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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man was arrested last month on the allegation that he burglarized a home in Fagaima before he assaulted an intoxicated man who was walking on the road late at night.
When questioned by police, the defendant, Aroni Iosua said that he wanted to be a bad person and he was...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The driver of a vehicle pulled over by police officers for a traffic violation is now charged with violating local drug laws after cops discovered drugs in the vehicle and in his possession.
The driver, Siaosi Saipani made his initial appearance in District Court this...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata released the following statement.
“It is a true blessing that we don’t have any COVID cases on the island. It is also a blessing to be part of the United States, as we celebrate every Flag Day. I respect that the Governor has a big responsibility,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — One of the co-defendants in the Ottoville drug case from last year will serve 20 months at the Territorial Correctional Facility (TCF) and thereafter, he is to depart the territory and remain outside of its borders for 5 years — the duration of his probation.
Faatoga...
Washington, D.C. — Thursday, December 02,2020 — Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata spoke on the House floor in support of her bipartisan small business bill, which was passed by the full House and sent to the U.S. Senate for consideration.
In September, Congresswoman Amata introduced the bipartisan...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In a public invitation released yesterday by the Governor’s Office, Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga and Lt. Gov. Lemanu Palepoi Sialega Mauga, and ASG invites the general public to the dedication of the Su’igaula o le Atuvasa Public Park facilities — as seen in this Samoa News...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Government finances and other critical matters including the deadly coronavirus pandemic were some of the issues discussed during a meeting between Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga and the incoming Administration of governor-elect, Lt. Gov. Lemanu Palepoi Sialega Mauga and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man accused of causing serious bodily harm to another man in Happy Valley a few months ago is now in custody after he was arrested by police during a traffic stop, in which they discovered illegal drugs inside the vehicle and on the defendant.
Lafitaga Unasa is the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With recent heavy rains — and also American Samoa now in hurricane season, causing lots of rain — the Health Department “highly recommends the public be cautious of contaminated water or soil.”
This is according to Health director Motusa Tuileama Nua, in the latest DoH...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The owner of a rental unit in the Malaeimi area, who was charged and convicted of assaulting his tenants — a man and his daughter — was sentenced to 12 months probation last week.
Taase Anapu was initially charged with second-degree assault, a class D felony. But the...