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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata took part this past week in a Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to several Pacific region countries that have strategic partnerships with the United States, including meetings with key participants in the international Our Ocean Conference in Palau...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man who is on probation for stealing and burglary is now in custody after being arrested last month and charged for violating local drug laws.
Saumani Panisia made his initial appearance in Court last month.
He is charged with one count of unlawful possession of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Several LBJ Tropical Medical Center nurses say they have been placed on leave without pay after they failed to comply with the Governor’s mandate for all first responders and health workers to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 — including the booster shot.
Some nurses...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In his proclamation for the 2022 Flag Day, under the theme “You and Your Constitution”, Gov. Lemanu Peleti Mauga also officially announced that this year’s Constitutional Convention will be held in June — but with no specific dates noted.
The proclamation states in part...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The much scaled-back 2022 Flag Day ceremony, under the theme “O Oe ma Lou Fa’avae” - “You and Your Constitution” - is a one-day event at the Malae o le Talu at Fagatogo, Monday, April 18, marking 122 years since American Samoa became a U.S territory.
Flag Day is marked...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A media question posed during last Monday’s news conference relates to government collections, if it has been affected due to ongoing COVID-19 emergency declaration restrictions, which among other things, closed down non-essential businesses.
In response, Lt. Gov....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Sione Sama is now in custody after being arrested on the allegation he assaulted a man in Leone.
Sama is charged with one count of 2nd-degree assault and stealing, both felonies; along with one count of trespass and making threat remarks, both class A misdemeanors.
Bail...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On this Easter Sunday morning the world has never been in greater need for words of hope and comfort. Stepping forward American Samoa’s political and religious leaders remind us — by living out the transforming message of Christ at Easter we have a chance to emulate His...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa COVID-19 Outbreak Situational Report released Saturday morning, Apr. 16, states that 1 new COVID-related death was recorded on Apr. 14, which also reported 40 news positive cases, no new hospitalizations, and 203 cases released from home isolation.
The...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Rotaract Club of Pago Pago concluded their Disabilities Awareness Art Contest and announced eight winners on Monday, April 11, 2022. The event started on March 11 to promote National Disability Awareness Month and showcase the artistic talents of our local Disabled...