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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 30-year-old male accused of disturbing the peace on Monday, Nov. 05, 2019 made his initial appearance in District Court last week, where he entered a ‘not guilty’ plea to the charges against him.
Aleki Vavega Jr, also known as “Alex Vavega Jr” is charged with third...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The governor’s appointed Minimum Wage Task Force shared three options for consideration to address — and among other things — sustainability and economic feasibility pertaining to the federally mandated minimum wage hikes for American Samoa.
The Oct. 23rd, 18-page report...
Apia, SAMOA — A former Methodist church minister in Samoa has pleaded guilty to 10 charges, including rape and an indecent act to a dependent family member.
Tugia Tuliau, 51, today appeared in the Supreme Court for the third time after he had consulted with his counsel.
Tuliau was serving as...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The leader of a medical team screening children for strep throat and rheumatic heart disease in America Samoa is urging parents to pay attention when their children complain of sore throats or joints.
Laura Armsby is leading a nine-member team from Oregon Health and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Students at the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) majoring in Criminal Justice had the opportunity earlier this month to observe firsthand the inner workings of the local law enforcement system when 14 of them participated in the first field trip by College...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga declared that Veterans Day on Nov. 11th will be observed as a holiday in American Samoa and all government offices are closed today. Prior to the official observance put together by the ASG Veterans Affairs Office at the Veterans Memorial Center...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — It’s that time of year, again! A team of doctors from the Shriners Hospital for Children in Honolulu will be on island from November 12-14, 2019 to conduct follow up visits and review new cases.
Any child below 18 years of age that has orthopedic conditions (i.e....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The ASG Veterans Affairs Office is putting together a government program for Veterans Day to be held at the Veterans Memorial Center at the Tafuna Industrial Park — across from ANZ Bank. The ceremony begins at 8a.m. on Monday and the governor will be in attendance,...
Pago Pago, AMERICA SAMOA — Rep. Larry Sanitoa — on behalf of several residents and motorists — has reached out to Paramount Builders Inc., president and CEO, Papali’i Lauli’i Alofa; and Public Works to find a permanent solution to a “very serious and dangerous pool of stagnant water” next to the...
Pago Pago, AMERICA SAMOA — A 23-year-old man from Kokoland accused of burglarizing a store in Tafuna and taking off with several items has admitted to the allegations against him.
Tavita Aviata Jr, who has been in custody since his arrest, unable to post a $10,000 surety bond appeared in High Court...