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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The jury trial of a man facing multiple sexual abuse charges involving his 13-year-old biological daughter began yesterday in High Court.
Samoa News is withholding the name of the man to protect the identity of the victim, who is a minor. According to information...
Honolulu, HAWAII — Sha Ongelungel, who is Palauan, started the "anti-Micronesian thread of shame" under the #beingmicronesian movement to expose the vicious attitudes towards her people who live in Hawaii.
The thread includes comparisons of Micronesians to cockroaches, posts about them being drunk...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Please don't forget to take advantage of the Healthy Pets, Healthy Island Program being offered with help from Coconut Mutts at the ASG Department of Agriculture Veterinary Clinic!
October is adult dog month and there are still almost 60 open slots for free dog...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Business Department at the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) hosts a Fiafia Night once a year as a unique means of integrating student life with family life. The department invites the parents of its Business majors to share a fun and informative evening with...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Acting Associate Justice Elvis P. Patea has sentenced a former McConnell Dowell manager convicted of stealing money from her former employer, to 6 months detention at the Territorial Correctional Facility (TCF).
Fonotaga Jasmine Faanu appeared in High Court this past...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Police arrested a young woman and held her at the Territorial Correctional Facility (TCF) for one night, for yelling at her mother during a verbal altercation between the two.
It was around 4:19 p.m last Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018 when the Tafuna Substation received a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A young man who is accused of being rude and disrespectful to his mother was ordered by District Court Judge to find another place to live while his matter is pending in court.
Police arrested Peniamina Seelua from his home on Thursday last week, and he made his initial...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In keeping with the component of its mission which promotes awareness of both Samoa and the wider Pacific region, the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) will once again host the “Deep Waters” film festival presented by Pacific Islanders in Communication (PIC), a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Each year for the past 30 years, students of American Samoa have been offered a unique opportunity to follow a career path, which they may have never otherwise considered. Visiting the Territory to present these career options was Tony Tagal, and years later, his son...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga is adamant that the American Samoa Government only takes directions from the US Department of Interior, and no other federal agency, such as the US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
And the only reason he responded recently to concerns...