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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Among the issues raised by Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga at Wednesday’s cabinet meeting is the hiring of employees for Executive Branch departments and offices, saying the recruitment process rests with the Department of Human Resources (DHR)
Lolo noted that one of the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Two probationers who tested positive for drugs were given a second chance by the court when they appeared for a Disposition Hearing yesterday morning.
Afasene Hunkin and Tino Fa’avi were both presented by Assistant Public Defender, Rob McNeill, while prosecuting the case...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Aumua Amata hailed Senate passage of an extension for American Samoa’s 100 percent federal Medicaid match through November 21, 2019. This follows last week’s vote in the House and sends American Samoa’s additional assistance to President Trump to be signed into law...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Students of Siliaga Elementary School in Aoloau were all smiles yesterday morning, when Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga, several cabinet members, government officials, parents and supporters stopped by to officially dedicate the Puaolele’s new gymnasium.
The ceremony was...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Economic Development Authority (ASEDA) has filed a motion to dismiss the complaint for declaratory relief filed by three faipule in the Trial Division of the High Court this week.
Assistant Attorney General Alexandra Zirschky representing the ASEDA,...
![[l-r] Property Management Office director Niumata Malo, Sen. Fa’amausili Mau Mau Jr and Rep. Gafatasi Afalava](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/immigration_board.jpg?itok=GbsqJ3K1 "[l-r] Property Management Office director Niumata Malo, Sen. Fa’amausili Mau Mau Jr and Rep. Gafatasi Afalava yesterday morning before a Senate committee for their confirmation hearing as members of the Immigration Board. [photo: FS]")
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — There are many “overstayers” right now in American Samoa, declared Immigration Board member, Sen. Fa’amausili Mau Mau Jr., before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
The public statement comes amid the growing number of overstayers who are discovered when they appear in...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 25-year-old man, accused of breaking into several westside businesses, has reached a plea agreement with the government. The deal was announced during a Change of Plea hearing in High Court.
Malaki Fautua has agreed to plead guilty to three felony counts of stealing....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man accused of using the handle of a machete to assault another man has been sentenced to 20 months imprisonment for second degree felony assault.
Allen Tagaloa was initially charged with first degree assault, a felony punishable by a possible life sentence, or between...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Pacific Risk Management `Ohana (PRiMO) meeting opened Tuesday at the ASCC Multi Purpose Center.
PRiMO brings together over 150 delegates to channel efforts towards common goals to build community resilience in American Samoa, this includes looking at lessons learnt...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed progress for the Small Business Development Centers Improvements Act, H.R. 4406. She co-sponsored this legislation, and the Committee on Small Business passed the bill with bipartisan support.
“We have a Small Business Development Center in...