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![Former Bluesky Communications CEO and President, Adolfo Montenegro in a Samoa News file photo blowing out the candles on the Bluesky birthday cake, in celebration of their company’s 16 years of service to the people of American Samoa, in July 2015. [photo: SN file / TG]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Montenego_6331.jpg?itok=6vUvga6G "Former Bluesky Communications CEO and President, Adolfo Montenegro in a Samoa News file photo blowing out the candles on the Bluesky birthday cake, in celebration of their company’s 16 years of service to the people of American Samoa, in July 2015. [photo: SN file / TG]")
AST Telecom LLC, dba, Bluesky Communications has accused Aoe’e Adolfo Montenegro and his company, ACMA Management Company, of among other things, diverting plaintiffs business funds for the defendants’ personal use without consent. Bluesky Communications is where Aoe’e served as chief executive...
![Congresswoman Amata is joined by the local Close-Up students in the House Natural Resources Committee Hearing Room, in Washington D.C. Amata serves on the Natural Resources Committee, along with the Representatives from the other four territories. [Courtesy photo]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Aumua%20Enjoys%20Time%20with%20Close%20Up%20Kids.jpg?itok=0r8dwUi7 "Congresswoman Amata is joined by the local Close-Up students in the House Natural Resources Committee Hearing Room, in Washington D.C. Amata serves on the Natural Resources Committee, along with the Representatives from the other four territories. [Courtesy photo]")
Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Aumua Amata was delighted to be visited by the students involved in the Department of Interior Close-Up program. The students arrived over a week ago for a two-week visit to Washington, where they have visited various different attractions.
“I was incredibly happy to...
![Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga [SN file photo]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Gov%20Lolo%202833%20web.jpg?itok=1n9nxyam "Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga [SN file photo]")
Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga, is optimistic Polynesian Airlines flights between the two Samoas will not be disrupted with the Samoan government announcing the revival of Polynesian’s international operations.
The announcement follows the Samoa government’s decision not to continue the joint...
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DAVID FO’A
New charges the government filed in District Court against David Fo’a include fourteen felonies and the charges stems from the defendant breaking into at least nine different stores on the Western District.
Fo’a was in High Court for the continuation of his change of plea hearing, with a...
![Thursday, youngsters at Manumalo Academy received much needed fillings and fissure sealant, thanks to Dr. Noreen Takunala and her team of dental assistants: Perelini Telesa, Tapu Matamua, and Jordan Levu. [photo: BC]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/dental%20team.jpg?itok=J7McfYaw "Thursday, youngsters at Manumalo Academy received much needed fillings and fissure sealant, thanks to Dr. Noreen Takunala and her team of dental assistants: Perelini Telesa, Tapu Matamua, and Jordan Levu. [photo: BC]")
The LBJ Medical Center's Dental School Team is conducting their annual visits to all local schools, to ensure that the little ones are in tiptop shape, as far as oral health.
The school visits are an annual event, targeting young children in 2nd and 5th grade at all local public and private schools...
![Congresswoman Amata, Secretary Ryan Zinke, Brian Hallman Executive Director of the ATA, Joe Hamby Chief Operating Officer of Tri Marine International, and other U.S. Fishermen during the meeting in California. [courtesy photo]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Amata%20and%20Zinke%20in%20CAweb.jpg?itok=dJAoiCH1 "Congresswoman Amata, Secretary Ryan Zinke, Brian Hallman Executive Director of the ATA, Joe Hamby Chief Operating Officer of Tri Marine International, and other U.S. Fishermen during the meeting in California. [courtesy photo]")
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Aumua Amata reiterated her support for the National Marine Monuments to Interior Department Secretary Ryan Zinke during a stop in California on her way back to Washington earlier this week.
“Having sent a letter to the President earlier this year, and previously...
![Associate Judge Suapaia Pereira (far left) administers the oath of office for the new Western District Governor, Fuamatu J.V. Fuamatu, (middle) at the Governor’s Office Conference Room yesterday morning. Holding the Bible is Fuamatu’s wife. [photo: AF]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Fuamatu%20sworn%20in%200675.jpg?itok=vMrWOBRP "Associate Judge Suapaia Pereira (far left) administers the oath of office for the new Western District Governor, Fuamatu J.V. Fuamatu, (middle) at the Governor’s Office Conference Room yesterday morning. Holding the Bible is Fuamatu’s wife. [photo: AF]")
In a general memorandum dated May 15, Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga appointed Fuamatu J.V. Fuamatu, who is a traditional leader from Alataua county, as the new Western District Governor, a post left vacant since the passing early this year of the late Lualemaga Faoa.
The governor’s appointment, which...
The three-day 2017 Caribbean Regional Seminar by the United Nation Special Committee on Decolonization was held this week in the Caribbean nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
ASG’s Office of Political Status, Constitution and Federal Relations executive director Tapa’au Dr. Daniel Aga...
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Cases being delayed due to police investigations, police needing more training, and drug problems spreading to schools, are just some of the issues that Police Commissioner Le’i Sonny Thompson, discussed during a Samoa News interview early this week, as Le’i expressed sincere appreciation to the...
![ASCC student Ms. Quendolyn Eseroma (right), seen here with her mother Mrs. Lagituaiva Agnes Eseroma, has been selected for a 10-week internship with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) this summer. [Photo: J. Kneubuhl]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ASCC%20Student%20FAA%20Internship.jpg?itok=Bl1_WAnj "ASCC student Ms. Quendolyn Eseroma (right), seen here with her mother Mrs. Lagituaiva Agnes Eseroma, has been selected for a 10-week internship with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) this summer. [Photo: J. Kneubuhl]")
American Samoa Community College (ASCC) student Ms. Quendolyn Gaoioi Eseroma recently received the good news that she has been chosen by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to participate in a 10-week paid internship program this summer. As part of the FAA’s Minority Serving Institutions...