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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA —  The US Justice Department is asking a federal judge to “reject” StarKist Co’s  “attempt to escape punishment for the crime it committed” and to uphold a proposed $100 million fine, as cited in a plea agreement between the parties for the company’s participation in the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man who claimed a package at the Post Office on Feb. 23, 2018, in which crystal meth was found, entered into a plea bargain with the government yesterday morning. Anthony Unasa, 36, was initially charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance (...
ASCC Admissions Outreach Counselor, Katrina Garcia-Helsham helps prospective student Lauama Pese
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Admissions Office at the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) invites high school students, their parents and any interested members of the public to join them for Admissions Night on Wednesday, May 29, in the Auditorium of the College’s Multi-Purpose Center. The...
Congresswomen Aumua Amata and Tulsi Gabbard
Washington, D.C. – Thursday, May 23, 2019 - Congresswoman Aumua Amata announced she is an original cosponsor of a new bill this week to expand Pacific veterans healthcare, introduced by a bipartisan group of five Representatives led by Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02), with Congresswoman Aumua...
Pacific Horizons Class of 2019 during their graduation ceremony
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 14th Annual Commencement program for Pacific Horizons School was held at the Fatu o Aiga auditorium this past Tuesday evening, where 8 seniors received their diplomas in the presence of family members and friends. Paramount Builders, a local company, prides itself in...
Sandra King Young, Medicaid Director- American Samoa Medicaid State Agency
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa received two items of great news yesterday concerning its Affordable Care Act (ACA) funds for its Medicaid program. 100%FMAP According to Sandra King Young, Medicaid Director- American Samoa Medicaid State Agency, Congress has agreed to let all territories...
American Samoa District Court building
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man charged with public peace disturbance and third degree assault made his initial appearance in District Court yesterday morning. Vaimaa Vaimaa Jr was released on his own recognizance and ordered by Judge Elvis P. Patea not to make any direct or indirect contact with...
Lt. Gov. Lemanu Sialega Palepoi Mauga, who is acting governor
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The fiscal year 2020 budget call-letter will be going out soon from the Office of Program Planning and Budget, and the ceiling threshold will be set at the current FY 2019 approved budget - which is just over $400 million. The ceiling for the proposed FY 2020 budget,...
American Samoa Executive Office Building
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA —  Acting Governor of American Samoa, Lemanu Peleti Sialega Mauga has launched the territory’s first policy on how to manage and support civil servants who are experiencing drug or alcohol related problems in the workplace.  The American Samoa Government Drug and Alcohol...
Aumua Amata speaking from podium
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed this week’s first look at the House Interior Appropriations bill, which contains her request for a third straight yearly increase for American Samoa, which is over $2.5 million more than the federal budget proposal for American Samoa Government...

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