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Sales tax bill nets many questions from faipule
While the Administration's multi-year plan is to amend existing law, and propose new revenues and repeals to improve local revenue generation for the government, Manu’a faipule, Rep.
House hearing focuses on collection of 2% wage tax
In the past, lawmakers have made claims that the government, through the Treasury Department, hasn't been consistent in collecting the 2% wage tax, which is paid by all wage earners.
USCG recognizes local cops for their work
Three police officers, as well as Commissioner Le’i Sonny Thompson, were recognized last week by officials from the US Coast Guard, who collaborated with the Dept.
Pacific News Briefs
PACIFIC TO BAN NORTH KOREAN FISHING BOATS
Pacific Islands Forum countries say they'll work to ban North Korean fishing vessels from their waters.
‘Clash of the Titans’
Last Saturday during the opening of the American Samoa High School Athletics Association (ASHSAA) 2017-2018 football season, Samoana and Leone met in the highly anticipated "Clash of the Titans".
Team American Samoa sends athletes to Asia meet
Seven local athletes have been selected to represent American Samoa for the first time ever, at the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games set to be held Sept.
AG says public hearings come next prior to any hike in port fees
The director of Port Administration does not make the final decision on future hikes for port fees and charges but instead, such matters go through public hearings, in accordance with provision of
ASDOE's $24.7M consolidated grant application is approved
The US Department of Education (USDOE) has approved the local Department of Education’s Consolidated Grant of more than $24 million, which is the largest federal funding source for ASDOE.
HAL donates to Hope House
Hope House board chairman Ta'afano Joe Tavale (far right) last week, accepted boxes of clothing - for the Hope House Goodwill Store - from the Hawaiian Airlines staff and management in Honolulu, do