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![Four of the five ASCC Business students who went on a field trip to Samoa in late April, celebrate their return with Business Department chairperson Dr. Faofua Fa’atoafe and instructors Lam Yuen Lam Yuen Jr. and Ioapo Taua’i. [photo: J. Kneubuhl]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ASCC%20Business%20Trip.jpg?itok=f0kBLQue "Four of the five ASCC Business students who went on a field trip to Samoa in late April, celebrate their return with Business Department chairperson Dr. Faofua Fa’atoafe and instructors Lam Yuen Lam Yuen Jr. and Ioapo Taua’i. [photo: J. Kneubuhl]")
Apia, SAMOA — In late April, five students from the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) spent four days in the Independent State of Samoa, touring factories and other businesses to gain a firsthand perspective on the country’s economic climate.
The students made the trip as a project for the...
Washington, D.C. — US Vice President Michael Pence with American Samoa’s Territorial Teacher of the Year, Roselee Tela Shoulders, inside the official residence of the Vice President on the grounds of the US Naval Observatory in Washington D.C.
Pence and his wife hosted Shoulders along with Teachers...
![Public Defender Douglas Fiaui in a 2017 photo inside the old Fono building. The court has been told that Fiaui is off island until mid-July and two jury trials have been continued due to his extended absence. Chief Justice Michael Kruse has issued an Order to Show Cause for the Public Defender. See story for details. [photo: AF]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Doug%20Fiaui_0983.jpg?itok=YKzjla7z "Public Defender Douglas Fiaui in a 2017 photo inside the old Fono building. The court has been told that Fiaui is off island until mid-July and two jury trials have been continued due to his extended absence. Chief Justice Michael Kruse has issued an Order to Show Cause for the Public Defender. See story for details. [photo: AF]")
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Chief Justice Michael Kruse has issued an Order to Show Cause (OSC) for Public Defender Douglas Fiaui, on why he shouldn't be held in contempt of court for not fulfilling his duties as an officer of the court.
Fiaui is currently off island on a 12-week vacation....
![Amata with soldiers at Fort Bragg this week. [courtesy photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Amata%20with%20Soldiers%20Perofeta%20and%20Taumua%20at%20Fort%20Braggweb.jpg?itok=UPTfeJPU "Amata with soldiers at Fort Bragg this week. [courtesy photo]")
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Aumua Amata advised members of the military from American Samoa and their families that there is no Pentagon policy change regarding U.S. Nationals. Instead, a recent U.S. Army administrative memo informs on the necessary process for those U.S. Armed Forces...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — An over-stayer who entered American Samoa in 2015 to work as a crewmember on a fishing boat appeared in High Court yesterday for sentencing, after he was convicted of stealing items from a store in Faleniu, where he used to work last year.
During sentencing yesterday...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Trial Division of the High Court of American Samoa has denied bail for Thomas Siaumau who is facing 9 criminal charges for allegedly shooting at DPS police officers with an AK-47 rifle on December 14, 2017.
In the decision, signed by Chief Justice Michael Kruse and...
![A sample of the new eWIC cards for American Samoa's WIC program participants. Pictured are the front and back of the eWIC cards which have been rolled out and will completely replace paper checks by July. See story below for details. [photo: WIC]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/eWIC%20sample.jpg?itok=J1f3sJBP "A sample of the new eWIC cards for American Samoa's WIC program participants. Pictured are the front and back of the eWIC cards which have been rolled out and will completely replace paper checks by July. See story below for details. [photo: WIC]")
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Starting yesterday, American Samoa recipients of the federally funded Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program have a new way to shop for WIC approved items — using an electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card, instead of the usual paper checks.
The...
![While Chicken Creations can be enjoyed straight from the pouch, they are also a great addition to a variety of meals. Visit www.starkist.com to learn more about the brand, its products and to explore StarKist developed recipes such as the Weeknight Buffalo Chicken Tacos (see receipe at end of story). [photo: StarKist]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/chicken%20pouch%20tacos.jpg?itok=Bn6VMmTb "While Chicken Creations can be enjoyed straight from the pouch, they are also a great addition to a variety of meals. Visit www.starkist.com to learn more about the brand, its products and to explore StarKist developed recipes such as the Weeknight Buffalo Chicken Tacos (see receipe at end of story). [photo: StarKist]")
PITTSBURGH — America's favorite tuna, StarKist®, is proud to announce the launch of its newest product innovation, Chicken Creations™ pouches, available nationwide this summer. The launch of chicken pouches marks the brand's first foray outside of the seafood space. The line of premium white...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Bluesky Communications American Samoa has reassured its business clients — covering private and public sectors — that its telecommunication is secured as verified by the federal government, and complies with industry standards and practices.
The Apr. 30th letter from...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Former DPS police officer Steven Tuato'o may have ran from local authorities and ducked out on answering the allegations against him but he is now charged in Washington State with one count of Domestic Violence Felony Violation of a Court Order. If convicted, Tuato'o...