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Apia, SAMOA — Close to 300 people have been arrested and charged in Samoa for breaches of the Covid-19 State of Emergency Orders which came into effect 21 March.
Police Commissioner Fuiavailili Egon Keil has warned there will be more if people don't heed the orders.
The Samoa Observer newspaper...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 29-year-old man who was released by the court 3 months ago on his own recognizance under the condition that he remain law abiding and stay alcohol and drug free, is now facing felony drug charges after he was re-arrested last week for alleged possession of marijuana....
Pago Pago AMERICAN SAMOA — In this dark time one local business has become a beacon of light for many families gifting food hampers and money to employees.
Samoa’s leading computer and software companies Island Business Center (IBC) and sister company Le Fofo Spa in Nuuli have provided these gifts...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A handful of government leaders, led by Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga, were present last Friday morning at the Fagatogo Pavilion for the 2020 Flag Day ceremony, marking 120 years since American Samoa became a US territory. Unlike other Flag Days, there was no fanfare or...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A young man from Malaeloa convicted of stealing a vehicle and selling it for $700 was sentenced by the High Court last week to time served. According to court records, Ishmael A. Sefo served 16 and 1/2 months at the Territorial Correctional Facility (TCF) while awaiting...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga has expressed his and Lt. Gov. Lemanu Palepoi Sialega Mauga’s “unfathomable gratitude and heartfelt gratefulness” to all first responders, cabinet members and others for their dedication and hard work during these challenging times — pointing...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With millions of dollars designated for American Samoa under the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, Economic Security (CARES) Act, Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga is calling a meeting early next week of all key agencies benefiting from these COVID-19 funds.
Since the federal law...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The man who spent 8 months in jail before pleading guilty to touching a woman’s private parts in a sexual manner is a free man now.
Vincent Malaesaili was released from the Territorial Correctional Facility (TCF) last week, following his sentencing by the court....
Apia, SAMOA — An active convergence zone is slow moving from the north of Samoa. Scattered to widespread rain will continue to impact the country into Monday (Samoa time). Isolated thunderstorms are possible with heavy falls and gusty winds at times.
The trough of low pressure is now located to the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A maintenance crew from the Department of Public Works seen last Wednesday with the vacuum-truck working on draining the swamp water on the road next to Hope House, in front of the cemetery in the Fatuoaiga area.
Tualauta Rep. Larry Sanitoa sought DPW’s help in draining...