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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 29-year-old man who was released on his own recognizance 3 months ago under the condition that he remain law abiding and stay alcohol and drug free, is now facing felony drug charges after he was re-arrested last week for alleged possession of marijuana.
Mareko Fiu...
Washington, D.C. — This past Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata highlighted the opportunities for American Samoa’s youth in the STEM fields that are emphasized in the global economy and often in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Amata spoke at the STEAM Family Expo, which included parents, students, organizers...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Lawmakers convened this week after a two-week break with Rep. Vaetasi Tuumolimoli Saena Moliga cautioning representatives that whenever they speak with the media on issues, they must speak with caution and respect — remembering that they are members of the Fono and...
![[l-r] Candidate for lieutenant governor, Sen. Fai’ivae Iuli Godinet, and his wife Ilaisa; and Mrs. Betty Gaoteote Tofau, and her husband, Senate President Gaoteote Palaie Tofau (candidate for governor)](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/campaign_4150.jpg?itok=ToMe-ES6 "[l-r] Candidate for lieutenant governor, Sen. Fai’ivae Iuli Godinet, and his wife Ilaisa; and Mrs. Betty Gaoteote Tofau, and her husband, Senate President Gaoteote Palaie Tofau (candidate for governor) — as they wave to the groups participating in the parade, as well as dancers during the Gaoteote and Fai’ivae 2020 gubernatorial team’s official kick off last Saturday at Veterans Memorial Stadium. [photo: courtesy Gaoteote Faiivae 2020 campaign]")
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With a parade as well as various dance groups from villages dressed in colorful outfits, invited guests, family members, friends and supporters packed the Veterans Memorial Stadium last Saturday for the official campaign kick off for the gubernatorial team of Senate...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man with an active arrest warrant for an alleged attempted burglary case in Pago Pago almost two years ago is now in custody after he was arrested by police two weeks ago during a traffic stop in Fagatogo.
Minute Finauga was arrested and held for 48 hours after police...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With only two land surveyors on island, the American Samoa Power Authority has included in it’s apprenticeship program in New Zealand — a land surveyor apprenticeship, says ASPA acting executive director Wallon Young at last week’s cabinet meeting.
Young provided brief...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The government has charged a 22-year-old man with unlawful possession of illegal drugs and attempting to break into a store in Ottoville in February of this year. Aleki Senetala made his initial appearance in District Court last week.
Senetala, who is on probation after...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Attorneys representing the Intervenors in the citizenship case before the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals have argued that a Honolulu federal court decision is an example of how discriminatory classifications based on U.S. citizenship may be challenged on a case-by-case...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 52-year-old taxi driver who was charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine after his vehicle was pulled over by police in January of this year pled guilty in High Court.
Alexander Talosaga, who has been in custody since his arrest, unable to post a $5,000...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Speaking at last week’s cabinet meeting, Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga revealed that funding has been set aside by the ASG coronavirus task force for a drug rehabilitation project.
He said Department of Public Works is working on the design for the center and once that’s...