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Apia, SAMOA — The 56th commemoration of Samoa's independence this month broke from tradition by not including gifts of slaughtered animals.
Traditional gifts, or sua, at past celebrations have always included either slaughtered cattle or pigs, along with fine mats.
This year they were replaced by...
Salelologa, SAVAI'I — A youth from Salelologa village in Samoa has been handed to police by his parents. The couple saw their son on a video posted on social media damaging market stalls last week with several other youths.
He is one of the five suspects from Salelologa on the island Savai'i wanted...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed reintroduction of the Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act (H.R. 5996) to boost federal funding and key preservation measures for coral reefs.
Congresswoman Amata is an original cosponsor of this bipartisan legislation, which was...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomes another significant federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) of $2,825,506 for American Samoa. The Pacific Basin Grant is offered under the Health Center Cluster Program of the Health Resources and Services...
Apia, SAMOA — The following is a press statement issued by the Attorney General’s Office to address media inquiries alleging corruption against Chief Executive Officers.
‘I can confirm that a formal police investigation was launched 6 June 2018 by the Ministry of Police Criminal Investigation...
Api, SAMOA — Police are searching for the driver of a black Ford Ranger allegedly involved in a hit and run that killed a 19-year-old from Faleasiu on Sunday morning.
This was confirmed by Police Spokesperson, Auapaau Logoitino Filipo.
“According to reports, there were two teenagers who were...
PUYALLUP FAIRGROUNDS — It's that time of year again, when Northwest Tatau Festival organizers kick it into high gear in preparation for 2 days of adrenaline-filled excitement. It's an event that brings together artists, tattoo fanatics, and those curious to learn more about the tatau.
In its first...
Kapoho Bay, BIG ISLAND HAWAII — People living near Hawaii's erupting Kilauea volcano have been airlifted out to escape flowing lava.
More homes have been destroyed, earthquakes are continuing and lava is now entering the ocean in Kapoho Bay.
A river of lava spewing from the foot of Hawaii's Kilauea...
Apia, SAMOA — A Samoa church's decision to ignore a law requiring ministers to pay income tax is stirring great debate in the country.
The prime minister and the Congregational Christian Church, the country's biggest, are locked in a heated debate over the church's decision to flout the law, which...
Apia, SAMOA — Cabinet has suspended all official travel for Government officials that are fully funded by the local budget – unless a special approval is granted.
The suspension became effective in March and will be reviewed at the end of June.
Revealed in a letter, the order was made to all...