Toa o Samoa expected to arrive home this morning
Fono hears conflicting testimony about off-island accountsHouse Vice Speaker Laolagi F.S. Vaeao is adamant that the $8 million-plus in the ASG Insurance Proceed account, held off-island, is sufficient to fund the $1.3 million appropriation bill for repairs to the MV Sili. Fili Sagapolutele [+] |
Senior govt officials dispute allegations concerning anti-deficiency lawsA senior government official yesterday disputed a contention by Sen. Lualemaga Faoa, and statements made by other senators during a Senate hearing that the administration violated the anti-deficiency law on the four administration bills totaling $700,000 in order to fund operations of four offices. Fili Sagapolutele [+] |
Gov calls min wage issue main obstacle in luring businessGov. Togiola Tulafono says labor wages are the main hurdle the government faces as it continues discussions and negotiations with companies to fill the void in the local economy when COS Samoa Packing closes at the end next month. Fili Sagapolutele [+] |
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More fraudulent email schemes surfaceAs more scams surface in the territory, with the latest targeting a Fono member and the governor’s office, the local Department of Homeland Security (ASDHS) has issued an alert for local residents to be aware of these schemes, which are coming through the internet as well as the U.S. mail. Fili Sagapolutele [+] |
Gov. Togiola honors Sgt Vevesi Semu Jr. of Nu’uuli; May God provide comfort (BASED ON PRESS RELEASE)— Governor Togiola Tulafono on Friday expressed the condolences of the people and government of American Samoa to the family of Sergeant Vevesi Semu Jr., 35, a member of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division based in Fort Hood, Texas, who died in a drowning accident on August 9, 2009. [+] |
Brashton Satele out for the season Senior UH team leader and middle linebacker, Brashton Satele, shown here in a drill, reinjured his shoulder a few days later. Satele will now fly to Los Angeles for surgery and is expected to apply for a medical redshirt, allowing him to play again as a senior in the 2010 season opener against USC. [+] |
Obama facing hard choices on Afghanistan war plans WASHINGTON (AP) -- As public support for the war in Afghanistan erodes, President Barack Obama soon may face two equally unattractive choices: increase U.S. troops levels to beat back a resilient enemy, or stick with the 68,000 already committed and risk the political fallout if that's not enough. [+] |
Iraqi suspect: It cost $10,000 to pass checkpoints BAGHDAD (AP) -- Attackers paid $10,000 to get a bomb-laden truck past checkpoints and next to the Iraqi Finance Ministry in last week's attacks, one of the suspected masterminds said in a confession broadcast Sunday. [+] |
Scottish leader defends Lockerbie bomber release LONDON (AP) -- Scotland's government defended itself Sunday against unrelenting criticism from the U.S. over the decision to free the Pan Am Flight 103 bomber on compassionate grounds. [+] |
Even in death, Kim Dae-jung unites Koreas SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- In death as in life, Kim Dae-jung managed to bring the two rival Koreas together. Hours before his funeral Sunday, North Korean officials dispatched to Seoul to pay their respects to the Nobel Peace Prize winner held talks with South Korea's president - the first high-level inter-Korean contact after many months of tension. [+] |
Lieberman says many health care changes can wait WASHINGTON (AP) -- An independent senator counted on by Democrats in the health care debate showed signs of wavering Sunday when he urged President Barack Obama to postpone many of his initiatives because of the economic downturn. [+] |
Millions face shrinking Social Security payments WASHINGTON (AP) -- Millions of older people face shrinking Social Security checks next year, the first time in a generation that payments would not rise. The trustees who oversee Social Security are projecting there won't be a cost of living adjustment (COLA) for the next two years. That hasn't happened since automatic increases were adopted in 1975. [+] |
Medical robot makes rounds at Texas Army hospital SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Staff Sgt. Juan Amaris laid in intensive care recovering from life-threatening burns when he got a peculiar visit from his doctor. Dr. Kevin Chung - rather, a 5-foot-tall camouflage-clad robot with Chung's face on a monitor - rolled in to check on him. [+] |
Obama wants honest health care debate WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama is challenging critics of his push to overhaul the health care system to stop making "phony claims" about proposals now the subject of intense coast-to-coast debate. [+] |
NASA embraces pop culture on next shuttle flightCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- When Discovery flies to the international space station this week, it will deliver a new treadmill named for a TV comedian and pick up a Buzz Lightyear toy. [+] |
Police: Reality TV star found dead VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -- A reality show contestant wanted for murder in the gruesome death and mutilation of his ex-wife was found dead Sunday of an apparent suicide after hanging himself in a secluded Canadian motel, authorities said. [+] |
Trading White House for Martha's Vineyard rental CHILMARK, Mass. (AP) -- The first family settled in Sunday for their vacation on Martha's Vineyard not long after Hurricane Bill scampered away, leaving behind big waves and heavy rip currents for the Obamas. [+] |
