The ASG Office of Veterans & Military Affairs proudly hosted its annual Toa o Samoa Games awards presentation last Friday, bringing together participating veterans, service members, and community leaders for a celebration of honor, camaraderie, and athletic spirit. Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula and First Lady Dr. Lois Pula joined the VA office in recognizing the dedication and achievements of all tournament competitors. [ASG photo]





![Lieutenant Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr. officially christens the new DMWR enforcement vessel Sausauimoana II during a ceremony held last Friday at Malaloa Wharf. The vessel was custom-built locally by Industrial Gases to support fisheries inspections, marine resource protection, and conservation enforcement activities throughout American Samoa's waters. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau] DMWR enforcement vessel Sausauimoana II christened](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/img_7520.jpg?itok=Y0hV7qVp)
![Fagaima says that additionally, he is coordinating with Vailu'u & Sons Construction (which has a storage area along this road) and ASPA to see if the road can be watered down regularly to help mitigate the dust. [Courtesy photo] unpaved road](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/2202.jpg?itok=oGcM_A6N)
![DOH Senior ARPA Projects Manager said in his summary report of the Behavioral Health, Drug and Rehabilitation Center project that the Silva Group is definitely one of the best Contractors the DOH has on its ARPA Construction Projects. This project is progressing according to schedule, despite all of the difficulty in shipping, work force, and weather delays, the manager said, and indicated in his report that his project is approximately 70% overall complete. [photo: DOH] Behavioral Health & Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Clinic construction site](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/3908.jpg?itok=HQvqYtMn)






