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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — An evaluation report from the LBJ Behavioral Health Center to the court notes that repeat offender Rintel Iatala is stable and he is recommended for release. This was revealed during a status hearing last Thursday, April 18th in District Court.
Iatala was remanded to the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The three local high schools that provided entertainment during the 2019 Flag Day celebration last Wednesday at Veterans Memorial Stadium have each been given $15,000.
The 4th group of performers, Saleaaumua village from Samoa, was presented $20,000 for their part in the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Trial Division of the High Court has taken under advisement a motion last week by Thomas Siaumau and his attorney, for a court order to allow them to interview jurors who delivered the guilty verdict in Siaumau’s trial last month.
A hearing for the second motion by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Federal prosecutors are asking for jail time for a Samoan man, described as the “leader” in a mail theft case, which saw over $100,000 worth of products besides Apple computers stolen. The items were destined for schools in remote villages in Alaska.
This is according...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 44-year-old man convicted in High Court for attempted felonious restraint is ordered to serve 20 months behind bars, as part of a 5-year probation sentence.
Ieremia Finauga was initially charged with attempted rape, first-degree sexual abuse, and attempted felonious...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Court has maintained the $20,000 bail set for local attorney Richard deSaulles of RDA Law Firm, who made his initial appearance in District Court yesterday morning, per an arrest warrant. deSaulles is facing charges of felony stealing and embezzlement, both class C...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Commerce Department has given a “harsh reality” check of American Samoa’s economic future. And that reality “is quite clear”, said DOC, pointing out that, “Should our last remaining tuna cannery close, the territory will likely experience a catastrophic economic disaster...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man charged with public peace disturbance and third degree assault for an alleged incident that was reported to police on Flag Day has been remanded to custody with bail set at $500.
Ulisese Vaofusi made his initial appearance in District Court last Thursday where he...
Washington, D.C. —Congresswoman Aumua Amata is delighted once again to announce the winners of the Malofie Congressional Art Competition. This year’s first place contestant has the distinction of also being a previous winner. Congratulations to Katie Jewel Godinet from Samoana High School upon her...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Marist St. Francis Elementary School announced last Thursday morning the passing of Ta'afano Joseph Tavale, "a valued member of the Eastern Vicariate Catholic School Board."
Ta'afano was co-chair of the Board and was a very active member. "A truly outspoken and...