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Honolulu, HAWAII — President Joe Biden’s administration is under pressure to reject racist case law that helps shape the federal government’s relationship with U.S. territories.
But some residents of at least one Pacific territory are concerned about the potential implications of upending the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 45-year-old taxi driver who was convicted of receiving stolen goods has been sentenced to two years probation.
Jerry Tuinei was initially charged with one count of conspiracy to steal, a class C felony, punishable by imprisonment of up to 7 years, a fine of up to $5,...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata said she appreciates a recent informative briefing by NOAA Administrator Dr. Richard Spinrad, an oceanographer who also serves as Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, regarding the volcanic status of the Vailulu’u Seamount....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Health Department’s COVID-19 Situational Report released last night shows that as of 7p.m on Feb. 28, the territory’s cumulative positive coronavirus cases has reached a total of 85, with 20 individuals testing positive yesterday.
Of the 20 new positives, 18 of them...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Members of the community are observing the sudden price increases for essential goods such as cases of bottled of water, bread, frozen foods like boxes of chicken and turkey tails and other food items including sugar, rice, and a variety of other staples.
A side issue is...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 35-year-old mother of four accused of abusing one of her young children before she turned around and allegedly assaulted the woman who reported the child abuse incident to police last year — is now in custody after she was arrested last month.
According to the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The “challenge” faced by the local Education Department (AS-DOE) with its Remote Learning Plan (RLP) under the elevated Code Red threat level is the lack of enough devices for each student, said Education director Talauega Dr. Samasoni Asaeli, during a news conference...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 40-year-man was arrested on the allegation that he assaulted his wife inside their vehicle. He made his initial appearance in court last month where he entered a not guilty plea to the charges against him.
The man is being charged with public peace disturbance, third...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In an address delivered yesterday afternoon via live-stream on KVZK-TV social media platforms, Gov. Lemanu Peleti Palepoi Sialega Mauga announced that the current Code Red level will continue for another week.
The previous 7-days of Code Red was effective through Mar. 1...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — ASG, through the Health Department, is working with its federal partners, including the U.S Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide more COVID-19 tests and other supplies, as community spread of the virus continues to increase.
DoH officials made the...