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Territory
gets $20.4 MIL to fund rebate payments
U.S.
Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson Jr. yesterday informed Gov.
Togiola Tulafono that American Samoa will receive $20.4 million
under the federal economic stimulus law. (read more)
Fono conferees
still at odds over minister provision
Senate
introduces separate legislation to address ministers voting absentee
The Fono
conferees consisting of Senate and House members failed again
yesterday to agree on final language of legislation that would
allow American Samoans in the military to register and vote absentee
for local elective offices. (read more)
Senate
approves resolution calling for suspension of 50 cent hike slated
for May
Senators
approved yesterday a Senate Concurrent Resolution requesting
that U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy and Rep. George Miller "apply
their efforts" in order "to suspend imposition of the
$0.50 per hour" effective May 25 for American Samoa. (read more)
The People and Customs pt. 12
We welcome
Vanuatu 'Land Eternal' as one of the latest countries to opt
to participate in the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts. (read more)
Longliner
Grace 1 helps Marine Patrol rescue five fishermen
Five
fishermen were rescued last week 40 miles out from Tutuila island
during a rescue mission carried out by the Department of Marine
and Public Safety Marine Patrol and a privately owned fishing
vessel, captained by Tim Jones. (read more)
Community
Briefs (read more)
Rotary
Club gives away $1,100 in 4-Way Test awards
The Rotary
Club of Pago Pago honored 11 high school seniors this year with
its 4-Way Test Awards, presented annually to students who best
exemplify the principles of the Rotary 4-Way Test. (read more)
Question
of the Day...Samoa
News Reporter Tina Mata'afa asks passengers of the Sapphire Princess,
"What impressed you the most about American Samoa?"
Here is what they said... (read more)
Regional
meeting discusses strategy on HIV and other STIs
NOUMEA,
New Caledonia - Sexual behaviors, HIV and other sexually transmitted
infections (STIs) are on the agenda of a five-day regional meeting
taking place this week in Suva, Fiji Islands. (read
more)
Call for
Artists! See
this week's update|
Letters (read more)
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