Measure banning plastic shopping bags signed into law— at last
U.S. Citizenship about to become reality for members of local Army ReserveThe U.S. Army Reserve is holding a Military Naturalization Ceremony here in American Samoa, after a process which started last year and families of the soldiers taking the oath of U.S. Citizenship are invited to attend. This will be the first time this ceremony has been held in the territory. Fili Sagapolutele [+] |
Today is deadline for candidates to fileChief Election Officer Soliai T. Fuimaono yesterday advised all possible candidates for the Nov. 2nd general election that 4:30 p.m. today is the deadline to file petitions and papers to be on the ballot for the Nov. 2nd general election. Fili Sagapolutele [+] |
Royal dispute deepens Lufilufi remains defiant in its decision to ban the holder of the Tui Atua title from the village. This was confirmed by the village spokesperson, Fe’esago Lopi, during an interview with the Samoa Observer Monday. Sarai Ripine, Samoa Observer [+] |
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LBJ FY2011 budget proposes $1.5 Mil for off-island referral programLBJ Medical Center is proposing more than $1 million to fund the off-island medical referral program in the new fiscal year, while more patients continue to be added every week to the list of people needing off-island medical care. Fili Sagapolutele [+] |
West Point Class of 2011 celebrates Ring Ceremony While most West Point ‘Firsties’ made plans to celebrate the milestone of the Ring Ceremony, Anees Merzi (left) was thinking about getting some extra sleep before football practice this past Saturday. Although the left tackle had the afternoon off from practice for the ceremony, his mind was still on football. [+] |
Traditional Samoan oratory highlighted at awards ceremony Last week, Saturday, Aug. 28, the AMOSA (Aoaoga Mo Sailiga Atili) o Savavau indigenous Samoan Language University held its first awards ceremony at the Equator Hall of the Tradewinds Hotel in Ottoville. Jeff Hayner [+] |
High Court denies motion for mistrial in rape, incest and assault convictionThe High Court has denied a motion for mistrial filed by a man who was found guilty this year by a jury on charges of rape, incest and assault. Fili Sagapolutele [+] |
20 Laptops donated to the Department of Education On Friday Aug. 27, the Department of Education received a donation of 20 laptops from Mr. Joseph Matua of the American Samoa Registry Domain. Talia Lomiga [+] |
Police officer in Samoa, under pressure over missing money, dies in hospitalA police officer in Samoa, under pressure over missing money, has died after being admitted to hospital. Radio New Zealand [+] |
First elected speaker of Samoa’s ruling party diesSamoa’s ruling Human Rights Protection Party’s first elected parliamentary speaker when it gained power in 1981, has died. Radio New Zealand [+] |
Seaplane service for Samoa A Samoan businessman from Apia Park is set to start a seaplane operation to service the Samoa islands. Chris Langton hopes to launch his service in December. Aigaletaulele’a F. Tauafiafi, Samoa Observer [+] |
Katinas Missions provide 200 pairs of shoes for needy school children With the start of school happening, many children in an area known as "Hard Bargain" would have been wearing slippers to school, possibly until winter; however, thanks to Katinas Missions Ministry and Outreach, 200 children will have new sneakers on their feet. [+] |
Island evacuations start as Earl nears East Coast RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Powerful Hurricane Earl spun toward the East Coast on Wednesday, driving tourists from North Carolina's vacation islands and threatening to bring damaging winds and waves all along the Atlantic seaboard through Labor Day weekend. [+] |
US moves into final military phase in Iraq BAGHDAD (AP) -- The U.S. on Wednesday moved into the final phase of its military involvement in Iraq, with administration officials saying the war was ending... [+] |
Police: Gunman holds hostage in Discovery buildingSILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) -- Police in a Washington, D.C., suburb say a gunman has taken at least one person hostage at the headquarters of Discovery Communications. [+] |
Obama, Netanyahu condemn killings as talks open WASHINGTON (AP) -- Opening Mideast peace talks under the shadow of fresh violence, President Barack Obama vowed on Wednesday... [+] |
Stock market kicks off September with strong gains NEW YORK (AP) -- Stocks jumped Wednesday after surprisingly strong growth in U.S. and Chinese manufacturing allayed some of the worries that had been building over the global economy in recent weeks. [+] |
Number of illegal immigrants in US now decliningWASHINGTON (AP) -- The number of illegal immigrants in the U.S. has dropped for the first time in 20 years as substantially fewer undocumented workers from Mexico, Latin America and elsewhere are crossing the border in search of jobs, an independent research group says. [+] |
Apple unveils new box for streaming movies, TV SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Apple Inc. announced a smaller, cheaper version of its Apple TV device for streaming movies and television shows over the Internet and into the living room. It also unveiled a new line of iPods, including a touch-screen Nano model. The new Apple TV announced Wednesday will only let people rent, not buy, content. For first-run high-definition movies the day they come out on DVD, people will have to pay $4.99. High-definition TV show rentals will be 99 cents. [+] |
Troops, families glad to hear end to Iraq combat (AP)— As President Obama spoke, Violeta Sifuentes snuggled with her 6-year-old twins on the suede sofa - Samuel beside her, Selena sprawled across her legs. When the 29-year-old Army captain explained what the president meant by combat operations in Iraq being over, "Nina" let out a loud, "Woo-hoo!" then asked, "Can we go play now?" [+] |
