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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — It’s that time of year, again! A team of doctors from the Shriners Hospital for Children in Honolulu will be on island from November 12-14, 2019 to conduct follow up visits and review new cases.
Any child below 18 years of age that has orthopedic conditions (i.e....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The ASG Veterans Affairs Office is putting together a government program for Veterans Day to be held at the Veterans Memorial Center at the Tafuna Industrial Park — across from ANZ Bank. The ceremony begins at 8a.m. on Monday and the governor will be in attendance,...
Pago Pago, AMERICA SAMOA — Rep. Larry Sanitoa — on behalf of several residents and motorists — has reached out to Paramount Builders Inc., president and CEO, Papali’i Lauli’i Alofa; and Public Works to find a permanent solution to a “very serious and dangerous pool of stagnant water” next to the...
Pago Pago, AMERICA SAMOA — A 23-year-old man from Kokoland accused of burglarizing a store in Tafuna and taking off with several items has admitted to the allegations against him.
Tavita Aviata Jr, who has been in custody since his arrest, unable to post a $10,000 surety bond appeared in High Court...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The two-day “Fagota Mo Taeao Open Fishing Tournament” kicked off at 5a.m. Friday, with the “shotgun start” at Malaoa Marina Dock, according to organizers, who say this is the 4th annual tournament.
5p.m today was the weigh-in and more fishing is taking place Saturday,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Fiji-based, Amalgamated Telecom Holdings Limited (ATH), has appointed Paul Michael Young as the new chief executive officer of American Samoa Hawaii Cable, LLC (ASH Cable), which is 33% owned by the American Samoa Government.
Young’s appointment is effective Nov. 1st and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 39-year-old man accused of sexually abusing a 16-year- old girl has pled guilty.
Sione Makeati, who is out on a $10,000 surety bond, appeared in High Court last week for a Change of Plea hearing. He is represented by Assistant Public Defender Rob McNeill while...
Washington, D.C. – This weekend, Congresswoman Aumua Amata is highlighting the remarkable history and 244th birthday of the United States Marine Corps.
“A special happy birthday to our United States Marine Corps, and congratulations to all our Marines,” said Aumua Amata. “Thank you for your service...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 46-year-old man accused of assaulting his wife while he was intoxicated has pled guilty.
The defendant, who was released on his own recognizance by the court after spending 45 days at the Territorial Correctional Facility (TCF) appeared before District Court Judge...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The last day for American Samoa's campaign to wipe out Filariasis is Saturday, November 9, 2019. Don't miss the close-out bash at the Fagatogo malae from 8am – 2pm with health-fair booths, raffles and prizes, games and face painting, bouncing houses and lots more fun for...