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Manumalo Academy’s 8th grade Class of 2019
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Dozens of proud parents, family members, and friends gathered at Manumalo Baptist Church yesterday morning to witness the 8th grade graduation of 43 Flames who will now head to high school. Local company Paramount Builders prides itself in promoting education and...
Manu Lefatia in handcuffs escorted by two police officers
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Jury instructions and opening statements for the jury trial of a man accused of taking police on a high-speed chase back in Dec. 2017 began yesterday in High Court. Manu Lefatia, who has been in custody without bail since his arrest Jan. 2018 is charged with first-degree...
American Samoa High Court building
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 46-year-old man from Samoa who was convicted of unlawful possession of 2 glass pipes containing methamphetamine has told the court that he’s not a bad person. Tinilau Malaesaili was ordered to serve 20 months at the Territorial Correctional Facility (TCF) as a...
Territorial Correctional Facility, TCF
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man who was to be released from custody last week after he entered into a plea agreement with the government was remanded back to the Territorial Correctional Facility (TCF) that same day, after he allegedly tested positive for methamphetamine. Niko Tuipine appeared in...
 Rep. Amata questions DOI Secretary Bernhardt
Washington, D.C. — Last week, Congresswoman Aumua Amata and the Natural Resources Committee conducted a budget and policy hearing with Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, and she placed a focus on American Samoa’s fishing needs. In her questioning of the Secretary of the Interior,...
Former DHSS employee Vincent Toeava
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The third co-defendant in the food stamp fraud case is scheduled to appear in court next month for sentencing, after his plea agreement with the government was accepted last week. Vincent Toeava, who has been in custody since his arrest early last year, unable to post a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa government officials have been told that the North Korean cargo ship Wise Honest has a $US100 million insurance policy which would cover any mishap while the vessel is in the territory. The Director of Port Administration Taimalelagi Dr Claire Poumele said...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The court delivered a strong message last week during the sentencing of Apelu Jr Falaniko, 23, convicted of violating local drug laws, saying a lot of young people are taking the many opportunities available to them lightly, wasting their time and not utilizing it wisely...
Just say no to marijuana
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The case against Nelson Dorson who was charged with unlawful possession of illegal drugs last year was dismissed by the High Court last week, after Chief Justice Michael Kruse granted the government’s motion to dismiss the case. Dorson was represented by Assistant Public...
American Samoa High Court building
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man who stole money from his parents to buy meth from Le Aute begged the court for another chance so he can care for his elderly parents — the victims of his actions. Faavaetumau Anetone who has been in custody since his arrest, unable to post a $5,000 cash bond...

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