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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — An overstayer from Samoa convicted of using a stick to strike the head of a minor has been ordered by Associate Justice Fiti Sunia to depart the territory after he is released from jail.
After several continuances in Teofilo Kuka’s sentencing — so both attorneys could...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Information is being gathered in preparation for Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga’s official response to the US Federal Communication Commission (FCC) request to provide details on how American Samoa used the 9-1-1 fee charged to consumers.
Commissioner Michael O’Rielly of the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 25 year-old man convicted of stealing a pair of laptops from a Malaeimi home has been given a chance by the court.
Filo Fuimaono appeared in court last week for sentencing. He was initially charged with second degree robbery and stealing; however, under a plea...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 31-year-old man from Samoa who pled guilty to meth possession has been ordered to depart the territory and remain outside of its borders, as a condition of his 5-year probation sentence.
Steven Alaimalo appeared in High Court last week for sentencing. He was initially...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In another revised travel advisory dated Feb. 5th, the Health Department made adjustments to travel requirements for US passport holders and American Samoa residents “transiting” through Tonga to the territory, while today’s MV Lady Naomi sail was suspended due to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — To ensure that Pago Pago International Airport remained in operation, the Dept. of Port Administration split into three phases the $34-million-dollar airport Apron Rehabilitation Project, which is expected to be completed by mid-2021, says Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga.
The...
Washington, D.C. — In January, Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed the opportunity to visit the U.S. Mint headquarters in Washington, D.C., meet with Director David J. Ryder, learn more about the process and programs at the U.S. Mint, and enjoy an early look at the soon to be released quarter...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man accused of assaulting another man during a drinking session last week is now in custody after police allegedly found 2 small baggies containing illegal drugs and a glass pipe — also containing drugs — in his possession.
Adam Nikolao made his initial appearance in...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Historic Preservation Office (ASHPO) is spearheading a video and photo contest for locals who have an eye for capturing special moments.
PHOTO CONTEST
According to ASHPO, each year, their office produces calendars that feature historic photos of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In her new book, JoAnna Poblete, who is an associate professor of history at Claremont Graduate University in Claremont CA, connects the U.S.-American Samoa colonial relationship to global overfishing, world consumption patterns, the for-profit fishing industry,...