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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The US Labor Department (USDOL) has issued a final rule — effective Jan. 1, 2020 — that sets by federal law the “special salary level” at $380 per week for salary workers — who are considered exempt ‘white collar’ employees in American Samoa.
USDOL’s 245-page final rule...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — An alleged fight between a couple from Tafuna over the wife’s suspicion that her husband was having an affair with another woman has landed the couple at the Territorial Correctional Facility (TCF).
It’s alleged that after the man assaulted his wife during a domestic...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Three senators have sponsored legislation, which creates by law, the “American Samoa Telecommunications Corporation Authority” — still referred to with the acronym “ASTCA” — and “shall in no way [be] considered an agency or semi-autonomous agency” of ASG.
The bill is...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The driver of a blue truck that was pulled over by police during the weekend for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) is also being charged with unlawful possession of drugs.
Iopu Livisitone made his initial appearance in District Court this week. Prosecuting the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Both the Senate and House have approved in final reading their respective versions of the final fiscal year 2020 budget bill. Each chamber is now going through the process of approving each other’s budget version, before one version is sent to Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In a Sept. 19th letter, Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga raised concerns with Fono leaders over the alleged verbal abuse of his cabinet members who appeared for hearings, especially the recently completed Fono Joint Budget Committee hearings for fiscal year 2020.
And the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 38-year-old taxi driver accused of sexually abusing his brother-in-law’s niece was arrested after the victim’s mother filed a complaint with police.
Ofisa Tolai made his initial appearance in District Court last week. Bond is set at $10,000.
He is charged with one...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man with an outstanding arrest warrant was taken into custody last week after police picked him up for a public peace disturbance matter in Tafuna.
Isitolo Kolia Jr, 45, made his initial appearance in court yesterday morning. Prosecuting the case is Assistant Attorney...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A vehicle veered off the main road at the Nuuuli Airport Intersection, slammed into a fire hydrant and caused the unit to break and spew gallons of water into the air at around 3:30p.m. last Saturday. ASPA crew members were on site to make prompt repairs.
According to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Hope Dialysis Center, located on the Vaitogi Road, officially opened its doors to the public last Friday, and services commenced yesterday morning. Secretary of Samoan Affairs, Mauga Tasi Asuega, represented the government during the opening ceremony, in place of...