Writers have open mike
In literary arts, writers from half a dozen countries are presenting their work.
Falemalama premiere’s tomorrow night
Falemalama is a play which tells the story of a native of Futiga : Falemalama Abbey Reid Fuemana.
Katina Brothers donate to LBJ Hospital
The sensational gospel band the Katina Brothers have been a big hit at the Arts Festival.
Four new school buses arrive
Director of Education Dr. Claire Poumele was given the keys of four new school buses this morning.
Farmers rearing to show their crops
The Department of Agriculture, and American Samoa Community College are hosting the 2008 Food and Farm Fair at the temporary market place in Pago Pago.
What’s on tonight?
Groups who performed this afternoon at Utulei Beach will be on the stage again at the Veterans Memorial Stadium this evening.
Entertainment draws crowds
What’s attracting large crowds at the Pacific Arts Festival are the daytime and nighttime entertainment.
Samoan Sports.
Senior citizens of the Territorial Administration on Aging Office have stirred curiosity among locals and visitors alike.
Weapons case goes to High Court
Former cop Papalii Marion Fitisemanu has waived his rights to a probable cause hearing in District Court and his case is bound over to the High Court.
Farm Fair opens tomorrow to the Public.
Tomorrow the first Farm Fair in several years will open to the public at the market place in Pago Pago.
CSL gives staff time off to enjoy Festival
One business owner is enthralled by the diverse arts and cultures on display at the Arts Festival and has decided to allow his staffs time off to experience what he calls a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Vaka arrives Safely
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Governor lifts hiring freeze
Governor Togiola Tulafono today lifted the freeze on hiring, promotions and pay, which he imposed two months.
Guam hosts 12th Arts Festival
Guam will host the 2016 Pacific Arts Festival.
Dancer waives PX
The New Caledonia dancer charged with marijuana possession was released from the Tafuna Correctional Facility today.
Writers of Oceania
The Literary Arts will open this evening at the ground floor of the Executive Office Building in Utulei.
Teau o Tonga arrives tonight
The traditional alia or vaka from the Cook Islands Te au o Tonga will be sailing into Pago Pago Harbor at about 8 this evening.
Utulei food vendors doing well
After a slow start for the first two days of the Arts Festival food vendors at Utulei Beach had their first busy day yesterday.
What the Participants are Eating
The Tafuna High School Parent Teacher Association is running the canteen at the high school.
Governor unsure about meeting Dr. Rice
Governor Togiola Tulafono has received an invitation from the US State Department to attend a meeting with Secretary of State Condeleeza Rice in Apia on Saturday.
Day 3 of Arts Festival
At Utulei Beach, at 9am: there’s carving, weaving, siapo, making, tattooing, a making, painting and drawing, culinary arts, traditional architecture, navigation and canoeing, opening of literary arts, and carving.
New clean look wins Praise
Frequent visitors to American Samoa have praised the unified effort to clean up the territory for our Pacific visitors.
Peaceful Arts Festival
Police report a relatively incident free week so far.
Utulei food vendors doing well
After a slow start for the first two days of the Arts Festival food vendors at Utulei Beach had their first busy day yesterday.
Playwright honors mother
For Diana Fuemana a playwright in the New Zealand group, coming here for the festival holds special meaning. Fuemana has roots in Niue and American Samoa and the play she’s staging here tells the story of her mother’s journey from Tutuila to Aotearo
Inflation continues to Soar
Increases in food prices jumped the highest in the consumer price index for the second quarter of 2008.
Cook islands vaka update
Samoa’s Head of State launches book
Governor Togiola Tulafono will keynote the official launching of two books by Samoa’s Head of State His Highness Tuiatua Tupua Tamasese Efi this afternoon.
Pago TSA staff nominated for award
The Transportation Security Administration says the TSA Field office in Pago Pago is a shining example of injury prevention since it was established in 2002.
Tula gifts ceremonial siapo to Govt. House
A 30 x 15 foot long siapo will grace the walls of Government House.
Tula presents siapo
An event that’s not on the festival program is the presentation of a ceremonial siapo or pupuni which was made in the village of Tula.
Whale rider wants to turn ocean noise down
Maori actor Rawiri Paratene who starred in the award winning film Whalerider, is one of the film makers showing their work over the next few days.
Cruise ship is here
The cruise ship Sun Princess has docked with 1200 passengers and crew.
Appeal filed for Satele case
The Lands and Titles court’s decision to award the Paramount chiefly title Satele to Galu Satele has been appealed.
Day 1 Pacific Arts Festival
The threading of the garland or Ula of Oceania has begun.
Festival beamed live to the Pacific and beyond
Television coverage of the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts will be beamed into homes across the Pacific this evening when the official opening of the two-week fusion of arts and cultures begins at the Veterans Memorial Stadium.
KHJ News has been airing live reports of the welcoming ceremonies for the Pacific Arts Festival this morning. Our news team will try and recap highlights from the festivities for our website and will post this as soon as possible
Please bear with us
Tragedy in Guam
A U.S. B-52 bomber that was due to fly in today’s Liberation Day parade in Guam crashed into the Pacific soon after take-off.
Goat Island Café opens
Business owners Tom and Taaloga Drabble have capped off the Sadies by the Sea development with the opening of the Goat Island Café.
Court news
Andre Be’arune, a dancer for New Caledonia appeared in District Court this morning on a charge of unlawful possession of controlled substances.
Afoa tells youth their views are important
Candidate for Governor Afoa Moega Lutu told a youth rally Saturday that the message he has heard loud and clear from young people is that no one is paying attention to their needs.
Lyndon Taotua translates for Rapa Nui
One of the hundreds of young people volunteering for the two-week festival is Lyndon Taotua of Iliiili an interpreter for the Rapanui or Easter Island group.
BOH Barstow Foundation award grants
Four public high schools have received grants from the Bank of Hawaii Barstow Foundation for science and math programs.
Land Grant donates ava roots
The Land Grant Division is helping the Wallis and Futuna delegation with their cultural presentation at the Veterans Memorial stadium this evening.
Welcome to Pago Pago
It’s an early morning start for 23 island countries gathered in American Samoa to thread a garland of songs, dances, crafts, food, clothing, traditional healing and friendships.
Palau sends 45
Still on the festival Palau which hosted the last Arts Festival is represented by a 45 member group who arrived on Tuesday night.
Taking care of health
In the last 24 hours about 28 festival participants have been seen at the Tafuna Health Center and the mobile clinic at Utulei Beach for a variety of ailments ranging from diarrhea and the flu to asthmatic attacks and injuries.
