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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The new executive director for the Department of Health (DOH) Community Health Clinics (CHC) in Tutuila and Manu’a is Kenneth Kuaea, formerly the deputy director of the Dept. of Human Resources (DHR).
Kuaea’s selection was announced through a DOH media release.
The delay...
San Diego, CA — The AYFS Matai’s football team departed the territory Monday night, June 24th, for San Diego, CA where they have performed remarkably at the NYS National Championship Tournament.
In their first two games, the AYFS Matai’s have proven that they have what it takes to hang with the big...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA —Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources director, Va’amua Henry Sesepasara on Wednesday made a presentation on American Samoa's 'alia project at the 178th Meeting of the Western Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Council.
One of DMWR’s projects is the repairs of ‘...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — If your idea of a great weekend includes smooth sounds, a jaw dropping fashion show, and fun with friends - then you’re in luck.
It’s all happening Saturday night — at the Fatuoaiga Hall.
Fantastic Voyage 2019 is proud to bring together under one roof - after 30 years —...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The driver of a truck from Leloaloa, who was convicted of injuring two people, is going to jail — for 10 years.
Falaniko Fetoai, who has been in custody on a ‘no bail’ status since his arrest on Nov. 28, 2017 was sentenced yesterday morning in High Court.
He was...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A young man accused in a string of thefts was arrested Tuesday night, after he allegedly stole clothing and jerseys belonging to several rugby team players at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
Fatu Lolo made his initial appearance before District Court Judge Elvis P. Patea...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 27-year-old man accused of unlawful possession of illegal drugs has entered into a plea agreement with the government. He will be sentenced August 2.
Ronald Alexander Pickering III, who is out on a $5,000 cash bond, appeared in court yesterday morning for a Change of...
Tafuna, AMERICAN SAMOA — Since veterinarian, Dr. Kristen Jensen, departed our territory in January, this community has watched a steady increase in the dog population due to the lack of spay and neuter services she provided for the last four years.
Pleas for help bombarded Facebook, Instagram, and...
Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Aumua Amata took part in a House Veterans’ Affairs Committee (HVAC) hearing that focused on whistleblowers at the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA).
The hearing, titled ‘Learning from Whistleblowers at the Department of Veterans’ Affairs’, was held by the HVAC...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa TeleCommunications Authority (ASTCA) has requested the US Federal Communications Commission’s Wireline Competition Bureau to reconsider its earlier denial of ASTCA’s waiver request for submission of Funding Year 2017 FCC Form 474 for the Schools and...