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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 30-year-old man who was released by the court four months ago on his own recognizance under the condition that he remain law abiding and stay alcohol and drug free, is now facing felony drug charges after he was re-arrested for alleged possession of marijuana.
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With the spread of a new variant in the U.S. mainland, the government is doubling down on efforts to fight the spread of COVID by bringing in traveling healthcare professionals experienced in dealing with the coronavirus.
“We warmly welcome the NuWest team as they bring...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Gov Lemanu Peleti Mauga has submitted a request for an additional Hawaiian Airlines flight in May and further proposed weekly flights to resume in June.
This comes well in advance to allow Hawaiian Airlines ample time with planning future operations, the governor said in...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Lt. Gov. Talauega Eleasalo Ale is asking the community to “know that we have visitors here, who are here to help us and to please extend your Samoan hospitality if you see them out and about.”
“Be kind to our folks who are here from the U.S service as well as our federal...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Bluesky’s primary commitment since it was established in 1999 has been to help the community of American Samoa. As the territory and its people are currently managing to cope with life changing experiences with the COVID 19 pandemic, Bluesky wants to do their part and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man with a long criminal history was taken into custody last month after police picked him up for a public peace disturbance (PPD) in the Tafuna area.
Filitoa Apelu, 35, who has a previous assault and stealing conviction from 2014, made his initial appearance in court...
WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata, along with of the Representatives of the five U.S Territories, took part in the letter to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), led by Natural Resources Committee Chair Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) — in a bipartisan effort to identify gaps in...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Public Safety is still investigating the tragic incident from Aoa that occurred this past Sunday, April 10, when a husband shot his wife and later killed himself. The wife is now in stable condition at the LBJ Tropical Medical Center after undergoing...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — LBJ Medical Center has recorded one new COVID-19 related death — as of Apr. 13 — bringing the total number of fatalities to 20, since the first death was reported on Mar. 22, according to officials who participated in Thursday’s COVID-19 Task Force daily briefing.
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or evidence of a negative test is required for persons entering any government owned or lease building, under Gov. Lemanu Peleti Mauga’s new COVID-19 Emergency Declaration, which was effective at 12:01 a.m. until May 13.
This is the only...