ANZ Bank CEO finds it hard to say tofa
After four and a half years at the helm of ANZ Amerika Samoa Bank, CEO Gary Ayre is returning to ANZ bank headquarters in Australia.
Festival moves to Veterans Memorial Stadium
Each of the 23 countries here for the Pacific Arts Festival will make cultural presentations at the official opening ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Stadium, which begins at 5 this evening.
Teachers of the Year honored at PEC
The 25th anniversary of the Pacific Educators Conference is the first time that all of the Teachers of the Year from the member countries of PREL, the Pacific Resources for Education and Learning have all been sponsored to attend the conference.
Arts Fest Committee gets a spiritual boost
The Arts Festival Committee got a spiritual boost yesterday from a religious leader, and thanks and admiration from the governor.
Carvers show off their work
It was a proud moment for To’oto’o Tile Tualamalelagi, Brandon Avegalio and their assistants when the tree trunk that they have been carving literally day and night was put upright on the sidewalk in front of the Museum for all too see.
Governor answers bishop
Governor Togiola Tulafono has responded to a request from the leader of the Catholic Church Bishop John Quinn Weitzel to repair roads in the Ottoville and Fagaima areas and provide a solution to the severe flooding every time it rains.
Fletchers is a major contributor
Fletcher Construction has established itself as a major construction company in the territory.
Donald Binotto named Star Kist boss
Dongwon Enterprise, the company that’s buying Star Kist Samoa has named a former Delmonte executive, Donald Binotto as President and CEO of star Kist.
Gas prices continue to soar
Last month the price of unleaded gas at a station in Nuuuli was $4.57. Today it’s $4.75.
Student has advice on cutting gas bill
Sonny Jennings, an intern at the National Soil Conservation Office has been surveying gas prices and compiling information from the US Department of Energy on how motorists can save money in the face of skyrocketing gasoline prices.
COS Sam-Pac awards $12,000 to students
COS Samoa Packing company has announced the recipients of its annual community scholarships for 2008.
Pava’ia’i ready to wow spectators
The youngest performers in the dance and singing category for the Pacific Arts Festival are the Pavaiai Elementary School choir.
Governor highlights progress in Manu’a
Governor Togiola Tulafono used his address at the Manu’a Cession Day celebration today to highlight improvements made by the administration in education, health and transportation services for Manu’a.
Happy Manu’a Cession Day
The territory today marks 104 years since the signing of the Deed of Cession, which put the eastern, most groups of islands in the Samoas under the protection of the United States.
Arts Festival service this evening
In the tradition of beginning and ending all things with prayer, the Arts Festival Organizing Committee is inviting the public to join committee members, volunteers, major sponsors and partners in a special prayer service this evening at the CCCAS Church in Fagatogo.
Tongans are here
While Tonga has begun celebrations for the coronation of King George V the kingdom has still managed to send a sizeable group to the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts.
PEC is like a mini arts festival
The Pacific Educational Conference continues today at Tafuna High School.
Donations are flooding in
Businesses, big and small keep adding to the list of donors to the Pacific Arts Festival.
Chamber welcomes privatization news
The Chamber of Commerce and Governor Economic Advisory council are pleased to hear the governor’s announcement to privatize the American Samoa Telecommunications Authority.
Science foundation wants more applications from AS
The National Science Foundation would like to see more funding proposals from American Samoa and other US Pacific territories for education and research in the sciences.
Governor submits $6.6 m bill to pay Laufou fire ruling
The first administration bill to be submitted to the Fono is an appropriation measure of $6.6 million to pay a court ruling against ASG for losses from the Laufou Shopping Center Fire.
Pago Pago man charged
The government has charged Pago Pago resident Tigilau Fagota with unlawful possession of controlled substances and aiding and abetting.
US Secretary of State visits Apia
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will spend six hours in Apia, on July 26th.
There’s a Plan B if it rains
The Arts Festival Committee has alternative venues planned in case the weather does not improve by the time the festival opens on Monday.
104th Manu’a Cession Day
Governor Togiola and other government officials are set to head to Manu'a today to dedicate the Health Dispensary in Tau, break ground for a new road and attend the Manu’a Flag Day ceremony.
Power out in Nuuuli /Tafuna
High winds and rain last night were blamed for a power outage, which occurred last night in the Tafuna and Nuuuli area.
Pago gets funds to remove tamaligi
Pago Pago Village has been awarded a grant of $15,000 by the environmental organization Seacology to eradicate tamaligi trees growing in Pago Pago lands outside of the National Park.
Fono opens then closes
The Fono has now recessed for 12 working days to allow Fono members and employees who are volunteers for the Arts Festival to carry out their tasks.
Fatu ma Futi aumaga builds new bus stop
Some people were alarmed to see members of the Fatu ma futi aumaga demolishing the bus stop in the village last Friday.
Prepping for culinary arts
From pigs to taro leaves and fish to coconuts countries demonstrating their cuisines and traditional foods at the Arts Festival have placed their orders with the committee in charge of culinary arts.
Hawaii senator says Pacific educators have the answers
Educator turned politician Mike Gabbard told teachers attending the Pacific Educators Conference that they have the expertise to make learning more relevant, exciting and fulfilling for today’s Pacific child and making learning a legacy of communtiy, culture and Art.
Dedication of festival village
In other festival news, once the fale at Utulei Beach are blessed and dedicated on Thursday afternoon, they will house the tattooing by Suluape and Ioane Su’a.
Leapai wants ASG to get bonus miles
Individuals who travel off island on government funded trips would no longer receive frequent flyer mileage from such trips if a bill introduced today by Representative Leapai Sipa Anoai is approved.
Police vehicle takes the plunge
The Department of Public Safety is investigating an incident that rendered a police vehicle a total loss over the weekend.
Nana’s Company donates $1000
The donations continue to pour in to help host the biggest regional event to be held in the territory.
Filipino community donates $1,500
The Filipino Community of American Samoa has also come forward to help.
Chairman says we’re ready for festival
The first group from the Kingdom of Tonga, for the Pacific Arts Festival numbering more than 20 arrived safely this morning.
Governor’s agenda for last Fono session
Other administration bills on the agenda for the final Fono session would privatize the American Samoa Telecommunications Authority, appropriate $500,000 annually for the Development Bank of American Samoa, pay the $6 million court ruling to Progressive insurance for losses from the Laufou Shopping Center Fire, convene and fund a constitutional convention after the elections, increase funding for the LBJ off island referral program, buy police cars for Manua and establish the American Samoa Department of Homeland Security by statute.
