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![Remi Galasso, CEO of Hawaiki and Pule Tufele, Executive Director of ASTCA at the signing. [courtesy photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Pule_Gallaso.jpg?itok=lSw7kjsl "Remi Galasso, CEO of Hawaiki and Pule Tufele, Executive Director of ASTCA at the signing. [courtesy photo]")
American Samoa Telecommunications Authority (ASTCA) and Hawaiki Submarine Cable LP (Hawaiki) have signed an amendment to their agreement for the installation of a spur connecting American Samoa to the Hawaiki cable and the provision of international capacity to mainland United States.
The contract...
“Total public debt per capita grew from $414 per person in fiscal year 2005 to $1,212.80 in fiscal year 2015,” according to the US Government Accountability Office, which also notes that any additional disruption in the local cannery industry will impact the government’s ability to repay its debt....
![Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga [SN file photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/GovLolo_0766_5.jpg?itok=lG1Ouxpy "Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga [SN file photo]")
After he line-item vetoed amendments made by the Fono, Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga signed into law last Saturday, the American Samoa Government’s more than $394 million budget for fiscal year 2018, which commenced on Oct. 1, 2017.
The original total FY 2018 Basic Budget submitted was $395.26 million...
![American Samoa Telecommunications Authority (ASTCA) CEO, Puleleiite Tufele Li’a Jr. appeared before the House Telecommunications Committee for a hearing last week. [photo: AF]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Puleleiite%20Tufele%20Lia%20Jr.jpg?itok=LnH58Tm9 "American Samoa Telecommunications Authority (ASTCA) CEO, Puleleiite Tufele Li’a Jr. appeared before the House Telecommunications Committee for a hearing last week. [photo: AF]")
While the American Samoa Telecommunications Authority (ASTCA) is planning to use both Tui Samoa and Hawaiki Cable, CEO Puleleiite Tufele Li’a Jr. said he will recommend to the American Samoa Government to stay with Hawaiki Cable — not only is it cheaper but its capacity is big enough to cover...
![Members of the AS Drug Control Commission, selected by Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga, who attended the official launch of the ASDCC yesterday morning at the Fale Laumei. [photo: Leua Aiono Frost]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Commission%20members.jpg?itok=HkK5PnFW "Members of the AS Drug Control Commission, selected by Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga, who attended the official launch of the ASDCC yesterday morning at the Fale Laumei. [photo: Leua Aiono Frost]")
A hotline will be set up for the public to anonymously report tips about incidents involving illegal drugs in the territory, and Human and Social Services director Taeaoafua Dr. Meki Solomona is urging students, youth, and everyone to use the service.
“When you see it, report it. Call the hotline,...
![[SN file photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/police%20dept_11.jpeg?itok=zkXujMmC "[SN file photo]")
Commissioner of Public Safety, Le'i Sonny Thompson has transferred Chief of Police, Tauese Vaaomala Sunia to the Territorial Correctional Facility to serve as warden, according to a memo dated Sept. 29, addressed to All DPS Personnel.
The memo, from Le’i, notes Senior Personnel Reassignments, as...
At its 171st Meeting later this month in American Samoa, the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council, will take action on two fishery issues pertaining to American Samoa, including the Large Vessel Prohibited Area (LVPA) in territorial waters.
The Council will consider seven options for...
COMMUNITY MEMBERS URGED TO HELP WITH DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS
A Disaster Relief fundraiser, aimed at raising money for the victims of states and territories recently affected by natural disasters - as well as local residents - is being publicized and help is being sought via solicitations letters...
![Attorney General, Talauega Eleasalo Ale and Director of Department of Homeland Security, Samana Semo Ve’ave’a. Talauega has requested Samana to install security cameras at the Immigration Office, including the room used to take ID card photos. [photo: AF]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/AG%20n%20Samana_0850.jpg?itok=jSfs-O8h "Attorney General, Talauega Eleasalo Ale and Director of Department of Homeland Security, Samana Semo Ve’ave’a. Talauega has requested Samana to install security cameras at the Immigration Office, including the room used to take ID card photos. [photo: AF]")
Attorney General, Talauega Eleasalo Ale has requested Department of Homeland Security (DHLS) director Samana Semo Vea'vea, to conduct a complete survey of the interior of the Immigration Office — including the room used to take ID card photos — for the purpose of installing security cameras for...
![Rendering of the proposed new Fono Building. [SN file photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/fono%20bldg%20rendering_13.jpg?itok=rcfpDPsH "Rendering of the proposed new Fono Building. [SN file photo]")
In an unexpected turn of political events in the Fono, the Senate rejected a measure that seeks to return two senatorial seats for Manu’a, after the proposal which would change the Constitution, failed to muster the required votes for approval.
“I believe and it's my understanding that it’s the...