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![Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga [SN file photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/GovLolo_0766_12.jpg?itok=ZllBPzdX "Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga [SN file photo]")
Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga says there are "several reasons" why he vetoed Fono approved legislation, which amends provisions of the current 5% miscellaneous tax.
He further noted in his Oct. 30th letter to Fono leaders, after explaining why had vetoed the bill that “it may be necessary to adopt cost...
![Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed the introduction of bipartisan veterans’ health legislation introduced to improve community care options. She is an original cosponsor of the VA Care in the Community Act, introduced last week Friday by Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Phil Roe. [photo: courtesy]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Amata%20speaking%20on%20veterans%20issues.jpg?itok=FbTFUjO3 "Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed the introduction of bipartisan veterans’ health legislation introduced to improve community care options. She is an original cosponsor of the VA Care in the Community Act, introduced last week Friday by Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Phil Roe. [photo: courtesy]")
TERRITORY'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CREDIT INCLUDED IN TAX BILL —
Washington, D.C. – Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 - Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed news that the Chairman’s draft of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act released Thursday includes the American Samoa Economic Development Credit that she requested.
“I am...
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Paramount Builders has been awarded the contract for the "Pago Pago International Airport Apron Rehabilitation Phase II - Construction Project" to the tune of $9.8 million.
But according to the Procurement Office, the award and subsequent execution of the contract is contingent on the submission of...
![[photo: courtesy]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/TWINDERELLA%20cast.jpg?itok=o_aQmTBE "[photo: courtesy]")
On the last night of the premier of Twinderella, Poe Mageo, director of the Dancing Fingers Learning Center presented a check of $2,500 to Leilani Tilo, who accepted the donation on behalf of the local American Red Cross.
Before the curtain went up, Mageo asked all the young children in the...
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OKERI POLEVIA —
A woman who is accused of stealing merchandise worth over $1,000 from a store was arrested by police two weeks ago.
Oketi Polevia is being charged with one count of stealing — a felony, punishable by not more than 7 years imprisonment, and/or a fine of not more that $5,000 or both....
![The "star" seen in this screen shot from the US Geological Survey website indicates the center of the 6.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred around 10p.m. Friday in American Samoa, Saturday night in Samoa. [photo: FS]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/quake%200474.jpg?itok=EcI9yxNL "The \"star\" seen in this screen shot from the US Geological Survey website indicates the center of the 6.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred around 10p.m. Friday in American Samoa, Saturday night in Samoa. [photo: FS]")
An earthquake, which the US Geological Survey says occurred in the Tonga region but was close to the Samoan islands, prompted a “tsunami advisory” for American Samoa, as well as neighboring Samoa.
The tremor, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 but later downgraded to 6.8, occurred around 10p.m...
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An increase in port fees and wharfage charges went into effect on Oct. 30, which is when Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga signed into law legislation passed by the Fono. And two officials in the private sector expect that these new hikes will start affecting consumer goods either later this month or early...
![Fletcher outside the Prince Kuhio Federal Building in Honolulu during his interview with Hawaii News Now. [photo: Chelsea Davis]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/fletcher%20in%20Hon%20web.jpg?itok=Imt2Ybxo "Fletcher outside the Prince Kuhio Federal Building in Honolulu during his interview with Hawaii News Now. [photo: Chelsea Davis]")
Following a decision by the US Secretary of State, the Honolulu federal court last week ordered the release “immediately” of American citizen Dean Jay Fletcher who is wanted in Tonga for the alleged murder of his wife.
As previously reported by Samoa News, Dean Jay Fletcher fled to American Samoa...
![Washington State's Frankie Luvu 'emotional' after dads first trip to see him play in Pullman. [screenshot from video, via Seattle Times]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/luvu.jpg?itok=9MUvNDpn "Washington State's Frankie Luvu 'emotional' after dads first trip to see him play in Pullman. [screenshot from video, via Seattle Times]")
PULLMAN – Frankie Luvu’s family traveled 5,348 miles from Pago Pago, American Samoa to Pullman this week so they could be at Martin Stadium to congratulate him on Senior Day.
It was the first time in Luvu’s four years that his family has been able to come watch him play college football, and with...
Just over 4 million pounds of commercial fish landed in American Samoa was recorded for 2016, according to a new fishery report by the federal government. American Samoa is noted as currently home to one cannery and several fishing vessels.
American Samoa is included in the US National Oceanic and...