Lolo laments cultural burdens
Senate President Lolo Letalu Moliga in his response to the governor’s address said the three major challenges facing the territory are, improving the economy, controlling immigration and appeasing the financial burdens and hardships stemming from faalavelave and dictates of family matai.
Matai bill proposed
There’ll be added criteria for the court to consider when deciding matai title cases in dispute under a new administration bill.
High Court denies new trial for Satele title
The High Court has denied a motion by one of he unsuccessful counter claimants to the title, Mosooi Mapu for the court to reconsider or hold a new trial to award the paramount chiefly title Satele of Vailoa.
Why were cops and firemen drinking on ASG property?
Chief Justice Michael Kruse has asked for an explanation of why police officers and firemen were drinking on government property at a party in December.
ASTCA to be privatized?
A bill to privatize the American Samoa Telecommunications Authority is to be introduced in the fourth regular session of the 30th legislature.
Scrap metal pick up is over
There are still piles of scrap metal on the roadsides in the Tafuna, Nuuuli and the Bay Area.
Polynesia Shipping donates $20,000
Polynesia Shipping and partner shipping lines have donated $20,000 to the Pacific Arts Festival.
CJ: defendants are victims of hostilities
Chief Justice Michael Kruse said a brother and sister who have been in jail for a year are victims of hostilities between two families in Amouli.
Arts Festival participants begin arriving
Delegations to the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts have begun arriving.
National Science Foundation offers awards
The National Science Foundation the largest funding source for science education in the US Pacific is hoping to attract more funding proposals form American Samoa for science and social science education and research projects.
Rotary changes guard
The Rotary Club of Pago Pago had their yearly changeover of officers at Sadie’s By The Sea Saturday night.
KT Mart gives $3,000
KT Mart store in Nuuuli made a $3,000 donation to the Arts fesival Committee on Saturday.
Governor gets complaints about buses overc harging
Governor Togiola Tulafono received an earful of complaints from callers on his radio program Saturday regarding the new bus fares.
Beached whale couldn’t be saved
A 17 feet curvier beaked whale, was beached at Auto on Saturday.
Hawaii senator keynotes educators conference
Hawaii state senator Mike Gabbard, knows the challenges facing school teachers in small island communities.
Church service postponed
The church service planned by the Arts Festival Committee for this Sunday has been postponed.
Art everywhere
There's an abundance of paintings and drawings by undiscovered artists now on display. Villages have gone all out to decorate and paint bus stops. Murals on walls and large plant pots placed by the roadsides are also getting paint over.
Woman gets 20 months for drug crime
A woman found with drugs in Pago Pago last year was sentenced today to 20 months in jail. Cindy Peters Kuo has already been in jail for 10 months.
Areas near streams were the toughest to clean up
Director of the American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency Fanuatele Dr. Toafa Vaiagae says areas near streams required the most effort to clean up.
ASG employees clean up
ASG employees made a clean sweep of trash on the ground; beach and water in a concerted effort o beautify the island before two major gatherings.
Customs intercept contraband beer
The customs division has intercepted a full container of beer from China which was brought in by a business that does not have a license to import or sell liquor.
Junior golfers leave for world championships
Two Local Junior Golfers from American Samoa left last night on Hawaiian Air Lines to compete in the 2008 Callaway Golf Junior World Championships, in San Diego.
Traffic plans for Arts Festival
Police will be taking to the airwaves to explain the traffic control plan for the Pacific arts Festival, particularly around the Fagatogo and Utulei areas.
PEC comes to town
The Pacific Educational Conference (PEC) that American Samoa is hosting next week will mark the 25 anniversary of the conference.
NZ Company donates to Arts Festival
A New Zealand company which has supplied building materials for many government and church buildings in the territory since 1972 has donated $5,000 for the Pacific Arts Festival.
Airlines launch campaign to bring down fuel prices
Hawaiian Airlines and 11 other U.S. carriers have mounted a national campaign to pressure the U.S.
Tago Lancaster is ready to serve
Candidate for Congress Fualaau Rosie Tago Lancaster kicked off her campaign last evening with a pledge to reprioritize and restructure the focus of the office of American Samoa’s delegate to the US House of Representatives.
Rep. Leapai zeroes in on frequent flyers
Ever wonders who benefits from the frequent traveler miles for ASG paid travel?
ASPA wants to turn garbage into power
The American Samoa Power Authority is advertising a request for proposals for a company to conduct a study to turn all that garbage at our landfill in Futiga into energy.
Lt. Col. Max Galea’i was fulfilling father’s dreams
The heavens literally opened up as the territory farewelled and honored Marine Lt. Colonel Max Allen Galeai.
Taro farmers get more banana farmers get less
The company that’s taken over the School Lunch program Sodexho has set a new price schedule for local produce sold to the School Lunch Program.
Marines bid farewell to a comrade
The Commander of the Island Warriors. Marine Lt. Colonel Max Allen Galeai will be laid to rest today in his village of Leone.
Unprecedented response
The response from the community to the Arts Festival Committee’s appeal for help has been unprecedented.
Rain delays road construction
This morning, traffic has been rerouted around the Fagatogo malae as McConnell Dowell crews take out the old road, and in between the rain, attempt to lay new pavement.
No respite in the weather
June July and August are supposed to be our driest months of the year but 2008 may be the exception.
Fagatogo market place comes down
Like a scene from the TV series Extreme makeover, Home Edition, the bulldozers began tearing down the buildings around the old Fagatogo marketplace this morning.
Tomorrow is ASG Clean Up Day
Have you taken your scrap metal to the roadside?
DOE thanks ANZ CEO
CEO of ANZ Amerika Samoa Bank Gary Ayre was recognized today by the Department of Education for being a strong supporter of several DOE sponsored projects.
Committee disappointed with Vanuatu pullout
The Arts Festival Committee is disappointed that Vanautu will not be represented at the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts.
Amouli dogs on the loose again
A child who was mauled by dogs in Amouli last year was again attacked by the same dogs two weeks ago.
Tago Lancaster kicks off campaign tonight
Fualaau Rosie Tago Lancaster is kicking off her first bid for American Samoa’s seat in the US congress with a casual gathering at the L&L Restaurant in Nuuuli this evening.
AS population estimate is up 1,000
The estimated number of people living in American Samoa as of July 1, 2008 was 69,200.
