January 2018
![Gateway to Tafa’igata Prison in Samoa [SN file photo]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Tafaigata%20prison_6.jpeg?itok=GPq70S56 "Gateway to Tafa’igata Prison in Samoa [SN file photo]")
American Samoa advances Mini Games bid
![ASNOC secretary general Ethan Lake [RNZI]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ethan%20lake.jpg?itok=Ux4HN5h2 "ASNOC secretary general Ethan Lake [RNZI]")
The American Samoa National Olympic Committee is pressing ahead with preparations to make a formal bid to host the 2025 Pacific Mini Games.
Australia's Bishop calls Pacific leaders amid aid row fallout
![Australia's foreign minister Julie Bishop [photo ABC.net]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Julie%20Bishop.jpg?itok=tRgi7TET "Australia's foreign minister Julie Bishop [photo ABC.net]")
Australia's foreign minister has reportedly reached out to Pacific leaders amid a backlash to another minister's comments about Chinese aid in the region.
ASHPO Calendars — They’re Free
As has been the norm in past years, the American Samoa Historic Preservation Office (ASHPO) is distributing free calendars.
Pair of tax bills making their way through the Fono once again
![ASG Treasurer Uelinitone Tonumaipe’a [SN file photo]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Tonumaipea%200686_5.jpg?itok=HEL0Elfn "ASG Treasurer Uelinitone Tonumaipe’a [SN file photo]")
The Senate on Thursday approved in final reading two Administration tax bills, which were part of a larger piece of legislation submitted last year, but vetoed by the governor after several changes
SPC Auva'a P. promoted
Congratulations to SPC Auva'a P. of Malaeloa American Samoa promoted from Private First Class (E3) to SPECIALIST (E4) after receiving a waiver of 18 months service in the United States Army.
More Pacific people appeal to stay in NZ for medical treatment
![Dr Viliami Tutone [from hospital website]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/GP-Viliami-Tutone-from-Middlemore-Hospital2-150x150.jpg?itok=9xlg4xhn "Dr Viliami Tutone [from hospital website]")
More Pacific people are appealing against deportation from New Zealand on humanitarian health grounds.
UPU O LE LOTO UA MALIE
E le tau mate sa tu i Fagalilo le tapa’au o le Alataua pe tua ma ni a le asō, a’o toe sa’afi’afiga o le soifua ma le tautua tuāvae a le afioga i le Faatonu, le fetalaiga iā Taeaoafua Dr.
"E le tau sulaina le Toga Lelei!"
O le taimi ua mae'a suia le ie o le misasa pa'ia sa ufiufi ai lona Sa, ae ua fa'aaogaina le Ietoga mamae na'ua, aua o ia o le tama'ita'i o aiga, o ia fo'i o se tasi e pele ia te ia lona aiga, ae maise lava i lana tapua'iga. [ata: Leua Aiono Frost]
O Joan Latasi Galea'i - Holland, lona uso o lo'o soifua mai ma o ia fo'i sa faia le ulua'i molimau mo lona uso e puipui tele ia te ia a'o talavou o la'ua olaga. O se tasi e le alo fo'i ona manatu fa'aalia i so'o se mea i totonu o le aiga potopoto. E ese mai lea e alofa tele e fa'asalafa lona alofa i a latou fanau uma lava! O lo'o pu'ea lo la'ua ata ma le tina o Rosa Fa'aola mai le afio'aga o Amaluia. [ata: Leua Aiono Frost]
"Aua o le faia le finagalo o lo'u Tama o i le lagi, o lo'u uso lea ma lo'u tuafafine ma lo'u Tina!"