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Alega, AMERICAN SAMOA — In a remarkable journey spanning nearly two decades, Tisa’s Tattoo Festival proudly marked its 18th anniversary, achieving its mission with flying colors. Founder Tisa Faamuli expressed deep gratitude to the countless individuals and organizations that have made this...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A patient from the cruise ship that made a stop in Pago Pago, American Samoa a week ago, was dropped off for further medical assistance at the LBJ Medical Center in Fagaalu.
Dave Crocos was celebrating his semi-retirement with his wife Jo on a cruise from Los Angeles to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — “Most impediments to the expansion of BPO/ KPO exports from American Samoa and Fiji” to the United States “are on the supply side,” according to the ‘U.S-Pacific Islands Trade and Investment: Impediments and Opportunities’ report by the U.S. International Trade...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — ASG animal control officers are advising pet owners of their responsibilities when they have a dog. Did you know that you will be responsible if your dog bites someone — and that most often this results in the dog being euthanized to ensure that the dog does not...
WASHINGTON, DC — House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), and Vice Chair Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen (R-American Samoa), released earlier this week the following statements after the Committee published the bipartisan Women Veteran Task Force report, which was prepared by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Lemanu P. S. Mauga will be attending the 12th Polynesian Leaders Group (PLG) and the 52nd Pacific Island Forum (PIF) next week Monday Nov. 6, 2023 in Cook Islands. The Governor was expected to travel yesterday evening with the Chief of Staff Loa Tuimavave T....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Hawaiian Airlines plans to maintain the current two weekly flights between Honolulu and Pago Pago for the upcoming holiday season, but the Honolulu-based carrier will monitor demand, says airline spokesman Alex Da Silva.
In past years, Hawaiian Airlines usually adds a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Dr. James Galvin from the University of Miami, is an investigator, neurologist and specializes in studying Alzheimer disease and brain health.
He is here with a team of two others, for a three-day Amerika Samoa Mental Health Summit at the American Samoa Community College...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Among the challenges cited in a federal government report when it comes to investment in American Samoa, includes the “onerous process of obtaining a business license” and “restrictions on foreigners purchasing land”. It further points out that in terms of value,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Fagatogo Police Station, also known as the Central Police Station, was contacted on October 20, 2023 at 1 PM when a woman came into work with multiple injuries on her facial area and upper body. Officers responding to the call at the workplace of the victim, were...