![[SN file photo]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/AM%20Samoa%20HC_78.jpeg?itok=QdU-BIL5 "[SN file photo]")
Four drug cases were on high court’s calendar last Friday. One was granted a continuance, while three were heard by Chief Justice Michael Kruse.
GALU NOFOA AND IOSEFA ALO
![Taimalelagi Dr. Claire Tuia Poumele [SN file photo]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Taimalelagi%206450_0.jpg?itok=nkFhWEWn "Taimalelagi Dr. Claire Tuia Poumele [SN file photo]")
Prior to the Lolo and Lemanu Administration, the cost of shipping a vehicle on the MV Sili from Tutuila to Manu’a was $250 one-way, says Port Administration director, Taimalelagi Dr.
![Thomas S. Monson, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. [SN file photo]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Mormon%20president%20dies.jpeg?itok=3HsxYy_B "Thomas S. Monson, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. [SN file photo]")
Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga and US Congresswoman Aumua Amata have released statements of condolences, calling the passing of Thomas S.
![[photo: Leua Aiono Frost]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Rep%20Fialupe%20Lutu.jpg?itok=GEUpHAkv "[photo: Leua Aiono Frost]")
The newest faipule for the House of Representatives, Fialupe Felila Fiaui Lutu (middle), pictured with secretary to the House Speaker, Aliti Taliva’a, and the Senate’s chief of personnel, Ata Gaote
![Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga [SN file photo]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Gov%20Lolo%202833_7.jpg?itok=XkOu71ej "Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga [SN file photo]")
The 3rd session of the 35th Legislature opened this past Monday at the Fale Laumei and pursuant to prevailing statute, Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga reported on the "successes and failures with res
In this 2015 photo, Barry Markowitz captured the latest Samoan football superstar, then-St. Louis Crusader QB, Tua Tagovailoa, who ran fearless all night vs. the Fagaitua Vikings.
Rev. Elder Siaosi Mageo [ata foai]
Ua tu'ua le galuega e lana susuga le Faife'au Taitai Toeaina o le Ekalesia Fa'apotopotoga a le Atua i Amerika Samoa, Rev. Elder Siaosi Mageo.
[l-r] Afioga i le Maoputasi, Mauga T. Asuega; afioga i le kovana sili Lolo Matalasi Moliga, ma le afioga i le matua ia Togiola Tulafono (lea sa avea muamua ma kovana) i le aso ananafi i le fa’apaiaina o le Maota tele fou o le ASCC. [ata: Leua Aiono Frost]
"E ui ina umi o tatali, ae o lea ua mae'a, o se galuega na faia ma le toto'a, ia usita'ia uma tulafono tau le fa'asaoaina o le enetia, ia agatonu ma le Si'omaga, ma ia matagofie e talia mana'oga o
![The Amerika Samoa Girls Volleyball All-Star Team — led by Head Coach Lydia Faleafine Nomura (far left) and Assistant Coach Lalomilo Mano (far right) — departed the territory for Hawai’i last Wednesday for their second appearance at the JPS Paradise Classic III. The team's first game is set for Thursday, Jan. 11. [photo: TG]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/VB%20all%20stars_5690.jpg?itok=WedLDer- "The Amerika Samoa Girls Volleyball All-Star Team — led by Head Coach Lydia Faleafine Nomura (far left) and Assistant Coach Lalomilo Mano (far right) — departed the territory for Hawai’i last Wednesday for their second appearance at the JPS Paradise Classic III. The team's first game is set for Thursday, Jan. 11. [photo: TG]")
![Ana of the Amerika Samoa Girls All-Star Volleyball Team sending off a serve during a practice session held at the Tafuna HS gymnasium, as part of preparations for the JPS Paradise Classic III in the Aloha State. [photo: TG]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/VB%20all%20stars_5669.jpg?itok=9fAADnWZ "Ana of the Amerika Samoa Girls All-Star Volleyball Team sending off a serve during a practice session held at the Tafuna HS gymnasium, as part of preparations for the JPS Paradise Classic III in the Aloha State. [photo: TG]")
![Team Amerika Samoa's Girls All-Star Volleyball squad during a practice session held at the Tafuna High School gymnasium in preparation for the Junior Prep Sports (JPS) Paradise Classic III set to be held in Honolulu this week. [photo: TG]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/VB%20all%20stars_5642.jpg?itok=vzYC8zjA "Team Amerika Samoa's Girls All-Star Volleyball squad during a practice session held at the Tafuna High School gymnasium in preparation for the Junior Prep Sports (JPS) Paradise Classic III set to be held in Honolulu this week. [photo: TG]")
The American Samoa High School Athletics Association (ASHSAA) Girls All-Star Volleyball Team – Team Amerika Samoa - departed the territory last Wednesday for its second appearance in the Junior Pre
![Tui Samoa cable brought ashore [Photo: RNZI Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/eight_col_Tui_Samoa_cable.JPG?itok=wBWNXz0G "Tui Samoa cable brought ashore [Photo: RNZI Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia]")