November 2016
Fa’atali pea Asosi Faifa’atoaga i se tali mai le CPO
O lo o fa’atali pea sui o le Asosi a le Aufai Fa’atoaga a le atunu’u i se tali aloaia mai le Fa’atonusili o le Ofisa e Pulea Oloa a le malo (Chief Procurement Officer), mo sana tali e tusa ai o le
Election Office answers Faoa & Sanitoa concerns
![The Faoa-Sanitoa team during a debate prior to the recent election. [SN file photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Faoa_2338_0.jpg?itok=CMmPqxC3 "The Faoa-Sanitoa team during a debate prior to the recent election. [SN file photo]")
Chief election officer Uiagalelei Dr. Lealofi Uiagalelei had responded immediately to the concerns raised by the gubernatorial team of Faoa Aitofele Sunia and Rep.
Man sentenced for machete attack on his wife
A man who tried to cause serious harm to his wife with a machete was sentenced last Friday by the High Court to 60-months in jail followed by 10 years of probation.
Luani family loses homes and car to fire
![A look at the Luani Family car that was destroyed by a fire last week.[Courtesy Photo: Luani Family]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/FIRE1.jpg?itok=Uis0PkTw "A look at the Luani Family car that was destroyed by a fire last week.[Courtesy Photo: Luani Family]")
The Luani family whose two homes and vehicle were completely destroyed by a fire last week is seeking assistance from members of the public.
New YAG laser in LBJ Eye Clinic allows surgery to happen sooner
![The new YAG laser (left on the table) as well as the eye examination/procedure chair seen last Thursday afternoon the LBJ Medical Center’s Eye Clinic. [photo: FS]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/new%20laser%20n%20chair%206204.jpg?itok=fxb3m5nm "The new YAG laser (left on the table) as well as the eye examination/procedure chair seen last Thursday afternoon the LBJ Medical Center’s Eye Clinic. [photo: FS]")
With the generous support from an Oregon couple, the LBJ Medical Center has new equipment for the Eye Clinic, and this includes a $40,000 yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG) I
Sen. Tuaolo Vaivao Manaia Fruean returns to the Senate
Senator Tuaolo Vaivao Manaia Fruean will return as senator for Ma’oputasi District when the new Legislature is sworn in next year.
Retirement Fund audits payments for retirees — some not accurate
Former Lt. Gov. Faoa in a Samoa News file photo.
American Samoa Government Employee Retirement Fund (ASGERF) Office Executive Director, I’aulualo Talia Fa’afetai has kept his word — when he first took the position of
Farm inspections continue, some issued DOA certificates to sell to stores, roadside…
Agriculture Department acting director Peter Gurr says DOA farm inspectors will be visiting the majority of local farms by the end of next week, and some farms have been
Luani Family house fire
A look at the Luani Family residence that along with a car, was completely destroyed by a fire last week.