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Amata and friends at opening of 116th Congress
Washington, D.C. – Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata was sworn in to serve the people of American Samoa for a third term in Congress as the new 116th Congress officially convened. “I am proud to represent American Samoa, but humbled by the responsibility,” said Aumua Amata. “This is my third time...
House Speaker Savali Talavou Ale with his wife, Beauty
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With no challenger, the local House of Representatives Thursday re-elected Rep. Savali Talavou Ale as Speaker of the House for the next two years. The election was part of the swearing-in ceremony for all faipule, presided over by Chief Justice Michael Kruse. Also...
American Samoa High Court building
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Chief Justice Michael Kruse says setting someone else's car on fire is not only "outrageous," but "it needs to be deterred." Laofie Samuelu appeared in High Court yesterday morning for sentencing. In a plea agreement with the government — which Kruse previously called a...
Fofo District faipule Rep. Andra Samoa
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Fofo faipule Rep. Andra Samoa says she is both "relieved" and "happy" with Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga's decision to remove her from the board of the American Samoa Telecommunications Authority (ASTCA). (A letter signed by Lolo on Dec. 26, 2018 removes Samoa and Sen....
American Samoa District Court building
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man who allegedly hit his niece with a shovel on New Year's Day has been arrested and charged with second degree assault. Voi Sautia made his initial appearance in District Court yesterday morning. His bail is set at $5,000 The charges stem from an incident that...
OIL PRICE FACTORS
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A decrease last week in the price of oil globally has resulted in another decrease in the maximum allowable price (MAP) or wholesale price of all petroleum products sold in American Samoa. The decrease is reflected in the Jan. 1-14, 2019 American Samoa Fuel Price report...
Cyclone Mona track near Fiji
Suva., FIJI — Cyclone Mona, a category two storm, continued to slowly pace southeast along the Pacific on Friday, gathering strenth as it started to line the Fiji island of Vanua Levu in its sights. The storm on Friday night had veered southwest briefly, but was due to hook back towards Fiji's main...
American Samoa High Court building
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Sentencing for Meriko Lomu is scheduled to Feb. 8, 2019. This comes after the High Court accepted her plea agreement yesterday. Lomu, 24, is charged in two separate cases — both involving illegal drugs. In the first case, Lomu agreed to plead guilty to possession of...
 Congresswoman Amata took the Oath of Office for the 116th Congress with Speaker Pelosi, joined by Reverend Apisaloma Toleafoa (holding the Bible) and his wife Lora of the First Samoan Congregational Christian Church in Alexandria, VA, along with her DC staff
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa News asked Congresswoman Aumua Amata recently for her thoughts about being re-elected to a House that was going to be controlled by the Democrats — given that she is a registered long-time Republican. How would it affect her efforts for American Samoa? Samoa News...
American Samoa TeleaCommunications Building
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga has appointed two new members to the American Samoa TeleCommunications Authority Board of Directors. The new chairman and the Board are currently set to meet next week. The governor on Dec. 26th informed then board chair, Sen. Faiivae Iuli...

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