Rev. Tofaeono’s motions for reconsideration dismissed by High Court
Tue, 12/12/2017 - 8:03am
![This June 2017 file photo shows some of the CCCAS elders, with Chairman Rev. Elder Mamoe Eveni Jr. (right) during court proceedings between the CCCAS and Secretary General Rev. Amaama Tofaeono. [photo AF]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/CCCAS%20ministers_0%20copy.jpg?itok=K8sn9GlX "This June 2017 file photo shows some of the CCCAS elders, with Chairman Rev. Elder Mamoe Eveni Jr. (right) during court proceedings between the CCCAS and Secretary General Rev. Amaama Tofaeono. [photo AF]")
The Trial Division of the High Court of American Samoa has dismissed Rev.
December 2017
EPIC hosts symposium on Coordinated Community Response
Tue, 12/12/2017 - 7:54am
![(Front row, center) SoValTi presenters, Tim Logan and Kendra Hughes with members of the Empowering Pacific Island Communities dba EPIC, a community-based nonprofit organization which, in collaboration with Catholic Social Services and Back on Track, hosted a symposium on Coordinated Community Response, on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017 — at the Fatu-o-Aiga Pastoral Center, in Tafuna. [courtesy photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/IMG_4524.jpg?itok=6h43-4Av "(Front row, center) SoValTi presenters, Tim Logan and Kendra Hughes with members of the Empowering Pacific Island Communities dba EPIC, a community-based nonprofit organization which, in collaboration with Catholic Social Services and Back on Track, hosted a symposium on Coordinated Community Response, on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017 — at the Fatu-o-Aiga Pastoral Center, in Tafuna. [courtesy photo]")
Empowering Pacific Island Communities (EPIC), a community-based nonprofit organization, in collaboration with Catholic Social Services and Back on Track, hosted last week at Fatuoaiga, a symposium
ANZ reduces some Pacific money transfer fees
Tue, 12/12/2017 - 7:49am
ANZ Bank has reduced its money transfer fees from New Zealand to four more Pacific island countries.
![“It was a great pleasure to greet our soldiers from American Samoa on behalf of everyone back home, and wish them Merry Christmas,” said Aumua Amata. “They send warm Christmas wishes back to everyone. I was able to take a few moments to tell them we’re all very proud of them, and thinking of them in their training, and at this time of year.” [Courtesy photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Greetings%20from%20Fort%20Lee.jpg?itok=AZO5s9uA "“It was a great pleasure to greet our soldiers from American Samoa on behalf of everyone back home, and wish them Merry Christmas,” said Aumua Amata. “They send warm Christmas wishes back to everyone. I was able to take a few moments to tell them we’re all very proud of them, and thinking of them in their training, and at this time of year.” [Courtesy photo]")
![“It was a great pleasure to greet our soldiers from American Samoa on behalf of everyone back home, and wish them Merry Christmas,” said Congresswoman Aumua Amata, who visited Fort Lee, Virginia, last week. The soldiers are stationed at Fort Lee for their Advanced Individual Training (AIT) and will not be able to return home for the holidays. [Courtesy photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Greeting%20the%20soldiers.jpg?itok=t5XqW8Yh "“It was a great pleasure to greet our soldiers from American Samoa on behalf of everyone back home, and wish them Merry Christmas,” said Congresswoman Aumua Amata, who visited Fort Lee, Virginia, last week. The soldiers are stationed at Fort Lee for their Advanced Individual Training (AIT) and will not be able to return home for the holidays. [Courtesy photo]")
![Congresswoman Aumua Amata was pleased to greet soldiers from American Samoa and spend time with them at Fort Lee, Virginia, including having lunch with them. [Courtesy photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Lunch.jpg?itok=oZbOLIwn "Congresswoman Aumua Amata was pleased to greet soldiers from American Samoa and spend time with them at Fort Lee, Virginia, including having lunch with them. [Courtesy photo]")
Sgt. Tina Time
Tue, 12/12/2017 - 7:34am
Congresswoman Amata stands next to this display at the Army Women’s Museum that honors the heroic memory of Sgt.
Former Customs agent arrested and charged with drug possession
Tue, 12/12/2017 - 7:18am
![[SN file photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Pago%20Dist%20Court%20014_64.jpeg?itok=qjcj1BmE "[SN file photo]")
The former Customs agent who was arrested by police two weeks ago after he tried to retrieve a package that contained a large quantity of marijuana from the post office waived his right to a prelim
Tu'ua le Malo Tofa Taeaoafua Dr Meki Solomona
Tue, 12/12/2017 - 7:03am
![Taeoafua Dr. Meki Solomona, director of the Department of Human and Social Services, passed away suddenly, yesterday afternoon. He reportedly collapsed at his DHSS office in Utulei. Samoa News sends its condolences to the family in their time of grief. [SN archives]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Dr%20Meki%20solomona.jpg?itok=iSZQeN7s "Taeoafua Dr. Meki Solomona, director of the Department of Human and Social Services, passed away suddenly, yesterday afternoon. He reportedly collapsed at his DHSS office in Utulei. Samoa News sends its condolences to the family in their time of grief. [SN archives]")
I le aoauli o le aso Gafua Tesema 11, 2017 na logona ai le leo i Rama i totonu o le faigamalo a Tutuila ma Manu'a, ua amia se tasi sa tula'i mai o se poutu toa ma o le fa'auluuluga fo'i o le Mataga
Faatupulaia i latou e molia i le faia o sau’aga fa’asaga i Tina
Mon, 12/11/2017 - 9:20pm
O le molia ai o in ali’i se to’alua i le vaiaso na te’a nei i le faia o sauaga fa’asaga i o la ta’ito’alua, ua tula’i mai ai le to’a 7 o i latou ua taofia e Leoleo ma molia e le malo i le faia lea
Talitonu Vaega Iloilo Iuga e le i fa’atauina atu e Stowers ni aisa
Mon, 12/11/2017 - 9:17pm
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O le fa’aiuga a le Vaega Iloilo Iuga e fa’atatau i le mataupu a Falaniko Stowers lea na tuuina ai i le vaiaso na te’a nei, na atagia mai ai le taliatonu atoatoa o le Vaega Iloilo Iuga, e le o Stowe