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The 26th Police Academy kicked off yesterday with training inside the conference room at the OMV in Tafuna, with 32 recruits. [photo: AF]

26th Police Academy kicks off with 32 recruits

Police Commissioner Le’i Sonny Thompson has called on recruits of the new police academy not to deviate from carrying out their duty, which is to protect the lives of the com- munity — young and old — including many foreigners who have made American Samoa their home. “This is the beginning of a new...

Samoa’s Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi [SN file photo]

Samoa PM still undergoing medical checks in NZ

Doctors are still conducting checks in New Zealand on Samoa Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi since being medivacced late last week. The medical checks were recommended by doctors in Samoa. In a statement yesterday the Prime Minister said the checks were progressing well and doctors would...

Almost 3 years later, court decides drug case for mother of two

After nearly three years, the High Court finally issued a decision in the case of a 26-year-old woman who was found with a glass pipe used to smoke “ice” or methamphetamine, hidden in the crotch of her pants. April Peric, a mother of two, was initially charged with two drug offenses: unlawful...

There are seven UTI grads currently working for the American Samoa Power Authority, and according to ASPA’s head, Utu Abe Malae, their “excellent hands-on skills” benefit ASPA immensely. Seen here are four of those UTI grads, who all hold positions of responsibility in the agency, which has received numerous awards for innovation, leadership, customer service and progressive work in the field. The fifth person (far right) is UTI representative Jason Tagal, who will be in the Territory this week. Seen here

Chosen by industry, ready to work — job ops for the territory

There are many kinds of recruitment in the Territory, and for those interested in hands-on training for very specialized, in-demand technical skills, this week may be the time to check out the presentations being given by UTI representative Jason Tagal in the lobby at the Tradewinds Hotel....

The 24-hour Gold Conda Store in Fagaalu was shut down by DOH inspectors last week, for various reasons, including unsanitary conditions and poor ventilation.[photo: BC]

DOH cracks down once again, shuts down 24-hour store in Fagaalu

The Department of Health's Environmental Division has shut down Gold Conda Store in Fagaalu, after inspectors discovered major health violations at the establishment last week. A 'Public Notice' taped on the store's main entrance reads: "As of 10/03/2017 by order of the Department of Health,...

Ernie Haleck (middle) - the lead instructor in Firearms and Tactics for the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) and DPS in American Samoa - briefing local police officers last week, on the last day of a 2-week training course that certifies them to carry weapons. See story for details. [photo: AF]

Le'i says it’s his duty under law to carry out weapons training

Over two dozen local police officers, including sergeants, lieutenants, captains and commanders, were at the shooting range in Aoloau for two days participating in training drills that complete a 2-week course, which ultimately certifies them to carry weapons. Also present at the shooting range was...

Tri Marine urges NMFS to support Am. Samoa tuna operations

US based Tri Marine International is urging a federal agency to grant its exemption request — made three years ago and supported by the American Samoa Government — dealing with US purse seiner fleets that deliver their catch to the canneries in the territory, whose economy is dependent on the...

Lolo rescinds memo that appointed Tauese as Police Chief

Last Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, Governor Lolo M. Moilga issued a General Memorandum that rescinds a prior memo issued in 2014, which appointed Tauese Va'aomala Sunia as Chief of Police for the Department of Public Safety (DPS). Lolo's memo follows a Sept. 29th memo issued by DPS Commissioner Le'i S....

Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga [SN file photo]

Lolo announces new entry forms for travelers to the territory

Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga last week announced the implementation of the new single Entry Form to eliminate the response burden and replication of information by completing two or more forms by travelers upon arrival into American Samoa. According to a press release from the Governor's Office...

No help on the horizon for workers during long StarKist shutdown

Workers at StarKist Samoa in American Samoa will be out of work for five weeks when the plant shuts down later this month have sought federal assistance. The shutdown is needed to install equipment and other upgrades to ensure the plant works more efficiently. US congresswoman's local director,...

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