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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — One of the largest denominations in the territory, the Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa (CCCAS) appointed new officers at the conclusion of its biennial conference that concluded this past Friday.
Rev Elder Leatulagi Faalevao who was vice chairman...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The ASG delegation at this week’s “Pacific Partnership Meeting (PPM) & Pacific Executive Leaders Program” meeting at the Ala Moana Hotel in Honolulu includes local Homeland Security (ASDHS) director Samana Semo Ve’ave’a and Office of Office of Disaster Assistance...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Aniseko Seigafo was released from custody this week after the court decided that the 404 days he spent in jail while awaiting the outcome of the case was enough for his period of detention.
Seigafo, appeared before Acting Associate Justice Elvis P. Patea for sentencing,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Senate President, Tuaolo Manaia Fruean cautioned the acting manager of Survey Division of the Department of Public Works that “perjury” is criminal conduct.
Tuaolo made the comments during the second part of the Senate Select Investigative Committee (SSIC) hearing when...
Honolulu, HAWAII — The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council is coming out in support of permitting non-commercial fishing while prohibiting commercial fishing in the Monument Expansion Area of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI.
“With the additional restrictions that keep...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Samoa Government delegation will arrive today from Apia for the 2Samoa Talks, the first since talks since 2017.
Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa is leading the delegation and will be accompanied by members of her Cabinet, Ministers Laauli Leuatea Schmidt; Olo...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The U.S Sate Department’s “2022 Trafficking in Persons Report” covering countries around the globe, including the United States has again reiterated that human-trafficking occurs in the U.S. insular areas, including American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — U.S. Coast Guard LT Richard Quintana is the new supervisor, Marine Safety Detachment (MSD) American Samoa where he reported in June 2022. In his position, LT Quintana is the direct representative of the Sector Honolulu Commander in executing responsibilities as Captain...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A former police officer who is on probation for a drug conviction in 2020 appeared in High Court yesterday for sentencing in a new case.
Steven Tuatoo, convicted of arson in the 1st- degree from a 2021 incident appeared before Acting Associate Justice Elvis P. Patea for...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting National Hire a Veteran Day 2022.
“Our nation benefits from millions of Veterans who learned teamwork, strength, discipline, leadership, work ethic, and often technical skills in the Armed Forces, and have much to offer employers...