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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Rep. Vailiuama Steve Leasiolagi has requested the House ASPA committee for a hearing to discuss the continuous increasing cost of utilities over many months now.
Vailiuama told faipule during this week’s House session that the increase in utility costs is not something...
by Samoa News staff
While waiting for at least one-week to verify a second surge of the community spread of COVID-19 in the territory, the Health Department has already proposed a response plan, as the number of new positive cases increased to 344 for the week of July 4 to 10 compared to 317 new...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Government’s proposed budget for the new financial year, starting October 1 2022, is capped at $693.41 million with $84.54 million allocated for salaries.
The proposed budget has increased over the previous financial year’s $552.78 million budget — by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A father of three who is on probation after being convicted of unlawful possession of meth and stealing is now back in court for another alleged drug offense.
Eveni Folau made his initial appearance in Court last month.
He is charged with one count of unlawful possession...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Rep. Lua’itaua Gene Pan has called out to ASG for better seawalls and roads for Tutuila and Aunu’u, especially for the eastern district.
During the House Session this week, Lua’itaua said the problem of huge waves in some of the villages in the eastern area including his...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The local Education Department (ASDOE) Office of Student Records Management will begin registration for all new students and returning students from private and off island schools for the new school year 2022-2023 next week Monday, July 18 from 7:30a.m. to 3:30p.m.
Late...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — One of the four man involved in a fight outside of a restaurant in Tafuna last month was arrested and charged with felony assault. During his arrest, cops found drugs in his pocket.
Kolia Afemata made his initial appearance in Court last month. He is charged with...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Pago Pago International Airport has been shutdown and the Hawaiian Airlines flight scheduled for Thursday night canceled, as the runway is closed due to damage from heavy waves.
A statement issued by Gov. Lemanu Peleti Mauga says that “all government offices are...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — This National Weather Service Pago Pago photo shows an example of coastal flooding reported along east, south, and west facing shores.
“Although king tides ended yesterday (Wednesday) around 1 PM, large southerly swells continues to impact our shores.:
The Weather...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Rep. Lua’itaua Gene Pan believes that it’s about time to end use of the TALOFAPass web system before it brings more frustration and pain to our people.
During the House Session yesterday morning, Lua’itaua raised many issues pertaining to the future of the territory. He...