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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A Correctional Officer (C.O) at the Territorial Correctional Facility (TCF) was arrested last week on the allegation that he helped to smuggle a large quantity of illegal drugs and cell phones into the TCF.
The government alleged that a woman (her named was mentioned in...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Sunday’s record high temperature reaced 92 degrees. Above average temperatures are forecast through at least Wednesday. Expecting high temperatures today as a strong high pressure system continues to build over the islands. Please take necessary precautions to deal with...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Concerns over the rapid spread the coronavirus, which has reached more than two dozen US states, has resulted in postponement of accreditation visitations for three public high schools while the Health Department works with local public schools “emphasizing proper hand...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — While all department leaders and employees of the American Samoa Government (ASG) are working together to wipe the coronavirus from the territory, Associate Justice Fiti Sunia said that all department leaders of ASG must also work together to wipe out “a virus of our own...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — During her Senate confirmation hearing last week, Attorney General-nominee Mitzie Jessop-Ta’ase was asked her view on the decision by the federal court in Salt Lake City, Utah, which ruled that US nationals born in American Samoa are automatic US citizens, under...
WASHINGTON D.D. — Congresswoman Aumua Amata pictured with professional football player Marcus Mariota, emphasizing the importance of everyone in the islands being counted in the Census.
“Absolutely everyone should be included in the count, and take part in the Census,” said Amata. “The purpose of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Under a new revised Heath Department (DOH travel advisory - dated yesterday - all passengers from and transiting through US states with confirmed coronavirus, or COVID-19, cases will not be required to stay in Hawai’i for 14-days before entering the territory.
The new...
Honolulu, HAWAII — Hawaiian Airlines is offering travel assistance waivers to its passengers — including those travelers to and from American Samoa — who hare opting to change travel plans due to the impact of new travel advisories and restrictions implements by governments as the coronavirus (...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As a trough remains south and fairly close to the territory, passing showers are expected to continue through the weekend (on and off state). However, a building ridge to the north of the Samoa Island chain is forecast to improve showers by at least Monday.
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man who was ordered to pay $1,045.24 restitution for the tools he stole from his neighbor, is asking the court to give him 6 months to pay it in full. Olataga Siaosi appeared in court last week for an Order To Show Cause (OSC) hearing, for failing to comply with...