Survey shows vague awareness of child sexual abuse
A survey that looked at community perceptions regarding child sexual abuse shows that there is only a vague awareness of the issue and there’s no immediate motivation to address it.
Total deaths remained at 300 a year
There are problems in estimating the number of people leaving or coming into the territory to determine population growth.
FY’09 budgets should not exceed this year’s spending
All government departments have been told that their fiscal year 2009 budget requests must mot exceed their fiscal year 2008 approved budgets.
Church service planned for successful festival
A special church service to ask for God’s blessings for the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts will be held this Sunday, July 12 at the Samoana Gymnasium.
SPC helps keep out pests
The bio security officer of the South Pacific Commission is back in the territory to conduct a refresher course for quarantine officers for the Department of Agriculture.
Donations pour in
The tally of festival donations went up $7,000 today when the Arts Festival Committee received two donations from the congregational Christian church of American Samoa.
House candidate honors Pago Pago soldiers
Body of Toa o Samoa Lt. Col. Galea’i arrives home
It has become an all too familiar scene. A flag draped coffin bringing home another son of Samoa killed in the war zone.
Health Department closes down dirty restaurants
Have you ever seen the kitchen in your favorite restaurant?
Bathroom on malae gets green light
The Project Notification and Review System Board after first putting a stop order on the new bathroom facility at the Fagatogo malae has now approved the restroom with conditions.
Wives hold the fort
Members of Bravo and Charlie companies began leaving for Honolulu Sunday.
Ethics seminar next week
The public is invited to a lecture on business ethics conducted by Michael Valdez a PhD candidate at UH's Shidler College of Business.
Discrepancies found but no charges yet
In what appears to be another case of white collar crime in ASG, several employees of the Attorney General’s Office are suspected of using fees paid by members of the public for certificates of identity, and other immigration documents.
Tina mo a Taeao displays fine mats
Large fine mats which will be given as gifts for each of the 27 countries attending the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts were viewed by the Arts Festival Committee today.
Vanuatu pulls out of Festival
Vanuatu has withdrawn from the Arts Festival because of funding.
Historical buildings get facelifts
Two historical buildings that used to serve as a jail and a commissary during the naval era are getting repairs thanks to the historical Preservation Office.
KSBS Fm & Inter Island donate $5000
Donations continue to pour in for the Pacific Arts Festival.
US Marine accords full honors for Lt. Col Galea’i
Lt. Colonel Max Galea’i is the first American Samoan marine casualty of the war in Iraq.
Fletchers: Mess at Utulei Beach not ours
Fletcher Construction Manager American Samoa Dean Hudson says Utulei Beach Park was already muddy and dirty from other construction at the site when their company started work on the stage.
Governor to address Fono opening
Governor Togiola Tulafono is scheduled to address a joint opening of the fourth regular session of the Fono next Monday.
CCCAS assembly ponders land issue
An option being proposed for discussion at the biannual conference of the Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa is for the government to reimburse the church for the five acre piece of land that the church purchased several years ago form the Haleck family.
Stalls at Utulei Beach shifted, muddy conditions are a worry
You now have a clear view of the Samoan fales at Utulei Beach. The fales were partially obscured when food stalls were put up last week towards the Yacht Club side.
Manu’a Flag Day next Wednesday
Manu’a captures the spotlight next week during the celebration of Manu’a day, Wednesday, July 16.
Cop up for a plea deal
In court news, the government and defense are negotiation a plea agreement for police officer Ikenasio Maiava .
Fallen marine makes final journey home
The territory pauses tomorrow to welcome home another war hero.
DOE asks parents to register
The Department of Education is alerting parents early about documents required to register their children in public schools for the new school year.
Samoa sees increased trade opportunities with new wharf
Samoa is looking to boost agricultural exports to American Samoa when the expansion of the Aleipata dock is completed.
Businesses without paid employees to be counted
This weekend, enumerators from the Department of Commerce will be visiting businesses that do not have paid employees to collect data for the 2007 Economic Census.
DOH issues dengue alerts
The Department of Health has again issued an alert on dengue fever cautioning residents to be mindful that some of the countries participating in the Pacific arts Festival have had recent dengue outbreaks.
Company owner responds to tire complaints
The owner of Nana’s Company whose landscaping business is responsible for the abundance of white tires being used as decoration in public parks and roadsides, has responded to criticism about the white tires which have become her company’s signature.
Island corals are healthier than US corals
A new report on the health of coral reefs under U.S. jurisdiction says nearly half of U.S. coral reef ecosystems are considered to be in "poor" or "fair" condition.
First All Poly Camp begins
The first All Poly Camp, is providing high school football players another opportunity to learn from high school and college coaches from the mainland.
Former cop posts $20,000 bail
The former police captain accused of smuggling guns to Samoa was taken into custody after his initial appearance in District Court this afternoon.
White tires attract complaints
Parks and Recreation Director Taamu Iakopo says those with complaints about the use of tires to decorate the roadside should not go to the media to air their views but contact him directly.
Soldiers upbeat about mission
While family members expressed apprehension for the safety of soldiers heading to the battlefields for another deployment, the army reservists themselves are upbeat about their mission.
Court news
Three men spent their Fourth of July holiday at the Tafuna Correctional Facility for allegedly assaulting police officers at the bowling alley nightclub.
Vaniah may come for Arts Festival
Singer Vaniah Toloa may be one of the draw cards to the Pacific Arts festival but that depends on whether he can finish his new CD in time.
Plan developed for housing tax credit program
American Samoa takes the first step to be included in a federal tax credit program that aims to put low income families in decent housing.
Combat Support Platoon welcomed
The mood was more upbeat the day before for the welcome home ceremony for the 400th Combat Support Platoon.
Vaniah Toloa sings for the soldiers
For the Fourth of July, all of the reservists and their families were treated to a fun day featuring comedian Sumeo and singer Vaniah Toloa.
Former cop comes home to answer charges
Former police captain Papalii Marion Fitisemanu returned to the territory last Thursday night.
Kanana fou seminary receives recognition
The Kananafou Seminary can be proud of its achievements in its first 25 years.
New stadium completed for Arts Festival
A new 900-seat stadium at the Veterans Memorial at Tafuna was dedicated this morning.
Kananafou Seminary celebrates silver anniversary
In its first 25 years, the Kananafou Seminary, the theological school of the Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa has graduated 310 students.
Congressman donates $2000 for Arts Festival
Congressman Faleomavaega Eni Hunkin has donated $2000 for the Pacific Arts Festival.
