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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man who attempted to pick a fight with his 46-year-old uncle and then assaulted his brother-in-law has been ordered to serve 40 days at the TCF for violating conditions of his probation. He is also placed on probation for 24 months after he pled guilty to private peace...
Washington, D.C. — The Federal Communications Commission this past Friday announced its latest efforts to make mid-band spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band (3550-3700 MHz) available for 5G and other advanced wireless services to a diverse array of operators, including actions that will enable commercial...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In an advertisement posted, starting yesterday on its website, the American Samoa TeleCommunication Authority (ASTCA) is looking to hire a new chief executive officer, who will work closely with the ASTCA board of directors, serving as the primary link between the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Gov. Lemanu Peleti Palepoi Sialega Mauga has called on residents of American Samoa to “remember the sacrifice” of three local police officers, who have died in the line of duty since 1981, as the territory joins the rest of the nation is recognizing National Police Week...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 27-year-old man accused of beating up his wife and trying to have sex with her in front of her friend, who tried to stop the assault, has entered into a plea agreement with the government. The man has a pending domestic violence charge involving the same victim.
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The case against a married man accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl was filed in District Court last month. During his arrest, cops discovered drugs in his possession and in his vehicle. Fiatoa Maeli, 47, made his initial appearance last month.
He is charged...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata met with White House officials this past Friday to highlight American Samoa’s needs.
In a meeting with White House Associate Director for Puerto Rico and other Territories Gretchen Sierra-Zorita and Special Assistant to the President and House...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Dept. of Administrative Services Office of Archives and Records Management has finally received digital copies of early ASG Vital Statistics microfilm archives. Although delayed for over a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, work progressed and digitized microfilm...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 32-year-old man accused of assisting two males who burglarized and stole from a home on the west side, has entered into a plea agreement with the government.
David Taupola was originally charged with one count of stealing, a class C felony, punishable by imprisonment...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man who failed to comply with conditions of his 5-year probation has been given another chance. Probationer Felise Motu was arrested last month after he tested positive for Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), an active compound in the locally illegal drug marijuana, during his...