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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A stepfather accused of raping and sexually abusing his 16-year-old stepdaughter is now in custody after he was arrested last month pursuant to an arrest warrant from the court. Illegal drugs were discovered in the defendant’s possession during the arrest.
The government...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In a news release on Monday this week, government owned Territorial Bank of American Samoa announced that during a board meeting on Sept. 23rd, board member, Sen. Togiola T.A. Tulafono was elected chairman.
Also during the same meeting, board member Salaia Gabbard was...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Two men were arrested last month for fighting during an anniversary party in Ottoville.
Feafi Apelu and Laga Tagoa’i made their initial appearances in District Court last month. They are charged with third degree assault and disturbing the public peace.
The Court...
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata is welcoming the announcement of $950,000 in federal funds for programs that seek to identify, assess, and respond to instances of domestic violence and sexual assault. This grant, administered by the US Department of Justice’s Office on Violence...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Gov. Lemanu Peleti Palepoi Sialega Mauga has ordered all flags in the territory to be flown-at-half staff today and that ASG will observe a half day today — marking the 12th anniversary of the deadly Sept. 29, 2009 tsunami that claimed the lives of 34 people in American...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — This past Saturday, the Manū Mai Lagi Foundation awarded scholarships to four ASCC students. The mission of this organization is to provide support or financial assistance to students of Samoan descent that are unable to receive local and federal aid due to their...
Pago Pago AMERICAN SAMOA — Lt. Gov. Talauega Eleasalo Ale, acting on behalf of Gov. Lemanu Peleti Palepoi Sialega Mauga, signed into law last Thursday, two administration bills. Talauega informed Fono leaders of the two bills signed into law after a review of both measures.
SUPPLEMENTAL BILL
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man who is on probation for assault and stealing is now back in court on another stealing allegation. Police arrested Iairo Palesoo, also known as Iro Soo three months ago after he was released from the Territorial Correctional Facility (TCF) after serving a 20-month...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomed a response to her recent inquiries from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announcing a $2.3 million boost in total available Medicaid funding in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 (beginning October 1) from $85.5 to 87.8 million,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Sentencing for Faresi Pa’au in High Court is set for next month. He has already pled guilty, under a plea agreement, to felony stealing.
Paau was initially charged with first-degree robbery; but under the plea agreement, read in court during a change of plea hearing, and...