American Samoa joins the nation in celebrating Thanksgiving
Manu’a boat christened, “Fo’isia”— will not have scheduled runs Gov. Togiola Tulafono says the new Manu’a boat the “Fo’isia” has already performed essential services for the Manu’a islands, transporting members of a family for a funeral. Samoa News understands that a blessing for the boat that the Governor said cost ASG a little over $300,000, was held early last week and was attended by the Governor and Manu’a leaders. Fili Sagapolutele [+] |
Hawaiian Airlines confirms extra flights for Christmas holidayWith Christmas only a month away from today, Hawaiian Airlines is adding extra flights for the holiday season to accommodate the usual busy travel time between Honolulu and Pago Pago. Fili Sagapolutele [+] |
Court NewsChief Justice Michael Kruse yesterday issued a stern warning to 17-year old Isaia Falaniko, that he will be jailed if he does not reveal in High Court today the name of the store in Pago Pago where beer was purchased in May this year. Fili Sagapolutele [+] |
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Community Briefs Consul General of the Philippines based in Honolulu, Leoncio Cardenas, arrived in American Samoa, on Sunday, Nov. 22, to render consular services to Filipinos who make their home in the territory. Samoa News Staff [+] |
Faleomavaega responds to John Newton’s editorial in Samoa News(Based on Press Release) Washington, D.C. —Congressman Faleomavaega Eni announced today his response to John Newton’s Guest Editorial entitled: “Mommy, I Want to be a Fish Cleaner” published in Samoa News on Saturday, November 7, 2009. [+] |
American Samoa National Guard And Reserve Members— Give Thanks this ThanksgivingARLINGTON, Va.— Members of the National Guard and Reserve and their families across American Somoa are encouraged to thank supportive employers this Thanksgiving by nominating them for the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Employer Support Freedom Award, the highest recognition given by the U.S. Government to employers for their support of employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve. [+] |
Papua New Guinea to host next Miss South Pacific pageantPapua New Guinea has been selected as the host country for the 2010 Miss South Pacific Pageant while American Samoa and Tonga verbally submitted their interest in hosting the 2012 annual regional pageantry. Fili Sagapolutele [+] |
Obama to unveil plan to add troops in Afghanistan WASHINGTON (AP) -- War-weary Americans will support more fighting in Afghanistan once they understand the perils of losing, President Barack Obama declared Tuesday, announcing he was ready to spell out war plans virtually sure to include tens of thousands more U.S. troops. [+] |
SPIN METER: 'War and Peace' in 209 pages? WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republicans are using everything short of forklifts to show Americans that Democratic health care legislation is an unwieldy mountain of paper. They pile it high on desks, hoist it on a shoulder trussed in sturdy rope and tell people it's longer than "War and Peace," which it isn't. [+] |
Obamas welcome guests with curry at state dinner WASHINGTON (AP) -- The first state dinner of the Obama White House had it all: Oscar-winning entertainers, Hollywood moguls, a knockout guest chef and even a wardrobe malfunction. [+] |
Icebergs head from Antarctica for New Zealand WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) -- A flotilla of hundreds of icebergs that split off Antarctic ice shelves is drifting toward New Zealand and could pose a risk to ships in the south Pacific Ocean, officials said Tuesday. [+] |
Furry felons rob SAfrican tourists, steal food CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) -- Visitors to South Africa's premier holiday destination who are worried about becoming victims of the country's high crime rate could find themselves instead robbed by a more furry kind of felon: baboons. [+] |
Docs say formerly conjoined twins recovering well MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Formerly conjoined twin sisters Trishna and Krishna are enjoying a favorite DVD and trying new foods as they continue their recovery from marathon separation surgery, doctors said. [+] |
CO2 curve ticks upward as key climate talks loomMAUNA LOA OBSERVATORY, Hawaii (AP) -- The readings at this 2-mile-high station show a troubling upward curve as the world counts down to crucial climate talks: Global warming gases are building in the atmosphere at record levels from emissions that match scientists' worst-case scenarios. [+] |
Google documents Iraqi museum treasures BAGHDAD (AP) -- Google is documenting Iraq's national museum and will post photographs of its ancient treasures on the Internet early next year, Google chief Eric Schmidt announced Tuesday. [+] |
Shakira says new CD looks out for single gals NEW YORK (AP) -- All the single ladies - Shakira is looking out for you! The Colombian-born singer says the songs on her new album "She Wolf," out this week, is a reflection of a woman who is looking for her prince charming. [+] |
