Lawmakers petition Assoc of Pacific Island Legislators to support ASPIRE
ASG Christmas program theme: The Spirit of Survival: Moving OnGov. Togiola Tulafono has confirmed that this year’s Territorial Christmas Program will be for three nights and the public is invited to attend the annual event, which kicks off on Dec. 16. The Territorial Memorial Service theme “The Spirit of Survival: Moving On” will be dedicated to tsunami victims and our overall spirit of survival following the Sept. 29 earthquake and tsunami. Fili Sagapolutele [+] |
Governor establishes Food Policy Council by executive orderThrough an executive order, Gov. Togiola Tulafono established the American Samoa Food Policy Council, which will advise the governor on all aspects of the food system in the territory. Fili Sagapolutele [+] |
An intro to NOAA's American Samoa Marine Debris Mission There's nothing quite like getting on or in the water to stir the writing juices. I'm back in the field, this time in American Samoa as part of a team of NOAA folks. As you saw from the last post, we're here by request of the American Samoa governor and agencies to conduct an assessment of marine debris generated by the September 29 tsunami and to do emergency coral restoration, as appropriate. Kris, NOAA [+] |
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CRAG releases post-tsunami report on coral reef damageThe Governor’s Coral Reef Advisory Group (CRAG) released on Tuesday its post-tsunami report on coastal resource assessment and preliminary assessment of coral reef damage following the Sept. 29th earthquake and tsunami. Fili Sagapolutele [+] |
Community BriefsThe Office of Public Information, KVZK-TV is informing the public about the KVZK TV antenna tower inspection that will be made today Friday, December 4. Samoa News Staff [+] |
Court News Sentencing for Malaki Sao has been continued to next year and the High Court has ordered a psychiatric evaluation of the defendant, who has appeared in court on criminal offenses since he was a juvenile. Fili Sagapolutele [+] |
Marijuana farmer officially charged with felony possessionA man, who allegedly told law enforcement officers that he has been growing marijuana plants since last year, was officially charged yesterday during his initial appearance before District Court Judge John Ward II. Fili Sagapolutele [+] |
FHSU grad to walk during grad ceremony in American Samoa(BASED ON PRESS RELEASE) — HAYS, KANSAS— Mariana Faiai of Pago Pago, American Samoa, graduate, wants to walk across the stage at Fort Hays State University’s commencement in May just like any other student. The only problem is, FHSU is almost 6,000 miles away. [+] |
Environmentally Friendly Car Wash at ASCC this SaturdayCar washes are common fundraisers in the territory (maybe that’s why it rains so much here!) But this Saturday, December 5, ASCC’s Tupulaga Taualaga (Youth Outcry) Club will conduct the first ever “environmentally-friendly” car wash to be held here. Samoa News Staff [+] |
Hearts go out to Samoa in Williamstown concert HELPING others is worth having a song and dance about, particularly if you’re from Melbourne’s Samoan community. They will host a multicultural music concert in Williamstown this Saturday to raise money for the Samoan tsunami relief effort, bringing together performers from across Melbourne. Hobsons Bay Leader [+] |
Health bill survives first big test - on Medicare WASHINGTON (AP) -- Unflinching on a critical first test, Senate Democrats closed ranks Thursday behind $460 billion in politically risky Medicare cuts at the heart of health care legislation, thwarting a Republican attempt to doom President Barack Obama's sweeping overhaul. [+] |
Clinton arrives for NATO talks, praises allies BRUSSELS (AP) -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, arriving Friday at NATO headquarters, welcomed an expected series of announcements by allied nations of additional military, civilian and financial support for the war effort in Afghanistan. [+] |
AP Interview: Karzai praises Obama's deadline KABUL (AP) -- President Hamid Karzai put a brave face Thursday on President Barack Obama's decision to start pulling out troops in mid-2011, telling The Associated Press in his first public response that it will push Afghans to take control of their own destiny. [+] |
Pakistan: We need more clarity on US plan LONDON (AP) -- Pakistan's prime minister on Thursday defended his country's efforts in fighting terrorism, saying he didn't believe Osama bin Laden was in Pakistan and that Pakistani security forces had been successful in tackling terrorism within the country's borders. [+] |
WWII vet fights homeowners group over Va. flagpole RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- One of the nation's oldest Medal of Honor winners was back in the fight Thursday, this time against a neighborhood association that wants him to take down a front-yard flagpole. [+] |
Global warming may require higher dams, stilts (AP) -- With the world losing the battle against global warming so far, experts are warning that humans need to follow nature's example: Adapt or die. [+] |
Paul McCartney takes Meat-Free Mondays to EU BRUSSELS (AP) -- Paul McCartney took his "Meat-Free Mondays" campaign to the European Parliament on Thursday, saying the power to halt global warming lies as much with individuals as with their governments. [+] |
Gift Guide: Touch and Windows 7 in fresh PC lineup (AP) -- This holiday season is a great time to buy a PC. There's a nice new version of Windows out, and computer manufacturers are adding interesting new technologies. Here's a guide to what's fresh in PCs, ranging from "netbooks" to super-sized "all-in-one" desktop computers. [+] |
Walters spotlights year's Most Fascinating PeopleNEW YORK (AP) -- Barbara Walters thinks this year's roster of fascinating people is a little edgier, more current and less obvious than usual. [+] |
Obama family lights National Christmas Tree WASHINGTON (AP) -- Surrounded by celebrity performers and characters from the North Pole, the Obama family on Thursday led a countdown and lighted the National Christmas Tree. [+] |
