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Drug defendant, Gerhard Haleck Otto is facing one criminal count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, marijuana, in connection with the latest drug bust at the Post Office last week.
Samoa News notes the court document identifies the defendant as —Gerhard Haleck Otto — however, sources...
![Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga (left) when he acknowledged government leaders including Chief Justice Lealaialoa Michael Kruse during yesterday’s opening of the Fono’s joint session to start the First Regular Session of the 35th Legislature. [photo: AF]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/governor%200846_0.jpg?itok=WPo_PPXj "Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga (left) when he acknowledged government leaders including Chief Justice Lealaialoa Michael Kruse during yesterday’s opening of the Fono’s joint session to start the First Regular Session of the 35th Legislature. [photo: AF]")
The Lolo and Lemanu Administration is looking at the future sustainability of a Universal Health Insurance Program for the territory by expanding the Medicaid Program. This is according to Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga’s State of the Territory Address Comprehensive Report in English that was handed...
![[l-r] Senate President Gaoteote Tofau Palaie, Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga, House Speaker Savali Talavou Ale and Chief Justice Lealaialoa Michael Kruse during the national anthems of the United States and American Samoa at yesterday’s opening of the Fono’s joint session to start the First Regular Session of the 35th Legislature. [photo: AF]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ASG%20leaders%200827.jpg?itok=zNC5AiQf "[l-r] Senate President Gaoteote Tofau Palaie, Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga, House Speaker Savali Talavou Ale and Chief Justice Lealaialoa Michael Kruse during the national anthems of the United States and American Samoa at yesterday’s opening of the Fono’s joint session to start the First Regular Session of the 35th Legislature. [photo: AF]")
Based on preliminary financial information, Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga says the American Samoa Government closed out fiscal year 2016 in the black and noted that revenue collections have increased every year in the last four year’s of the Lolo and Lemanu Administration.
The governor made the...
It’s been sizzling for the past week. Some drizzle here and there will cool the temperature for a few minutes and then it’s back to the sweltering heat. The humidity has been unbearable and many local residents have been wondering if it will get cooler anytime soon.
Local meteorologist Hans Malala...
![Those who saw the fireworm swarms in Laulii told Samoa News that the worms were spotted during the early evening hours, and their appearance caused a little excitement as, for a brief moment, it was thought that a palolo swarm had arrived unexpectedly. [Courtesy photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/fireworm.jpg?itok=k8IAwWED "Those who saw the fireworm swarms in Laulii told Samoa News that the worms were spotted during the early evening hours, and their appearance caused a little excitement as, for a brief moment, it was thought that a palolo swarm had arrived unexpectedly. [Courtesy photo]")
It was a case of mistaken identity for some locals who thought a swarm of palolo had been found in Faganeanea and Laulii last week.
Turns out, the swarms were indeed worms, but not the slimy delicacy that many were hoping for.
Last Tuesday, January 3, villagers in Faganeanea reported seeing swarms...
Confirmation of appointments of cabinet directors are among the issues the Lolo Administration will submit for Legislative review and consideration when the new 35th Legislature officially opens today where Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga will deliver his State of the Territory Address.
The joint session...
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Following a hearing last Friday, in which three Public Safety Department officials testified after being subpoenaed, District Court Judge Fiti A. Sunia ordered the release from the Territorial Correctional Facility a man, who had refused to twice appear in court.
The man in...
Through an executive order, which became effective on Jan. 4, Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga established the Office of Manu’a Operations, or OMO, its director is appointed by the governor. Additionally, the ASG agency is under the auspices of the Governor’s Office.
However, it was unclear last Friday,...
Former Deputy Police Commissioner Filifa’atali Michael Fuiava has been designated Acting Director of the Agriculture Department, according to Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga’s latest cabinet appointments, which includes re-appointment of previous directors from the last four years for three other ASG...
The American Samoa Visitors Bureau has released details of official holiday travel packages for American Samoa through Hawaiian Airlines, which is working in conjunction with its trade partner — All About Tours — an Oregon-based wholesale tour operator.
Visitors Bureau Executive Director David...