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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 46-year-old man from Fiji convicted of sexually assaulting a 16-year old girl — who is also a Fiji national — has been ordered by the High Court to depart the territory and remain outside of its borders for 7 years, which is the duration of his probation sentence....
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man with an outstanding warrant from last year for burglarizing a store and stealing several items was arrested last week and is now in custody. Michael Mikaele made his initial appearance before District Court Judge Elvis P. Patea last week. He is represented by...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The slight increase of 2% in revenues proposed under the government’s FY 2020 budget, is the result of passage of new revenue measures that were signed into law, according to Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga in his cover letter to Fono leaders, who were also informed that the...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man accused of possession of 3 small stamp-sized baggies containing a white crystalline substance has pled guilty. Solomona Tagaloa, who has been in custody since his arrest last year, appeared in High Court this week for a Change of Plea hearing. He was initially...
 American Samoa Fono representative, Andra Samoa in her home village of Leone.
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A fono representative in American Samoa says methamphetamine use is at crisis levels in the US territory. The Fofo District faipule, Andra Samoa, says like many on Tutuila her village of Leone is infested with the drug. Ms Samoa told RNZ News' Dominic Godfrey they don't...
Education Department director Dr. Ruth Matagi-Tofiga speaking at cabinet meeting last week.
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Education Department director Dr. Ruth Matagi-Tofiga, during the ASDOE presentation last Friday at the cabinet meeting held at the Tafuna Elementary School gym, shared highlights from what the department describes as “Special Interest Projects”. Among them is a new...
Jean P. Hayden Museum before the extension.
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Jean P. Hayden Museum extension, the Fagatogo Pavilion, and the new DPS fitness center were all scheduled to be dedicated this Saturday, Aug. 31st as part of the 6th Annual Workforce Day, sponsored by the American Samoa Government. But plans have changed. Governor...
Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga has proposed legislation which seeks to increase the salaries of the governor and lieutenant governor, to become effective Jan. 3, 2021 — which is the start of a new administration in government. The proposed bill, transmitted to Fono leaders...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man who was arrested last Thursday morning after drugs and ammunition were found inside his vehicle was released by the court yesterday morning, after the government was unable to file any charges against him. Faamalu Vili’s name was on yesterday’s court calendar....
Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga with school principals
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — At last Friday’s cabinet meeting, Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga reminded directors and Executive Branch agency heads that Aug. 30th is the cut-off date for submission of invoices for processing under fiscal year 2019 for expenses paid with local funds. Lolo said purchase...

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