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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Gov. Lemanu Peleti Mauga is reminding cabinet members of new COVID-19 restrictions that mandate proof of COVID-19 vaccination or evidence of a negative test is required for persons entering any government owned or leased building.
“It is incumbent on all directors and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — It was during sentencing that the court advised a man not to hide behind his sick father and sister — If he wanted a second chance. This was the message from the court during the sentencing of a 42-year-old man convicted of unlawful possession of a controlled substance,...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting availability of upcoming federal funding of over $1 million for fiscal year 2022 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
FEMA notified Members of Congress of $405 million nationwide in pre-award determinations for state...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Government is joining with local non-profits to assist low-income individuals and families impacked by COVID-19 restrictions.
In a letter dated April 4, 2022, Gov Lemanu Peleti Mauga announced an award of $50,000 to the Give Light Initiative, under the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A father of four convicted of unlawful possession of illegal drugs was released from the Territorial Correctional Facility (TCF) for 90 days to seek and secure gainful employment. If he is unable to secure gainful employment, he is to report back to the TCF to serve the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — An ASG official has told Samoa News that only one traveler tested positive from the 200-plus passengers who arrived on the April 14 Hawaiian Air flight and that person was transferred to isolation.
Any traveler who tests positive is directed to an area for medical...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The new maximum allowable price (MAP), or wholesale price, for land diesel and unleaded gasoline — which became effective Apr. 15 — is expected to, or has already pushed the retail price at local gas stations to exceed the $5 per gallon mark for motorists on Tutuila.
As...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — ASG Treasurer Malemo Tausaga, in a brief statement last week Thursday afternoon, announced that the 5th batch of tax refunds — more than $1.4million — is scheduled for release today, Tuesday, Apr. 19.
A total of 316 taxpayers who filed Feb. 3, will be getting their...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man convicted of molesting a 12-year-old girl while she was walking home received a probated sentence from the Court.
After serving his period of detention, the Court ordered Lino Penitito to depart the territory and remain outside of its borders for the remainder of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — ASG’s Human Resources Department will begin early next month the intake application process for the Cash Assistance Program (CAP), which will provide financial help for workers whose employment was affected due to COVID-19 restrictions.
And based on the DHR proposal...