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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — More than 250 requests for COVID-19 absentee ballots for local active voters stranded off island due to border closures have been received by the Election Office, which has already sent out the ballots, as preparations are well underway for the Nov. 3, 2020 general...
![The teams (l-r] on stage: Sen. Fai’ivae Iuli Godinet, candidate for lieutenant governor and running mate candidate for governor, Senate President Gaoteote Tofau Palaie; candidate for governor; Lt. Gov. Lemanu Peleti Mauga candidate for governor and Talauega Eleasalo Va’alele Ale for lieutenant governor; I’aulualo Fa’afetai Talia candidate for governor and Tapaau Dr. Dan Mageo Aga as lieutenant governor; and Tapumanaia Galu Satele Jr., for lieutenant governor and candidate for governor, Nuauaolefeagaiga Saol](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/asba_forum_1.jpg?itok=f1H8nKsC "The teams (l-r] on stage: Sen. Fai’ivae Iuli Godinet, candidate for lieutenant governor and running mate candidate for governor, Senate President Gaoteote Tofau Palaie; candidate for governor; Lt. Gov. Lemanu Peleti Mauga candidate for governor and Talauega Eleasalo Va’alele Ale for lieutenant governor; I’aulualo Fa’afetai Talia candidate for governor and Tapaau Dr. Dan Mageo Aga as lieutenant governor; and Tapumanaia Galu Satele Jr., for lieutenant governor and candidate for governor, Nuauaolefeagaiga Saoluaga Nua. [courtesy photo]")
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Domestic violence cases before the court have been on the rise in the territory and was an issue raised by the American Samoa Bar Association during its gubernatorial forum last week.
“Sadly every day we read about domestic violence in the news. How would your...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The driver of a car in which police allegedly found a black bag containing a white crystalline substance, marijuana joints, and drug paraphernalia has been arrested and charged.
Esau Sefo of Tafeta made his initial appearance in District Court last week.
He is charged...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Two men arrested last month during a traffic stop on the allegation that illegal drugs were found in their possession are now charged with violating local drug laws. Both men also had outstanding bench warrants for failing to appear in District court during their...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — An intoxicated man who was picked up by cops last Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 and charged with public peace disturbance and resisting arrest has been released on his own recognizance, under standard conditions.
Vaiula Akei made his initial appearance in District Court on...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The attorney for the American Samoa Government and Congresswoman Aumua Amata told a federal appeal’s court that the people of American Samoa want a voice in the decision-making when it comes to automatic US citizenship by birth instead of it being determined by a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Sierra Isaia’s revocation hearing yesterday has been continued for the fourth time — this came after last week’s hearing where Chief Justice Michael Kruse said that the court would not rest until it gets to the bottom of the case and finds out who stopped probation...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa TeleCommunications Authority (ASTCA) has forecast “operating income” of just over $6,000 for fiscal year 2021, according to the ASTCA profit and loss statement.
The ASTCA budget proposal for FY 2021, which included the profit and loss statement, was...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man with prior convictions for unlawful possession of illegal drugs is back in court. This time, he’s accused of stealing money from his aunt to buy meth for himself and his friends, and he was found with meth in his possession when arrested.
Uelese Faaletau, who is on...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa’s shortage of qualified and trained local professionals has been a long standing problem for the territory, which depends on recruiting many of these skills from off island.
And the American Samoa Bar Association raised this issue during its gubernatorial...