Lawmakers petition Assoc of Pacific Island Legislators to support ASPIRE
ASG Christmas program theme: The Spirit of Survival: Moving OnGov. Togiola Tulafono has confirmed that this year’s Territorial Christmas Program will be for three nights and the public is invited to attend the annual event, which kicks off on Dec. 16. The Territorial Memorial Service theme “The Spirit of Survival: Moving On” will be dedicated to tsunami victims and our overall spirit of survival following the Sept. 29 earthquake and tsunami. Fili Sagapolutele [+] |
Governor establishes Food Policy Council by executive orderThrough an executive order, Gov. Togiola Tulafono established the American Samoa Food Policy Council, which will advise the governor on all aspects of the food system in the territory. Fili Sagapolutele [+] |
An intro to NOAA's American Samoa Marine Debris Mission
There's nothing quite like getting on or in the water to stir the writing juices. I'm back in the field, this time in American Samoa as part of a team of NOAA folks. As you saw from the last post, we're here by request of the American Samoa governor and agencies to conduct an assessment of marine debris generated by the September 29 tsunami and to do emergency coral restoration, as appropriate. Kris, NOAA [+] |
CRAG releases post-tsunami report on coral reef damageThe Governor’s Coral Reef Advisory Group (CRAG) released on Tuesday its post-tsunami report on coastal resource assessment and preliminary assessment of coral reef damage following the Sept. 29th earthquake and tsunami. Fili Sagapolutele [+] |
Community BriefsThe Office of Public Information, KVZK-TV is informing the public about the KVZK TV antenna tower inspection that will be made today Friday, December 4. Samoa News Staff [+] |
Court News
Sentencing for Malaki Sao has been continued to next year and the High Court has ordered a psychiatric evaluation of the defendant, who has appeared in court on criminal offenses since he was a juvenile. Fili Sagapolutele [+] |
Marijuana farmer officially charged with felony possessionA man, who allegedly told law enforcement officers that he has been growing marijuana plants since last year, was officially charged yesterday during his initial appearance before District Court Judge John Ward II. Fili Sagapolutele [+] |
FHSU grad to walk during grad ceremony in American Samoa(BASED ON PRESS RELEASE) — HAYS, KANSAS— Mariana Faiai of Pago Pago, American Samoa, graduate, wants to walk across the stage at Fort Hays State University’s commencement in May just like any other student. The only problem is, FHSU is almost 6,000 miles away. [+] |
Environmentally Friendly Car Wash at ASCC this SaturdayCar washes are common fundraisers in the territory (maybe that’s why it rains so much here!) But this Saturday, December 5, ASCC’s Tupulaga Taualaga (Youth Outcry) Club will conduct the first ever “environmentally-friendly” car wash to be held here. Samoa News Staff [+] |
Hometown News - Esther Farani graduates from basic
(PRESS RELEASE) - Air Force Airman 1st Class Esther T. Farani has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. [+] |
