against a Supreme Court decision to reinstate two MPs.
Samoa moves towards a cashless economy
Apia, SAMOA — ANZ bank in Samoa waives fees for local Visa Debit Card payments under WST15, promoting a cashless economy and providing affordable access to digital banking services.
Tropical Depression 98P edges closer to Manu'a Islands group
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA —
Two local film makers seeking thoughts & opinions on AS’ birthright citizenship
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The thoughts and opinions of community members, specifically US Nationals of Samoan descent, 18 years and older on the issue of American Samoa’s birthright citi
Senate grapples with requirements for TBAS to meet FDIC rules
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate passed in third reading last week an administration bill which amends the government deposit requirements to meet the Federal Deposit Insurance Corpo






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