Send off for Bravo and Charlie companies
Reverend Leilua Viliamu who led the farewell church service for Bravo and Charlie companies yesterday uttered what was on the minds of the wives mother, fathers and children of the 150 soldiers preparing for Iraq.
Expresses concern about PNG native dress
Faleomavaega expressed a concern regarding the native dress of Papua New Guinea and asked specifically if the Papua New Guinea men will wear gourds.
Welcome home and farewell planned for army reservists
The territory is not planning any parades of fireworks display to mark the nation’s birthday. But tomorrow is a special day for local army reservists.
CJ tells Amouli chiefs to address violence in their village
Chief Justice Michael Kruse has urged the Amouli village council to take notice and do something about disturbances in the village.
Founder of Dongwon used to fish here
Congressman Faleomavaega Eni Hunkin is keeping close tabs of the sale of Star Kist Samoa to South Korean food giant Dongwon Corporation.
Olympic Day Fun Run tomorrow
The American Samoa National Olympic Committee and McDonald’s American Samoa are again sponsoring the annual Olympic Day run and walk tomorrow morning.
Polytech hosts car show to raise funds
Polytech’s Fourth of July Bash and car show is generating a lot of buzz.
ASPA does festival duty
The American Samoa Power Authority has taken delivery of new trash bins and you should be seeing the new bins at the festival venues.
Pati waives hearing
Former Tax Office employee Mona Pati waived her rights to a preliminary examination in district court yesterday. Pati faces two charges of forgery.
$380,000 raised from donations for Arts Festival
The Arts Festival Committee has answered a question that most people have been asking.
DOE teachers, mark July 21 on your calendars
Treasury is targeting the second payday in July to release higher paychecks for public school teachers.
Laying of undersea fiber optic delayed
None of the ten people who showed up voiced any environmental concerns regarding the undersea fiber optic cable project at yesterday’s hearing of the Project Notification and Review System Board.
PX for murder defendant postponed
The preliminary examination of murder defendant Jean Anton Oni Ricks, scheduled for this afternoon has been continued to July 23rd.
KFC and Pizza Hut give $5000 for Arts Festival
KFC and Pizza Hut joined the long list of donors for the Pacific Arts Festival today.
Committee says we must accept other cultures
The Arts Festival Committee is stressing that part of being good hosts for the Arts Festival is to be accepting of cultures that may differ vastly or even offensive to our own traditions.
Trial date set for former TEMCO boss
A trial date has been set for former director of the Territorial Emergency Management Coordinating Office Faamausili Pola.
Health Academy planned for August
The American Samoa Area Health Education Center (AHEC) and the ASCC Nursing Program will be hosting the 2008 Summer Health Academy from August 18-22 for students entering the 9th grade in the fall and interested in a career in the health field.
Another football camp to be held next week
Another high school football camp with off island coaches and players will be held next week at the Veterans Memorial Stadium.
Vendors briefed on festival food voucher system
The food voucher system for the Pacific Arts Festival will not be limited to only restaurants and established food vendors.
Congress has dealt with federal court issue before
The General Accountability Office study on whether a federal court system should be established in American Samoa is not the first time that Washington has looked at this issue.
Aumaga will be deputized for festival
Volunteers including members of village aumaga or untitled men who will be helping provide security for festival venues and accommodations will be deputized to issue citations.
Haleck businesses contribute $10,000
Fotu o Samoa arrives in Manu’a
Stores and families in Manua will get their shelves restocked with the arrival of the Fotu o Samoa in the islands this morning.
ASG collections still on the decline
The latest Treasury report on ASG collections shows that revenues are still below what they were a year ago.
Cop and friend put on probation for ppd
District Court Judge John Ward has sentenced Corrections Officer Vili Faapouli and co defendant Sio Faumuina to 8 months probation for Public Peace Disturbance.
PEC conference ties theme to pacific Arts Festival
The number of off island delegates expected to attend the Pacific Educators conference or PEC in two weeks has grown from 200 to nearly 400.
Aumua Amata receives Visionary Award
Aumua Amata has been honored by the International Leadership Foundation, a non-profit organization that promotes the civic awareness, involvement and effectiveness of the future leaders of the Asian Pacific American community.
Jason Betham is acting DBAS President
The Board of Directors of the Development Bank of American Samoa has appointed the bank’s credit manager Jason Betham as the acting president of DBAS.
Taxi and bus fares up 50 cents today
Taxi and bus fares go up 50 cents effective today.
Board hears requests for tax exemptions
The ASG Tax Exemption Board reviewed three applications at a meeting yesterday.
Cricket bat used in Hawaii beating
From Honolulu, three Wahiawa men were charged last night with attempted murder in the beating of a 20-year-old man with bats during a large Sunday night brawl in Wahiawa.
Lots of media covering the Arts Fest
About 40 overseas media representatives have applied for accreditation to cover the 10th Pacific Arts Festival.
SPEX resumes flights Thursday
South Pacific Express Inc. has announced that it is restarting flight service between Apia and Pago Pago on Thursday, July 3rd.
No relief in sight for fuel prices
New wholesale prices for fuel products went into effect today and the only major increase in the new MAP is in unleaded gasoline which jumps 11 cent a gallon.
CCCAS Masausi gives $1,000 to Arts Festival
Not a day goes by without a company or organization coming forward with a donation for the Pacific Arts Festival.
Judge gives gun order
District Court Judge John Ward gave orders that an illegal weapon be destroyed in the presence of a prosecutor.
ASG goes all out for Clean Up Day
The American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency has assigned each government department and agency and area to clean for the ASG clean up day on Friday, July 11.
Arguments to dismiss federal case against ASG leaders
The motion by Lt. Governor Faoa Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia and Senator Tulifua Lam Yuen seeking a dismissal of the federal indictment against them is based on three main arguments: that the two defendants were not agents of the Executive branch at the time of the alleged offences, the statue of limitations had expired by the time the federal governemnt charged them and that the indictment fails to meet essential elements of the charges.
Faoa and Tulifua move to dismiss indictment
Attorneys for Lt. Governor Faoa Ipulasi Asunia and Senator Tulifua Tini Lam Yuen have filed a joint motion to dismiss in whole or in part counts one through six of the federal indictment against them.
Cost-U-Less donates to Arts Festival
The Arts Festival Committee today received a donation of $3,500 from Cost U Less.
Survey of businesses without paid workers
It’s ASG’s responsibility to collect information on non-employer establishments or businesses that do not have paid employees to be included in the 2007 Economic Census of American Samoa.
