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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Last week, Fofo Faipule Andra Tereise Samoa called on the Chair of the House Commerce Committee, to call in the PNRS Board (Project Notification and Review System Board) for a discussion with lawmakers on many issues that the public needs to understand.
Samoa said the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Retail gasoline prices are edging toward or even above $6 per gallon as the new maximum allowable price (MAP) — effective July 15 shows an increase from the previous MAP, with some motorists taking the chance last Thursday morning — July 14 — to fill up their gas tanks...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Department of Education -Division of Curriculum & Instruction led a HOSA delegation to Nashville, Tennessee in June for the 2022 International Leadership Conference (ILC).
The 2022 ILC was an opportunity for students to network, compete, and learn...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man with an outstanding warrant for stealing is now charged with unlawful possession of illegal drugs after police discovered them in his possession.
Lumana’i Faaloma made his initial appearance in court last month. The government has filed two separate cases against...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A resolution conveying the deepest condolences of the Legislature and the people of American Samoa to the Seseparasa family on the passing of former lawmaker Vaamua Henry Sesepasara paying tribute to his service was passed in the House of Representatives this week....
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming final passage of the SFC Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act by the U.S. House of Representatives, as the bill will be sent to President Biden to be signed into law. The legislation is commonly known as the PACT Act, which stands for...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With the support of area residents, Rep. Larry Sanitoa has requested the Public Works Department “to leave the stop signs where they are now” at the four-corner intersection of Ottoville Road and Jason David Street.
“The Stop signs are helping slow the traffic down for...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga says repairing and improving the territory’s infrastructure will not only enhance economic stability, it will also go toward countering climate change in the territory.
“Infrastructure improvements enhance our economic stability. The...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Improving weather conditions are expected over the weekend. Surf will not be as high as in recent days, nor will winds be as strong. However, it will still be breezy and seas will remain rough.
A High Surf Advisory and a Small Craft Advisory remain in effect through the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate on Wednesday approved a concurrent resolution conveying its deepest condolences and sympathies to the children and the entire Atuatasi family on the recent passing of former Senator, High Talking Chief Atuatasi Talosaga.
Senator Tuaolo Manaia Fruean confirmed...