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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Mana Plantation in Mililani, Hawaii was the venue for a cultural activities event in the ongoing Samoan Heritage Program initiated by the ASG Hawaii office.
The Nov. 18 event welcomed a diverse audience including community leaders and members of the community, to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Atoa o Samoa Talks has materialized one of its agreements on November 27, 2023 in American Samoa — the exchange of food security methods and expertise between the Fishery Divisions of the two Samoas.
The Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries in Samoa,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — It has been confirmed that Samoa’s Police Associate Minister Fepulea’i Fa’asavalu Faimata Su'a, a citizen of Samoa, traveled to the territory without a valid permit earlier this month.
The confirmation by Attorney General Fainuulelei Falefatu Alailima-Utu was aired on...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The government has notified its directors and agency heads that there is now a Voluntary Term Life Insurance Plan for all of the American Samoa Government Employees Retirement Fund members, which by definition would include all ASG workers who are ASGERF members as well...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — After the Senate turned down the $36 million supplemental appropriation bill, Governor Lemanu P. S. Mauga and Lt. Governor Talauega E. V. Ale continue their commitment to working with Fono leaders to address the pressing needs of the territory.
While the recent vote by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — ASG’s Department of Corrections hosted its first-ever Academy Graduation Ceremony on Nov. 22, 2023, at the Governor H. Rex Lee Auditorium.
The academy, which commenced with 32 cadets, saw successful completion of 27 who fulfilled all requirements and received a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa’s Associate Minister of Police, Fepulea’i Fa'asavalu Su'a has been asked to resign from his post following his recent trip to American Samoa. He allegedly used his diplomatic passport without a permit or an okay board to enter the territory.
Senior Immigration...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The two chambers, the Senate and House of Representatives held their end of the Special Session of the 38th Legislature ceremony, separately, yesterday, on November 21, 2023.
The House followed its usual protocol, with a prayer service and a roll call with the attendance...
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The ASCC Teacher Education Department hosted its first STEAM night on Wednesday, Nov 15, 2023, at the ASCC Multipurpose Center. The event introduced TED’s decision to move forward with implementing STEAM Education in its courses.
Booths offering a variety of activities from creating...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — While you may think the cheery season would be a good time to spoil your pet with human foods and treats, it turns out that some of those bites could backfire.
Hazards include string used to make holiday meats. And the plastic wrapped around them. The trash bin becomes...