March 2017
Legal suit by Samoa's former sevens coach goes to mediation
![Former Samoa sevens coach Damian McGrath. [Photo: Facebook / Manu Samoa / via RNZI]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/eight_col_damo-mcgrath.jpeg?itok=wTJzQ7FY "Former Samoa sevens coach Damian McGrath. [Photo: Facebook / Manu Samoa / via RNZI]")
Samoa Supreme Court judge, Vui Clarence Nelson, has ruled a legal suit by Manu Samoa's former National sevens coach, Damian McGrath, must first go to mediation.
Young Segaula calls switch to solar power a ‘revolution’
![Students of Manu’a High School, as well as the employees of the American Samoa Power Authority who are ever so thankful for the island’s recent change to solar power. [Courtesy photo]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Manua%20project.jpg?itok=H7sArrs0 "Students of Manu’a High School, as well as the employees of the American Samoa Power Authority who are ever so thankful for the island’s recent change to solar power. [Courtesy photo]")
![Manu’a High School student Sabrina Patiasa calls Manu’a’s recent switch to solar power, a ‘Revolution’ that is a stepping-stone for the residents there to “Go Green” everyday. [Courtesy photo]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Sabrina%20Patiasa.jpg?itok=dsXOOkLY "Manu’a High School student Sabrina Patiasa calls Manu’a’s recent switch to solar power, a ‘Revolution’ that is a stepping-stone for the residents there to “Go Green” everyday. [Courtesy photo]")
When the Manu’a Islands made worldwide news with the announcement of their recent switch to solar power, the project became the perfect topic for kids to write about.
Manu Samoa Sevens heads for Las Vegas
Apia, SAMOA — Two well known Manu Samoa players, Afa Aiono and Falemiga Selesele have returned to represent Manu Samoa at the HSBC World Series in Las Vegas.
Selu Alofipo a “Champion of Change”
![Selu Alofipo, who was born and raised in Samoa, with his wife, Tofuola, last year in May, when he was selected as one of ten artists chosen by the White House to showcase his artwork which was featured in the East Wing of the White House, and was recognized as a “Champion of Change”. Go to: www.seluart.com to meet the artist and his work. [Courtesy photo]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Selu1234.jpg?itok=KlGy45JV "Selu Alofipo, who was born and raised in Samoa, with his wife, Tofuola, last year in May, when he was selected as one of ten artists chosen by the White House to showcase his artwork which was featured in the East Wing of the White House, and was recognized as a “Champion of Change”. Go to: www.seluart.com to meet the artist and his work. [Courtesy photo]")
![Selu Alofipo, a Samoan artist, who had his paintings featured at the White House last year in May, now offers a line of SELU items, such as leggings, phone covers, mugs, hats, shirts etc. in a move to expand his customer base. Go to: www.seluart.com to meet the artist and his work. [Courtesy photo]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/SELU999.jpg?itok=yqJ0FKHv "Selu Alofipo, a Samoan artist, who had his paintings featured at the White House last year in May, now offers a line of SELU items, such as leggings, phone covers, mugs, hats, shirts etc. in a move to expand his customer base. Go to: www.seluart.com to meet the artist and his work. [Courtesy photo]")
![Selu Alofipo an artist born in Samoa – who was selected as one of ten artists to be recognized as Champion of Change by the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. This photo shows his artwork featured in the East Wing of the White House. [Courtesy photo]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/SELU5678.jpg?itok=4CrZg8_r "Selu Alofipo an artist born in Samoa – who was selected as one of ten artists to be recognized as Champion of Change by the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. This photo shows his artwork featured in the East Wing of the White House. [Courtesy photo]")
Last May, Samoan artist Selu Alofipo was recognized as one of ten artists chosen by the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), as a “Champion of Change” la
Local “Prayer Service” for Faleomavaega set for today
A “Prayer Service” is set for late this afternoon for the late former Congressman Faleomavaega Eni Fa’auaa Hunkin, who is described as a “fair and honest public servant” by two top officials of Tri
Gov. Lolo: Territories cannot afford any reduction in Medicaid funding
Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga has called on the Trump Administration and the U.S. Congress to be mindful that small economies such as those of American Samoa and other U.S.
Boy Scouts
Among the activities during last Saturday’s Boy Scouts Fiafia Program was the tug of war, seen here, at the Fatuoaiga malae.
Fa’amanino i Faipule le mafua’aga o le tuai ona fa’aaoga tupe Medicaid
Le Pule o le Ofisa o le Medicaid ma le Medicare a Amerika Samoa, susuga Sandra King-Young. [ata AF]
Na fa’amanino e le Pulesili o le Ofisa o loo pulea alaga tupe mai le polokalame o le Medicare ma le Medicaid a le malo, susuga Sandra King-Young i luma o le maota o sui i le masina na te’a nei, maf