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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The timeframe for repatriation flights for citizens of Samoa in American Samoa, wanting to return to Apia, depends on the Prime Minister’ Office, which will also provide the list of passengers for repatriation, says ASG Coronavirus Task Force chairman Iulogologo Joseph...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The first shipment of Covid-19 vaccines is due in American Samoa this week with details surrounding its distribution expected from health authorities shortly.
Director of Health, Motusa Tuileama Nua, said a press conference would be called soon to publicize the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 30-year-old man convicted of stealing a computer, a box of jewelry, one gold ring, a camera and a cellphone from an Asian store in Tafuna has been given another chance by the court.
Allen Lesa appeared in court last week for sentencing. He was initially charged with...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man arrested by DPS Vice & Narcotics Unit last month for alleged drug possession made his initial appearance in court last month.
Sinapati Saili is charged with one count of unlawful possession of marijuana; and one count of unlawful possession of methamphetamine;...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man accused of assaulting his brother-in-law has been sentenced in District Court to 12 months probation, after he pled guilty to third-degree assault under a plea agreement with the government last week.
When given the chance to address the court, Taavili Laupama, who...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga has approved a 3rd Medical Charter on January 8, 2021, being coordinated by the Medicaid agency, LBJ Hospital and Hawaiian Airlines (HAL). All non-Medicaid covered passengers must submit their names to the Medicaid office to get on the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The National Weather Service in Pago Pago has continued a Flash Flood Watch for American Samoa through Sunday afternoon
An active surface trough to the northeast has ushered in heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds. The slow moving trough will hold possible flash...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 30-year-old man accused of violating local drug laws has entered into a plea agreement with the government. Mark Anitipa, who has been in custody since his arrest last year, appeared in Court last week for a Change of Plea (COP) hearing.
Anitipa was initially charged...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Swire Shipping advises the public of a change of port rotation for its Polynesia Service, due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns in the Samoas.
To minimize delays and to comply with local COVID-19 requirements Swire is moving to a reverse port rotation. This change will come...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A probationer who tested positive for meth earlier this month is now in custody, after the court revoked his release.
Tauga Afele was sentenced to 12 months probation after he was convicted of third degree assault in February of this year. Conditions of probation include...