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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Concerns raised by senators regarding the growing number of Asians entering and working in the Territory were addressed last week during a hearing of the Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee.
Testifying before the committee were Attorney General Gwen Tauiliili...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In an update about the ‘middlemen’ Governor Pulaali’i N. Pula is employing as executive directors and advisors, the subpoena from the Senate to the Governor’s Office asking for a list identifying these people has been confirmed as sent, while in the House of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Boards of Directors and Management Teams of the LBJ Tropical Medical Center and the American Samoa Telecommunications Authority (ASTCA) have come under sharp criticism from former Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga for failing to provide quality service to patients at the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Trump administration’s proposal to charge up to US$1.5 million per port call for Chinese-built and/or owned vessels entering US ports will come at substantial cost to shippers in the Pacific and could lead to a sharp reduction in services — and this includes American...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 5, 2025, a male individual contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report that a male allegedly broke into his house with a kitchen knife and stole items valued at $3,000.00.
The suspect fled the scene but was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1:...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 23, 2024, police officers conducted a traffic stop that resulted in the arrest of the passenger who allegedly asked the authorities if he could drink his beer during the traffic stop.
The suspect, Junior Fa’avae was apprehended and later charged with Count 1...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is delighted to congratulate the winners of the Malofie Congressional Art Competition for this year, and express appreciation to all the participating students, their teachers, this year’s expert judges, and the sponsors that make this opportunity...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Treasury announced that tax refunds for batches 4 and 5 are being released today, Friday, March 21, 2025.
Individuals who filed on January 31st to partial of February 3rd will get their refunds through direct deposits, the United States Post Office, or...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A Senate hearing was held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 to examine the status of government payouts but senators quickly expanded to discussions to new positions in the Governor’s Office, dovetailing queries into the government’s finances.
Senators queried Governor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa’s First Lady Lois Phillips-Pula joyfully cuts the ribbon dedicating the Le’atele Elementary School’s new multi-purpose gymnasium last week.
In his keynote address, the Governor expressed his heartfelt gratitude, stating, "The First Lady and I were watching...