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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man who is on probation for a drug conviction as well as having a pending drug case in court from last year was arrested again two weeks ago on another drug case.
Ah Chong Lefatia made his initial appearance in Court two weeks ago. He is charged with unlawful...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With their contract ending in May this year, medial personnel from Washington state-based NuWest Staffing group, are trying to secure seats on Hawaiian Airlines flights back to the U.S.
And LBJ Medical Center chief executive officer, Moefa’auo William Emmsley made public...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The DoH COVID Situation Report as of May 10 shows 8 new positive cases, including one from Ta’u island and no new COVID-related deaths reported by LBJ Medical Center.
Total cumulative COVID related fatalities remains at 30 while overall cumulative positives since the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The May fuel surcharge for the American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) increased as fuel costs continue to spike globally. And if you’re a customer that uses a lot of electricity, you may have noticed the new increase.
In a May 9 notice, ASPA said that recent spike in fuel...
Washington, D.C. — Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming notice of a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) providing over $66,000 for an aircraft rescue and fire fighting safety equipment project at Pago Pago International Airport.
Specifically, the grant of $66,666 is through the American...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Governor’s Office released this week new guidelines for inter Samoa travel while complaints surface from local residents, who told Samoa News about the confusion on requirements for entering the Independent State and where in American Samoa do travelers actually...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A stepfather accused of having sexual intercourse with his stepdaughter over a 4-year period beginning when the victim was 12-years old is now in custody after he was arrested at the beginning of this month.
The alleged sexual relationship between the defendant and his...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — It’s the “hope of the Governor and the Task Force... to have the government fully functioning by the summer time,” declared Lt. Gov. Talauega Eleasalo Ale during Monday’s COVID-19 Task Force virtual news conference.
Fully functioning government operations would have...
St. George, UTAH — Dixie State University in St. George, Utah recently celebrated the achievements of the institution's largest-ever graduating class of 2,684 degree candidates at the university's 111th Commencement Ceremony.
During the ceremony, held on May 6 in Greater Zion Stadium on the DSU...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring American Samoa’s police, highlighting National Police Week, and recognizing National Peace Officers Memorial Day (Sunday, May 15).
“I join all Americans in celebrating the law enforcement officers who keep us safe, day in and day out...