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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 47-year-old uncle accused of raping his 16-year-old niece was arrested last week and is now in custody. He made his initial appearance before the Court two weeks ago.
When arrested by police, illegal drugs were discovered in the defendant’s possession.
The government...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa Department of Education announced the top winners at the thirty-third annual American Samoa Science Symposium — STEAM related competition for high school students. The science symposium is coordinated to inspire young scientists, engineers and innovators...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A young man who assaulted another man by punching him in the face and kicking him multiple times while he was on the ground was sentenced last month to 24 months behind bars.
Tolai Taaloga was initially charged with third degree assault; third degree property damage;...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 52-year-old man from Pavaivai was arrested by police last month, for the alleged sexual abuse of a 16-year-old girl.
The matter was reported to authorities by the victim’s father on Nov. 10th. Police who responded spoke to the victim and her parents at their home in...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The first repatriation flight for American Samoa residents stranded across the U.S. is set for some time in January or February next year, while Hawaiian Airlines flights between Honolulu and Pago Pago are once again suspended, this time for 34 days.
This is according to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The first repatriation flight to bring home some 600 local residents stranded across the United States will be some time in January or February next year, depending on the implementation of the 10-day quarantine protocols in Hawai’i.
This is according to Gov. Lolo...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 42-year-old man accused of assaulting his 50-year-old uncle with a machete two years ago is now in custody after he was arrested last month.
Winston Faaleo was arrested during a traffic stop for driving a vehicle with an expired license plate tag.
It’s not known at...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With the continuing rise in coronavirus cases across the U.S, the local Health Department has maintained its stand on keeping the borders closed, while the DoH is requiring — effective today, Dec. 1st —protective face masks for all those who visit its community health...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The driver of a vehicle pulled over by police officers during a traffic stop two weeks ago for speeding is now charged with violating local drug laws.
The driver, Timothy Vailepa made his initial appearance in court two weeks ago. He is charged with one count of unlawful...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Two more public schools buildings broke ground last Friday morning as the Lolo Administration heads towards the end of its term in government while the project to build a new centralized Education Department building has been re-bid.
Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga and...