April 2022
Proof of vax or negative test now required for entrance into govt buildings
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or evidence of a negative test is required for persons entering any government owned or lease building, under Gov.
Lemanu meets virtually with OIA Asst Sec nominee; provides briefing
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga met via zoom this week with the U.S. Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia, Carmen G.
Jesus Christ Superstar — 50 years later it still sparks controversy
Lawrence, KANSAS — In the days leading up to Easter Sunday, Christians around the world will participate in retellings of the story of the last days of Jesus’ life, from his entry into Jer
Student Con-Con delegates voice opinions and take a vote on final day
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — By majority vote, student delegates to the 2022 Student Constitutional Convention, conducted virtually for two-days and ending late yesterday morning approved t
Governor welcomes a U.S. congressional delegation photo & caption
Governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga welcomed a U.S. congressional delegation headed by Sen. Lindsey Graham with a min-tour when they made a fuel stop in the territory late last week.
Man who came for a visit didn’t make it home to Alaska after stealing $500
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man convicted of punching the cashier of a store in Amaluia, before taking off with $500 cash in December of 2019 was released from custody this week after he
Finally $250,000 for mental health and substance abuse grant
Washington, D. C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming $250,000 in federal funding for local mental health and substance abuse services.
Gov makes recess appointment to hospital board
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In an Apr. 11 memorandum, Gov. Lemanu Peleti Mauga announced the recess appointment of Rep. Faimealelei A.
Fortunately still no COVID at Manu’a but one more death on Tutuila
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — LBJ Medical Center has recorded another COVID-19 related death — as of Apr.



![“Congratulations on your nomination Ambassador. Someone of your proficiency would be an asset for the Insular Areas and we look forward to working with you,” Gov Leman told Ambassador Cantor during their virtual meeting this past Monday. [courtesy photo] VIRTUAL MEETING](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/gov_n_ambassador_carmen_cantor.jpg?itok=bFXZWm20)
![It’s been 50 years since the premiere of Jesus Christ Superstar and still troubling, in the eyes of many religious leaders, was the musical’s theology. “Superstar” is structured similarly to a traditional Christian Passion play, depicting Jesus’ final days. But it abruptly ends with the crucifixion, omitting the resurrection that is at the heart of the Easter story — and Christianity itself. (See story elsewhere in today’s issue.) [graphic: Amazon Music website] JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR GRAPHIC](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/superstar.jpg?itok=1Q6ZlzO9)
![Student delegates raising their right hands as they take the oath of office on Tuesday, the first-day of the 2022 Student Constitutional Convention, held virtually. Top left of the photo shows the governor. Read story for details of their votes on amendments. [photo: Gov’s Office] Student Con-con delegation](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/student_con-con_image5_copy.png?itok=wPEHzoy_)




