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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Medical Center Authority Board of Directors has asked House Speaker Savali Talavou Ale for Faipule Lua’itaua Gene Pan be removed from his position on the House Health Committee after the faipule’s alleged “unprofessional and combative” performance...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In its continuing effort to advance healthcare technology, the LBJ Medical Center is in the process of installing cutting-edge fiber optic connectivity throughout the hospital.
A press release from the American Samoa Medical Center Authority, dated Jan. 23, 2024, notes...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Tax payers who aren’t able to visit the tax office during normal working hours will have options for assistance with their taxes this year at two off-site locations.
The Dept. of Treasury in partnership with the Dept. of Youth and Women’s Affairs (DYWA) will be taking...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — US Army Reserve leaders met with Gov. Lemanu P.S. Mauga and government stakeholders this past Monday, Jan. 22, 2024 to discuss the Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) mission and proposed projects.
A press release from the Governor’s Office explains that the IRT is a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Successful beautification projects in Pago Pago village that are geared to not only spruce up the village but also to use the youth of the village to provide manpower to keep them away from the influence of drugs, got a boost this week from the Criminal Justice and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A temporary VIP Lounge will be built at the location of the old one at the Pago Pago International Airport, but a brand new one will be built when construction begins on the new airport terminal project.
This according to the Port Administration Director Falenaoti Lii-On...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The State of Critical Infrastructure highlights the projects various departments are striving to complete or have completed for FY 2023 using US grant funding.
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The Department of Public Works leads the work providing not only maintenance work and emergency repairs,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 30, 2023, at about 2:29am, a woman entered the Tafuna Police Station (TPS) to report an alleged assault by 3 individuals in Mapusaga at their residence. These individuals were later identified as the boyfriend of the victim, Malala Malo, sister of the victim’...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 30, 2023, at around 2:59am, a terrified woman contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) regarding a male individual later identified as Michael Tunoa who was allegedly breaking into her house by “prying the window and front door.”
The defendant was charged...
Washington, D.C. — crucial House Natural Resources subcommittee hearing Thursday examining Congresswoman Amata’s bill to restore self-determination to American Samoa, was followed by a snowstorm grounding most flights out of Washington on Friday, where she attended the Inauguration of President...