Lucky four paint their way to China
Four students are headed to Beijing, China to paint a mural that will be seen by millions of spectators to the World Olympics.
Former cop making his way back
Former Police Captain Papalii Marion Fitisemanu is waiting for an available seat on Hawaiian Air to return home and face charges of embezzlement and unlawful possession of a weapon.
Jesse tells players to respect the culture
Respect your culture never forget your roots.
UH school of nursing helps LBJ
Faculty and students from the university of Hawaii School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene have been conducting lectures and helping out at the LBJ Hospital.
Coach Junes preaches academics first
A point that SMU coach June Jones drove home to the 400 high school students who turned out for the football clinics Saturday was that no matter how good you are on the field, without good grades you cant make the cut to be on a college team.
Dancers fail to impress committee
Most of the nine dance groups which performed at the Mini Arts Festival Saturday night have been told to portray more traditional entertainment or they will not be able to represent the territory in next month’s festival.
Charlie the Tuna goes Korean
Delmonte finally broke its silence and announced yesterday that its selling its seafood business including StarKist Samoa to South Korea-based food group Dongwon Enterprise for $363 million. Del Monte noted that the divestiture of its seafood business would enable it to improve overall margin structure and focus resources on higher margin, higher growth businesses.
Arts Council and Leone Village Council donate to Arts Festival
The Amerika Samoa Arts Council has donated $10,000 to help host the Pacific Arts Festival.
AS Democrats make endorsements
The American Samoa Democratic Party has endorsed Governor Togiola Tulafono in the gubernatorial election, Congressman Faleomavaega Eni Hunkin for the delegate to congress and member Lina Prendergast who is a candidate in the House of Representatives election for District number 16.
Academy also brought a medical team and supplies
In conjunction with the academy, Dr Ellie Reinbolhd, the wife of SMU Coach Jeff Reinbold organized a drive for medical equipment and supplies for the LBJ Hospital.
More than 400 improve skills at JJ Academy
About 400 high school football players and coaches took part in the inaugural June Jones Football Academy Saturday.
The body of Lt. Colonel Max Galea’i will be brought home next Tuesday, July 8th
Galeai, the commanding officer of about 1,000 Kaneohe Marines was killed Thursday with two other US marines by a suicide bombing in Anbar province in Iraq.
GAO releases report on federal court issue
The General Accountability Office, the investigative arm of Congress today released its report on a study of a federal court system for American Samoa.
Big turnout expected at June Jones Academy
About 600 high school football players are expected at the inaugural June Jones Academy tomorrow at the Veterans Memorial Stadium.
CBT Ho Ching gives $4000 for Arts Festival
The support from the business community for the Arts Festival has been unprecedented.
Galea’i is first Samoan marine fatality of Iraq war
Marine Lt. Colonel Max Galeai is the highest-ranking Samoan soldier to perish in the battlefield in Iraq.
Court news
The Court has denied bail for a man arrested yesterday for allegedly choking a Caucasian in Happy Valley.
Gingerlei Porter is our girl in Geneva
A young woman from American Samoa is coordinating Pacific activities for the Decade to Overcome Violence from the headquarters of the World Council of Churches headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
Initial appearance for former ASG employee
A former Tax Office employee made her initial appearance in District Court this morning on two charges of forgery, one for creating the document and the other for using the document.
Coach June Jones is here
Local high school football players and coaches have a golden opportunity to train with US college coaches and present and former National Football League players this weekend in the inaugural June Jones football academy.
Lt. Colonel Max Galea’i will be brought home
The territory mourns the loss of another son to the war in Iraq.
Fotu trip delayed
The Fotu o Samoa has had to postpone its next trip to Manu'a because it’s needed in Samoa.
Former ASG employee charged
An employee of the Tax Office has been charged for allegedly forging a marriage certificate to help fast track the processing of a relative’s tax refund.
Attitudes towards AIDS/HIV testing are improving
June 27 is designated as National HIV Testing Day.
Local firemen help put out California fires
The US Forest Service is again calling up local fire fighters to help put out raging forest fires on the US west coast.
Gaea: no need for Comptroller
Treasurer Gaea Perefoti Failautusi does not see a need to hire a new Comptroller.
Feds review road and seawall projects
Officials of the Federal Highway Administration and US Army Corps of Engineers are finalizing plans and attending community meetings for seawall and road projects that the two agencies are funding.
Court dismisses case against former ASPA official
More than a year after charges were filed against a former human resources manager at the American Samoa Power Authority, the case has been dismissed because a key witness cannot be located.
Manumalo schools and church donate $2000 to Arts Festival
The Arts Festival Committee received two donations of $1000 this morning form the Manumalo Baptist Church and School and Paramount Builders.
The people’s views about festival preparations
With just over 20 days left before the festival begins, residents are feeling the excitement of more than 2000 visitors converging on our shores.
Treasurer pays ASPA bill after initially refusing
Treasurer Gaea Perefoti had a reason to delay payment of ASG’s utility bill to the American Samoa Power Authority.
Dongwon postpones press conference on Star Kist buyout
Today was when the purported buyers of Star Kist Samoa, South Korean food giant Dongwon was supposed to announce details of the cannery buyout.
Fono leaders check out ferry for Manu’a
While in Hawaii, Fono leaders have inspected a military vessel that may be used for travel between the islands of Manua.
Guam writer includes Samoan words in his stories
Guamanian writer Louis Gombar is part of the 120 member delegation from Guam attending the Pacific Arts Festival.
Nurses help festival with $2000 donation
The American Samoa Nurses Association yesterday contributed $2000 to the Arts Festival Committee.
Youth tackle violence in Pacific
Young people are taking the lead in an initiative of Pacific churches to stop violence and promote peace.
Tax Manager cautious on reforms
ASG stands to lose revenues if a recommendation by the Economic Advisory Commission to abolish the withholding tax for non US companies is adopted.
New Agriculture Building can’t be used without air con
The freeze on all US Department of Homeland Security funding for ASG has delayed the use of the new Department of Agriculture building at the Industrial Park in Tafuna.
McDees honors scholarship recipients
Four students who won scholarships from McDonald’s American Samoa were honored at a ceremony at the McDonalds’s restaurant this morning.
Nuuuli Tina & Tausi donate $1,000, pillows and bedding
The wives of chiefs and orators of Nuuuli village have responded to the appeal by the Arts Festival Committee for assistance.
Knife wielding robber waives PX
An 18-year-old who allegedly hid in a woman’s car and put a knife to her neck has waived his rights to a preliminary examination in District Court.
