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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With the Territory still under the Code Red declaration, for its 76th Commencement, the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) has selected a format which adheres to existing safety protocols, while minimizing health risks to the participants, especially the graduates....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man convicted by the court two years ago for 3rd-degree assault and endangering the welfare of a child — both involving domestic violence — was arrested again by police last month on the same allegation that he assaulted his wife — again. During his arrest, officers...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Veterans Memorial Stadium is the proposed venue for public high school graduations on Tutuila next month, and it will comply with current COVID-19 protocol such as masking and social distancing according to the local Education Department’s (ASDOE) plan submitted to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Gov. Lemanu Peleti Mauga has moved to “designate and authenticate” the ASG Technology Office (ASGTO) as American Samoa’s Primary Entity to submit “verified broadband data” under the guidance of the federal Broadband Data Task Force (BDTF).
The governor provided the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Lt. Gov. Talauega Eleasalo Ale has again called on the community — especially businesses whose activities are prohibited under COVID-19 Emergency Declaration restrictions — for continued patience and support as the government eases restrictions going forward, with the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Vinitala Leulumoega was arrested during a public disturbance incident in Vaitogi last month and later charged for violating local drug laws after police discovered illegal drugs in his possession. During the interview, investigators became aware of a warrant for his...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A look at the sample of the meal package from the school lunch program distributed at the Fagaima Methodist Church Hall on Monday morning for older students (left) and younger students (right), who are attending classes through virtual learning — for either public or...
Manchester, N.H. — Nikkie White of American Samoa has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Winter 2022 President's List.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above are named to the President's List. Full-time status is achieved by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man arrested for assaulting his wife is now charged with unlawful possession of illegal drugs after police found meth in his possession.
The defendant, a 41-year-old taxi driver appeared in court last month for his initial appearance where he informed the court that he...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring all our Service Members from American Samoa for National Armed Forces Day (May 21) and National Military Appreciation Month.
“In honor of Armed Forces Day and National Military Appreciation Month, we send our profound gratitude to each...