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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With growing concern over possible spread of the coronavirus, the leader of the Catholic Church in American Samoa has outlined protocol to be used during Mass starting Mar. 22.
The measures are similar to those implemented by Catholic leaders in other parts of the world...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — About half of 210 passengers, who arrived in American Samoa on Monday night's Hawaiian Airlines flight, have been instructed to self quarantine at home.
KHJ News reported that only five people were quarantined at Leone Health Center.
American Samoa's Health Director,...
Washington, D.C. — Friday, Congreswoman Aumua Amata released the following statement on the ongoing legislative response to the coronavirus, and the president’s national emergency declaration:
“The President’s declaration of a national emergency is important to free up federal resources. Since his...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A young man from Mesepa with a long criminal history entered into a plea bargain with the government last week during court proceedings before District Court Judge Elvis P. Patea
Finau Lagomau, who is on probation, was initially charged with 4 misdemeanors including 2...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa and local production company, Fale Film, co-hosted a 2-day Student Filmmaking Workshop on February 28- 29, 2020, with support from American Samoa Department of Education and the Finafinau student sustainability group.
It was...
Washington, D.C. – Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata released the following statement on the ongoing legislative response to the coronavirus, and the President’s national emergency declaration:
“The President’s declaration of a national emergency is important to free up federal resources. Since his...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 42-year-old man who was arrested by police last week and held at the Territorial Correctional Facility (TCF) for one night for allegedly assaulting his wife, made his initial appearance in District Court last Wednesday morning after which the case was transferred to...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Aumua Amata is expressing support for the call for an economic stimulus effort, and appreciates President Trump’s specific inclusion of “states and territories” in his speech Wednesday evening, as the country continues to take various steps to limit the coronavirus...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 47-year-old man accused of violating local drugs law when he brought a small quantity of methamphetamine inside his luggage as he entered American Samoa has admitted to his wrongdoing.
Francis Ilalio was initially charged with unlawful possession of a controlled...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Junior and Senior students of South Pacific Academy experienced hands-on activities, at Le Faleoo Samoan Cultural Center recently, to celebrate and experience the Samoan culture in an environment touted as American Samoa’s only “living museum” — located in Mapusaga Fou....