Health condemns goods
Truckloads of food items and goods, which have expired, did not have proper labeling or in bad condition were pulled off the shelves and dumped at the Futiga landfill today.
Women aim for House
Five women have picked up nomination petitions for the House of Representatives election.
Taitaitama work praised
Community coalitions established under the Taitaitama Program to prevent and combat teenage drinking, smoking, teen pregnancy and other emerging social problems are receiving training this week from a team from Tucson, Arizona.
Sharks class of 2007 donates $1000 to Arts Fest
The list of donors for the Pacific Arts Festival keeps growing.
General has heart to heart talk with soldiers
In the hustle and bustle of preparations for the Arts festival.
Cop asked to turn himself in
The only new development in the case of the former police officer charged in connection with the smuggling of guns to Samoa is that efforts are being made to locate him and have him return voluntarily to the territory.
Volunteer carvers working day and night
They’re chipping and cutting, sawing and shaping from daylight to dusk.
House wants US students to learn about insular areas
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a resolution urging educators to include the insular areas when they teach history in American classrooms.
American Samoa included in whale study
American Samoa is to be included in a research project on humpback whales.
SPC officials pleased with progress
The two officials from the South Pacific Commission who were here last week were impressed with the progress made by the hosts since their last visit in February.
Coconut trees cut for beach project
About 300 coconut trees are needed to protect Utulei Beach from erosion.
Origin Energy powers up festival
Origin Energy is a gold sponsor of the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts.
DOH has health supplies covered
The Department of Health says it has ordered enough medical supplies to cater for the influx of visitors for the Pacific Arts Festival and continue its clinics and services for residents.
Dr. Pouesi composes theme song for Arts Festival
Professor of music at the American Samoa community College Namulauulu Dr. Paul Pouesi has composed the theme song for the Arts Festival, “Suiga ula a le Atuvasa,” or “Threading the Oceania ula.”
Committee completes Arts Festival program
The program for the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts has now been finalized and should be released to the public next week.
Catholic youths attend World Youth Day
More than 20 youths from the local Catholic Diocese will participate in the World Youth Day in Sydney Australia where they will meet with Pope Benedict the 16th.
Order now and order enough urges Chamber
The Chamber of Commerce is urging retail stores to get their orders in if they haven’t done already to ensure that there are enough food items and other essentials that festival participants and visitors would need.
Bat hunter faces weapons charge
A man who fired a gun in the air in last week has now been charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, a misdemeanor.
GAO report on federal district court out June 27
The US General Accountability Office is on target to issue its report on a federal court system for American Samoa at the end of this month.
Rep. Leapai wants old marketplace removed
Fagatogo Representative Leapai Sipa Anoai is appealing to those in charge to please take down what’s left of the old marketplace in Fagafaga and surrounding buildings which have now become a hangout for young people.
Governor takes issue with statements about corruption
Governor Togiola says those who make general statements about the administration being so corrupt should direct their comments to those who have committed wrong doing and not tarnish the thousands of government employees who are honest and conscientious.
Dongwon confirms its buying Star Kist
The South Korean food company Dongwon has confirmed that is buying Star Kist Samoa from Del Monte Foods for about $300 million.
Red Cross Board members pay instead of being paid
Board and commission members are usually paid a stipend for their services.
NFL pro Shawn Nua is on campaign trail
Buffalo Bills Defensive end Shawn Nua is in the territory not to play ball but to play politics.
Court news
In court news a man spent part of his weekend in jail after assaulting his wife in a moving vehicle.
Red Cross Board members pay instead of being paid
Board and commission members are usually paid a stipend for their services.
Rice shortage good for local farmers
Local farmers were able to sell their produce much quicker when rice was in short supply in the last two weeks.
Another person may be charged in Tafuna shooting
The government is looking at charging a young man who was responsible for bringing the gun that was used in the fatal shooting of Manutafea Manu Kupu over the weekend in Happy Valley.
Three students from ASCC head for Tokelau for three weeks
Three students from the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) head to Tokelau for three weeks as part of an archaeological field school organized by instructor Dr. David Addison.
Cop charged with PPD
An off duty officer was arrested Saturday evening after he allegedly punched a security guard at the bowling alley.
MV Sili needs more work
The MV Sili needs more work and the Fotu o Samoa will again be brought in to transport cargo to Manu’a next week.
Parents prepare son’s funeral on the date of his 21st birthday
Manutafea Manu Kupu would have celebrated his 21st birthday July 1st.
Honoring The Rock
When he presented the congressional Horizon Award to High Chief Seiuli Dwayne Johnson aka the Rock, Congressman Faleomavaega reminded the audience of Dwayne’s cultural background as a Samoan chief who was bestowed the title Seiuli by the late Samoa Head of State Malietoa Tanumafili II.
Released without charges
Three men and a woman who were arrested in two drug raids in Pago Pago last Thursday were released Saturday after 48 hours.
Airport gets makeover
Contractors are confident that renovations to Tafuna Airport will be completed before participants for the Arts Festival arrive.
You don’t have to go to Fagaalu
The territory gets to experience mobile health clinics in large air-conditioned tents when the Health Department and LBJ Hospital trial their mobile clinics for the Pacific Arts Festival this week.
Should government set wholesale prices for food?
The Board of Investigation established to look into the rice shortage and food prices will consider the legality of government setting wholesale prices for food.
Governor attends PBDC meeting
Governor Togiola Tulafono left the territory last night to attend a meeting of the Pacific basin Development Council of which he is chairman.
ASPA asks ASG to pay utility bills
The American Samoa Power Authority is asking ASG to pay up its overdue utility bills which according to one ASPA board member is more than $2 million.
Delmonte owns up to talks with Dongwon of South Korea
South Korean food group Dongwon has been confirmed to be the interested buyer for Star Kist Samoa.
21-year-old Tafuna youth killed
A 21 year old was killed by a gunshot to the head in Happy Valley, Tafuna over the weekend. Preliminary information from police indicate that the deceased and a neighborhood friend may have been playing with the gun.
Haleck family oppose moratorium
The government’s plan to impose a temporary moratorium on all development in the Tafuna lowland rainforest has elicited strong opposition from the owners of the rainforest land.
Global company eyes Pago Pago for call center
A company which operates call centers in several continents is sending a delegation to American Samoa next week to evaluate the possibility of stabling one of its international centers here.
Governor Togiola back at work
Governor Togiola Tulafono was back at work today and resumed his normally busy schedule.
