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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 22-year-old man from Kokoland is now in custody on the allegation that he assaulted a 17-year-old girl by dragging her inside a vehicle, beating her and ripping her clothes.
Victor Ameperosa, who was arrested by police two weeks ago made his initial appearance before...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With serious concerns over the increase in coronavirus cases in Hawaii, where its COVID-19 curve appears to be only at the beginning, Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga requested Hawaiian Airlines for an additional 30-day suspension of flights between Honolulu and Pago Pago.
The...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 50-year-old stepfather convicted of sexually assaulting his 16-year-old stepdaughter over a period of 10 months will serve 7 years at the Territorial Correctional Facility (TCF).
(In the interest of protecting the minor victim, Samoa News is withholding the name of all...
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...