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A home on Tutuila destroyed during Tropical Storm Gita.
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The second insurance payment for the American Samoa Government for damages from Tropical Storm Gita should be released within weeks, according to Insurance Commissioner Peter Fuimaono. The government's total claim to insurer, Lloyds of London, for damages to government...
Chairman Takano greeting Congresswoman Amata and Conference Chair Liz Cheney.
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Aumua Amata and the House Veterans Affairs Committee conducted a hearing to examine the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) efforts to reduce suicide among the Veteran population. Prior to the hearing, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney joined...
Kuki Tuiasosopo (front, 2nd right) and members of his Drama Workshop (DRA 150) class
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA —  As stated in its Institutional Learning Outcomes, the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) strives to ensure that its students acquire skills and demonstrate proficiencies as effective communicators.  The qualities of effective communication include the ability to...
Psgo Pago International Airport sign
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Chief Procurement Officer, Dr. Oreta M. Crichton has cancelled the solicitation bid for the “construction management service” contract for one of the airport projects intended to be awarded to Silva Group, a new local company in the construction industry. However, there...
StarKist Tuna Creations flavor pouches
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The government of Ecuador has petitioned the federal government for inclusion of its tuna in foil pouch products for free-duty treatment for export to the U.S. arguing — among other things — that StarKist can’t produce large amounts due to lack of land availability in...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man accused of unlawful possession of 4 glass pipes containing a white crystalline substance has pled guilty. Malaki Tagaloa, who has been in custody since his arrest last year, appeared in High Court last week for a Change of Plea hearing. Tagaloa was initially...
[l-r] Brig. Gen. Douglas F. Anderson, Commander of the US Army 9th Mission Support Command; Attorney General Talauega Eleasalo V. Ale, who is the acting governor; and Police Commissioner Le’i Sonny Thompson
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A Memorandum of Understanding was signed yesterday between the Army Reserve and DPS, for the Dept. of Public Safety’s use of the Army’s Modular Small Arms Range (MSAR), the indoor shooting range that was dedicated last Friday. The MOU outlines responsibilities of both...
Tafuna HS students who participated three weeks ago in the 2019 Island-Wide National History Day competition
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Overall winner of the 2019 Island-Wide National History Day competition, is the Tafuna High School. The Warriors claimed several top standings in certain categories including the “overall winner” for the senior division, which went to Lolua Leomiti, Katherine Betham, and...
American Samoa High Court building
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man from Samoa convicted of raping his partner and pointing a gun to her face is going to jail. Kueva J. McFall, 40, appeared in court last week for sentencing. Assistant Public Defender Ryan Anderson defended, while prosecuting was Assistant Attorney General Laura...
American Samoa District Court building
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Bail for Viane Soonalole was set at $20,000 when he was taken into custody pursuant to an arrest warrant. Soonalole made his initial appearance in District Court last Monday, April 22nd and he later waived his right to a preliminary examination. His case is now in High...

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