Quarantine officers get SPC training and help
Increased travel and cargo during the Pacific Arts Festival would also increase the risk of unwanted pests, and diseases, if effective quarantine measures were not taken.
Police beat
A 44-year-old army reservist was arrested last night after admitting to police that he raped his niece.
JAG officer here to process wills
In preparation for the mobilization of the 100th battalion later this year, an officer from the US Army Judge Advocate General or JAG is in the territory to prepare legal agreements for local reservists.
GAO investigates Fisheries Council
The Government Accountability Office plans to investigate whether the federal advisory body responsible for protecting fisheries off Hawai'i and other parts of the Pacific is properly using and accounting for government money.
Cabinet member resigns
Public Defender Tautai Aviata Faalevao has resigned from his cabinet position.
Nominations made for Visitors Bureau Board
Both the American Samoa Chamber of Commerce and the Pago Pago Visitors Association have already submitted nominees for the Board of Directors of the new American Samoa Visitors Bureau to the Governor’s Office.
Local artists will help Wyland paint Beijing mural
American Samoa has been invited to help paint one of the world’s largest murals at the Beijing Green Olympics.
SSIC documents fiscal management problems at TEMCO
In its final report on the operation of the Territorial Management Coordinating Office, the Senate Select Investigative Committee highlights several deficiencies in the operation of the agency, which may have contributed to the suspension of federal funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Measina a Samoa is theme of Flag Day fashion show
Organizers of the Flag Day Measina a Samoa Fashion Show are hoping to entice more individuals, groups or commercial designers to enter their creations for the showcase by offering cash prizes for the different categories.
Court news
The government’s case against Director of Parks and Recreation s Taamu Iakopo has been continued again.
Alleged police brutality
An inmate has alleged that he was assaulted by police officers while in custody.
Opposition to Fagatogo Pavillion bathrooms
Concerns have been raised regarding the construction of bathrooms next to the Fagatogo Pavilion.
Festival budget approved
The Arts Festival Board today approved the final budget for the festival.
EOB mural takes shape
When you pass by the Executive Office Building you wont miss the transformation that’s taken place.
Flag Day hosts get help
As has been done in previous years, the hosts of the entertaining groups from Samoa that have been invited for Flag Day will be receiving monetary assistance from ASG.
Wyland will paint underwater theme inspired by Fagatele Bay
The world famous artist Wyland says the mural he’s painting on the wall of the Executive Office Building will portray the marine life he saw during a dive at the Fagatele Marine Sanctury yesterday and a science theme.
Extension on Dollar Saver Store on the PNRS agenda
The Project Notification and Review System Board will discuss next week a request for reconsideration made by the owner of the Dollar Saver store Taamu Iakopo of the board’s order to remove an un-permitted extension of the Industrial Park store.
Court news
A 19-year-old was arrested this morning for repeated break ins of a home in Vaitogi.
Committee formed to explore support for Utu as Governor
Is Utu Abe Malae running for governor?
Samoa groups arrive early next week for Flag Day
Entertaining groups from Samoa for the Flag Day celebrations will begin arriving early next week and the Lady Naomi is scheduling two extra trips to transport the groups from Apia.
Business owner says Governor’s the one making threats
A major retailer says governor Togiola Tulafono is the one making threats, not local businesses.
CJ leaves cash up to drug convict
It is up to inmate Elijah Leasau what to do with almost $24,000 that was confiscated by police from his home during a drug raid last year.
American Samoa qualifies for AIDS funding
Human and Health Services Secretary Mike Leavitt has announced grants of more than $1.1 billion to provide primary care, medications and services for low-income and underinsured people living with HIV/AIDS.
Doctors make decision on Dr. Annie Fuavai
The Executive Committee of the Medical Staff of LBJ Hospital has made a decision regarding the removal of former Chief of Staff Dr. Annie Fuavai.
Efforts to stave off wage increase
Congressman Faleomavaega and three US senators want to defer imposing a 50-cent-per-hour rise in the minimum wages of American Samoa and the Northern Marianas.
Court postpones hearing on Satele title
A hearing on the motion by Mosooi Mapu for the Land and Titles Court to reconsider its decision to award the paramount title Satele to Galu Satele has been continued to April 25th.
Precautions taken to stop fights
Police are taking preventive measures to stop more fighting between Chinese and Vietnamese fishermen.
Health Director orders all monies to be turned in
Health Director Utoofili Aso Faafetai Maga has instructed the manager of the Tafuna health Center to turn in all monies collected at the center to the health Department main office from now on.
Governor Togiola is all right
Governor Togiola Tulafono is now resting comfortably at Government House after being seen in the LBJ Hospital Emergency Room this morning.
Lions continue Eye Care Project
For the fifth year, the Lions Club of Pago Pago and Benevolent Mission International will be sponsoring free eye clinics for American Samoa.
Fighting crews injure several
Four fishermen were admitted to the hospital with serious injuries from a fight between Chinese and Vietnamese crewmembers.
Teen pregnancies on the decline
The proof is in the numbers.
Wyland dives for mural inspiration
The artist Wyland, who has been handpicked to paint a mural on the north facing wall on the front section of the Executive Office Building is diving in theFagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary (FBNMS) today to derive inspiration for his work of art.
Court news
The government has moved to dismiss the case against Benjamin Ard who’s charged with sodomy.
Governor Togiola taken to hospital
The Governor’s Office has confirmed that Governor Togiola Tulafono was taken to the hospital this morning and remains in the Emergency Room for observation.
LBJ CEO warns of cutbacks in health services
The CEO of the LBJ Hospital Patricia Tindall says LBJ would be forced to start cutting services by September 2008 if its revenue base does not change while it continues making monthly payments to repay its $9 million debt to Medicare.
Governor defends container inspections
Governor Togiola Tulafono used his radio program Saturday to vigorously defend the inspection of containers on the main dock.
Marist Brother Ronald Henry dies in NZ
A well-known Marist brother who taught at both the Marist Brothers School in atuu and Marist Brother High School in Malaeloa, Brother Ronald Henry of New Zealand has died.
ASCC students off to Broadway
Six students from the American Samoa Community College have passed ht first step in being accepted to the Broadway Theater Project at the University of South Florida.
Court News
The high court accepted a motion of dismissal by the government on the case of Kaili Tualau whos faced charges of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, two counts of possession of an unlicensed firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.
Court News
Chief Justice F. Michael J. Kruse said that the two inmates who broke out of the Territorial Correctional Facility (TCF) last April and assaulted a part-time taxi driver, escaped from jail so they could collect money for a numbers racket.
