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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata says President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Israel — former Governor Mike Huckabee of Arkansas, is a fully able candidate.
“Sending a nationally known Governor as the top diplomat to Israel signals our commitment to our...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 15 2024, an investigation disclosed a domestic disturbance involving a husband and his wife at their home.
The suspect was arrested and charged with Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to fifteen...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — ASG will once again spread Christmas cheer and bring good tidings of joy to our Territory.
The governor’s chief of staff announced all ASG departments, agencies, offices, and authorities will showcase their festive spirit at the American Samoa Council on Arts, Culture,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — When the Fono went on recess Monday, September 30th, after completing 40 days of the Fourth Regular Session of the 38th Legislature, leaving 5 days on the table, it was with Senate President Tuaolo Manaia Fruean explaining that this recess was intended to allow members...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In support of the principle of transition of power, Gov. Lemanu P.S. Mauga formerly conceded in a statement issued on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
Here is the complete text:
“When the people speak, those of us who serve at the will of the people must listen. It is how...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — According to a recent Order Granting Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss by the High Court of American Samoa — the Second Amendment of the US Constitution, the right to bear arms, does not apply to the territory of American Samoa.
The ruling stems from a suit filed by local...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomes the nomination of former Congressman Sean Duffy for the important administration role of Secretary of Transportation.
“Secretary of Transportation is a major role, that affects highways, bridges, ports, airports and air travel,” said...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 13, 2024, a business owner contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report that one of his tenant’s apartments had been broken into.
A suspect was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Burglary in the Second Degree, a class C felony punishable...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 15, 2024, a concerned mother contacted the police to report that her son allegedly assaulted her 14-year-old daughter.
The defendant along with two other family members were apprehended and charged separately.
Defendant #1, the victim’s brother was charged...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata congratulated the incoming administration and thanked out-going Governor Lemanu Palepoi Sialegā Mauga and Lieutenant Governor La’apui Talauega Eleasalo Va’alele Ale for their public service.
This comes after the Pulaalii Nikolao Pula and...