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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — ASG Treasury Department, through an Apr. 26th “Economic Impact Payment (EIP) Information” document, provided additional information on the release of the third EIP — or stimulus checks — of $1,400 for qualified tax payers. It confirms that the distributions will be made...
Washington, D.C. — Last night, Wed, April 28, Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata attended President Biden’s first speech to Congress at the U.S. Capitol, marking 100 days of the administration this week, though attendance was limited due to COVID-19 precautions. She released the following statement:
“I...
Pago Pago, AMRICAN SAMOA — Lt Governor Talauega Eleasalo Ale gave the COVID Task Force an outlook on its repatriation operations, which will cease in a few months’ time as leaders look to opening up the borders under strict guidelines in order to continue to keep American Samoa COVID free.
At the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man was arrested by police pursuant to an arrest warrant on the allegation that he attempted to rape a 16-year-old girl at the her residence in Amaluia.
The man, Tovi’o Ah Sam made his initial appearance in District Court last week.
According to the government’s case,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — US District Court Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood with the federal court in Guam this week gave preliminary approval to a proposed class action settlement over a lawsuit brought by three American Samoa residents against ANZ Guam Inc. and its local operation, ANZ...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A young man who is accused of being rude and disrespectful to his grandmother was ordered by the court to find another place to live while his matter is pending in court.
Police arrested Peniata Taase from his home on Monday last week, and he made his initial appearance...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa has until May 3, 2023 to comply with the federal REAL ID Act, after US Secretary of Homeland Security (USDHS), Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced on Tuesday the extension deadline for all states and territories as well as Washington D.C.
Extending the REAL ID...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man was taken into custody after a court marshal allegedly discovered in his possession a glass pipe and cut up straws, both containing a quantity of white crystalline substance, during the man’s visit to the district court house to see his probation officer....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — After reviewing the American Samoa Economic Development Authority’s (ASEDA) public notice of their plan to issue and sell a 2021 bonds series, Rep. Larry Sanitoa says the bonds would increase the government debt by up to $25 million and maintains his belief that the Fono...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A former employee of the Attorney General’s Office convicted of stealing money from people, who were seeking an ‘OK-Board’ for travel, was sentenced by the High Court to 24 months probation.
Loimata Savea, who out on a $5,000, cash bond, appeared before Associate Justice...