September 2016
Silia miliona o lo o aitalafu ai le malo i le Kolisi Tu’ufa’atasi
![Sui o le Kolisi Tu’ufa’atasi a Amerika Samoa i le taimi na molimau ai i luma o le Komiti Soofaatasi a le Fono mo le iloiloina o le latou paketi mo le tausaga tupe fou i le taeao ananafi. [ata AF]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Web_ASCC_0084.jpg?itok=8_O16TEY "Paketi o le Kolisi Tu'ufa'atasi")
O lo o fa’aauau pea ona fetaia’i le pulega a le Kolisi Tu’ufa’atasi a Amerika Samoa (ASCC) ma lu’itau tau tupe i le taimi nei, e mafua mai i le vaega tupe e silia i le $1 miliona lea o lo o aitalaf
THS — "Home of the Warriors" focuses on staying safe & healthy
![Tafuna High School’s new Head Football Coach Kolose Ili speaking to his players after their victory over the Sharks this past weekend – where he emphasized humbleness, humility, and that it was only the beginning. [photo: TG]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/THS%20promo_5630.jpg?itok=5xtJX4J_ "Tafuna High School’s new Head Football Coach Kolose Ili speaking to his players after their victory over the Sharks this past weekend – where he emphasized humbleness, humility, and that it was only the beginning. [photo: TG]")
![Clearly "the" biggest threat in this year’s ASHSAA Football Season in the Varsity division is the return of middle linebacker, Penei Stowers-Pavihi – who has shined in the linebacker position since his appearance in the sport from the AYFS level up to now. Absent in their first game of the season last Saturday – Pavihi will be leading the Warriors defensive unit in this year. [photo: TG]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/THS%20promo_5759.jpg?itok=3XzsJwD_ "Clearly \"the\" biggest threat in this year’s ASHSAA Football Season in the Varsity division is the return of middle linebacker, Penei Stowers-Pavihi – who has shined in the linebacker position since his appearance in the sport from the AYFS level up to now. Absent in their first game of the season last Saturday – Pavihi will be leading the Warriors defensive unit in this year. [photo: TG]")
![Tafuna High School's "Warriors" Football Program – both Varsity and Junior Varsity players who will be representing the Home of the Warriors in this years ASHSAA Football Season. [photo: TG]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/THS%20promo_5776.jpg?itok=W5CIG_U_ "Tafuna High School's \"Warriors\" Football Program – both Varsity and Junior Varsity players who will be representing the Home of the Warriors in this years ASHSAA Football Season. [photo: TG]")
Coming into this year’s American Samoa High School Athletic Association (ASHSAA) Football Season, they have already collected their first victory of the season in both Varsity and Junior Varsity di
Fono approves Admin’s corporate tax reduction bill
The Fono has officially approved an Administration bill, which amends three provisions of local tax laws — including the current corporate tax rate that ASG Treasurer Uelinitone Tonumaipea told law
More grumbling over salary and perks for Visitors Bureau CEO
Attorney General Talauega Eleasao Ale has informed lawmakers that his role in signing contracts for ASG employees is to ensure all provisions of local laws are included in the documents and to make
![Amata speaks out in support of the VET Act earlier this summer outside of the U.S. Capitol Building. [courtesy photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Amata%20Speaks%20on%20VET%20Act.jpg?itok=NmPkjgP4 "Amata speaks out in support of the VET Act earlier this summer outside of the U.S. Capitol Building. [courtesy photo]")
God is Great
God is Great, the fautasi that represented American Samoa at Samoa’s Teuila Festival. Captained by Savaliga Afu, they placed fifth during the race; Little Rina came in first place.
New Territorial Bank expected to open October 3
The government owned Territorial Bank of American Samoa (TBAS) is expected to open Oct.
New legislation set to correct disabled parking laws
In an effort to deter individuals from unlawfully parking in parking spaces designated for the disabled, Gov.