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![[l-r]: candidate for lieutenant governor Tapaau Dr. Dan Mageo Aga, and candidate for governor, I’aulualo Fa’afetai Talia; candidate for governor Lt. Gov. Lemanu Palepoi Sialega Mauga and candidate for lieutenant governor Talauega Eleasalo Va’alele Ale; and candidate for lieutenant governor Tapumanaia Galu Satele Jr. with candidate for governor Sen. Nuanuaolefeagaiga Saoluaga T. Nua.](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/asba_forum_0.png?itok=_YSsUINm "Posing for the group photo after the forum are [l-r]: candidate for lieutenant governor Tapaau Dr. Dan Mageo Aga, and candidate for governor, I’aulualo Fa’afetai Talia; candidate for governor Lt. Gov. Lemanu Palepoi Sialega Mauga and candidate for lieutenant governor Talauega Eleasalo Va’alele Ale; and candidate for lieutenant governor Tapumanaia Galu Satele Jr. with candidate for governor Sen. Nuanuaolefeagaiga Saoluaga T. Nua. The gubernatorial team of Gaoteote and Fai’ivae had prior commitments and were unable to attend. [SN file photo]")
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — New taxes or increases in current taxes to provide additional revenue for the government has come up every gubernatorial election year and it has surfaced this year, during the second forum hosted by the American Samoa Bar Association earlier this month at the American...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The local Fijian community in American Samoa gathered with their families and friends on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at the Lion’s Park to celebrate their nation's Golden Independence Anniversary. The local celebration commemorates the day Fiji took its place in the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man convicted of violating local drug laws was sentenced to 5 years probation.
Avei Tagaloa, who has been in custody since his arrest last year appeared in High Court last week for sentencing.
Tagaloa was initially charged with unlawful possession of a controlled...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Trial Division of the High Court has granted a defense motion dismissing one of the two lawsuits filed against Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga and the American Samoa Government in connection with the governor’s four COVID-19 emergency declarations since March.
The court’s...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Just over 400 overseas absentee ballots — including American Samoa residents stranded in the U.S due to border closer — have cast their ballots, as the Election Office has officially designated 41-polling stations territory wide for the Nov. 3, 2020 general election....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man accused of assaulting his wife and threatening to kill her with a machete was arrested by police and charged with assault involving domestic violence. However, when the defendant was apprehended, cops discovered illegal drugs in his possession.
(Samoa News has...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — This Samoa News photo taken yesterday morning, shows the status of the yet to be constructed new two-story Fono building in Fagatogo. This large area is usually filled with water, during times of heavy rain.
It remains unclear as to when actual construction work on the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Among the actions of a new administration, that will be closely watched by the public, is the selection of cabinet members and criteria that will be used for the process.
“What criteria would you use to select members of your cabinet, particularly for key roles?” was one...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On Sept. 18th, 2020, a man who identified himself as Viali Anesone called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and requested police assistance at his home in Fogagogo. Four police officers answered the call. During their conversation, the officers tried to calm down the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Development Bank of American Samoa, in a press release, has announced a one-time 50% waiver for its ASG student loan recipients for a limited amount of time, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The ASG student loan program has been in existence for a long time, and is...