kite runner investigation
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Contradicting information in testimonies of individuals involved in the infamous Kite Runner saga and the fact that someone is lying despite being sworn-in on the Bible before the hearing, has tested the patience of some senators.
This follows statements made by Faiai...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Kite Runner saga continued yesterday morning with more contradictions by captain of the vessel, Faiai Loleni Faiai, further frustrating members of the Senate Select Investigative Committee (SSIC).
At the beginning of the hearing after Faiai had been sworn in, SSIC...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Faipule found out this week that a Homeland Security report on the Kite Runner pleasure vessel’s trip to Samoa earlier this year could put ASG in a compromised position after the report was leaked to certain media outlets.
The vessel is owned by local businessman, Papali...
Apia, SAMOA — An investigation by American Samoa's Department of Homeland Security into a cross-border trip by Pago Pago boat Kite Runner to Samoa has recommended the charging of three officials.
The investigation confirmed the certificate of clearance (COC) for the Kite Runner in the territory was...

![Port Administration employee Faiai Loleni Faiai who captained the Kite Runner on its cross border round trip to Samoa being sworn in before his hearing in January. He’s been brought before the SIC Committee once again to talk ‘his truth’ about the trip and what happened. His testimony differs from statements made by the owner of the vessel Papalii Laulii Alofa and Tish Peau. Peau is a part-time employee of Paramount, a company owned by Papalii, as well as a government employee. [photo: Asi A. Fa’asau] Port Administration employee Faiai Loleni Faiai](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_5160_0.jpg?itok=5GyB0j34)


