Samoa PM gives ‘accounting’ of his gov’t delegation’s visit to Am Samoa
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In a press conference in Samoa on Wednesday local time, Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt announced WST $300,000 was returned to Samoa’s Treasury





![(L-R) ASVB Executive Director Taimalelagi Minnie Tuia and Hawaiian/ Airlines CEO Rakow during the DDW luncheon. According to ASVB, the group is in the territory to highlight the airlines’ focus on regional partnerships, cultural respect, and community engagement. [photo: ASVB/ ASG] Taimalelagi Minnie Tuia and Diana Birkett Rakow](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/minnie_ha_ceo.jpg?itok=GHbjDZ4p)


![The ASCC- Pacific Center in Human Security delegation is seen here at the International Association for Emergency Managers (IAEM) conference along pictured with IAEM President Carrie Speranza (center) and Region 9 President Jon Shear (far left). [Courtesy Photo] ASCC- Pacific Center in Human Security delegation](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ascc-pchs_conference.jpeg?itok=KNT9a7g6)
![U.S based Samoan news anchor, Tamara Vaifanua has won an Emmy award for her coverage of the Maui wildfires. [Photo: supplied ] Tamara Vaifanua](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/tamara_vaifanua_.jpeg?itok=WXe5dJ33)
