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![Formerly the Bank of Hawaii's central office in American Samoa, it is now the location of the Territorial Bank of American Samoa. [SN file photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/TBAS_1.jpeg?itok=A41QR0Bv "Formerly the Bank of Hawaii's central office in American Samoa, it is now the location of the Territorial Bank of American Samoa. [SN file photo]")
Beginning Monday, October 30th, the Territorial Bank of American Samoa began transitioning its debit card program. As part of the overall strategy of the bank, a new debit card program will begin. Because of this, current debit cards will no longer be effective in either a point of sale device, or...
![[SN file photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/lyndon-b-johnson-tropical-medical-center-office_13.jpeg?itok=X2LyYYuY "[SN file photo]")
The regular routine for dozens of local residents who receive dialysis treatments at the LBJ Medical Center was disrupted momentarily last week, after chlorine was found in the reverse osmosis unit. However, reports that dialysis patients had to fly to neighboring Samoa to receive treatments,...
![Gov. Lolo M. Moliga [SN file photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/GovLolo_0766_10.jpg?itok=oVH6ia39 "Gov. Lolo M. Moliga [SN file photo]")
Gov. Lolo M. Moliga told Directors during last week’s Cabinet meeting that the main reason why there are a lot of problems the government is still facing right now, is because some directors are not following the law, while others are not doing their duties as leaders.
Lolo said he just found out...
![[SN file photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/AM%20Samoa%20HC_51.jpeg?itok=k9zUAIxX "[SN file photo]")
A 42-year-old man who was convicted by the High Court for attempted felonious restraint is ordered to serve 20 months behind bars, as part of a 5-year probation sentence.
Isaia Osa was initially charged with attempted rape, first degree sexual abuse, and attempted felonious restraint — all felonies...
![Director of Human and Social Services Taeaoafua Dr. Meki Solomona shortly after his confirmation hearing at the Fono. [SN file photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Taeaoafua%206528_1.jpg?itok=sGdMRbBg "Director of Human and Social Services Taeaoafua Dr. Meki Solomona shortly after his confirmation hearing at the Fono. [SN file photo]")
KHJ News has learned that the erroneous transfer of $200,000 occurred earlier this month to a company called Advance Solution Inc., which is a vendor of the DHSS, but apparently the account number the money was sent to, was not the same as the one ‘on record’.
Treasurer Ueligitone Tonumaipe’a is...
![Bags and boxes of food items were distributed Thursday to employees of the Satala can plant, Talofa Systems American Samoa Inc., thanks to the generosity of Panamex and nonprofit organization God Restores and Saves Precious People (GRASPP). [photo courtesy]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/food%20donation.jpg?itok=_9Xg8UTe "Bags and boxes of food items were distributed Thursday to employees of the Satala can plant, Talofa Systems American Samoa Inc., thanks to the generosity of Panamex and nonprofit organization God Restores and Saves Precious People (GRASPP). [photo courtesy]")
United Fishing Agency Ltd. is looking at American Samoa’s labor force, especially cannery workers, to recruit for its Honolulu-based operation, as the company is “sympathetic to the plights” of unemployment in the territory following the closure last December of Samoa Tuna Processors Inc.
As word...
![Congresswoman Amata with Mr. Pascua in Washington, D.C. for the ceremony honoring Filipino veterans. [Courtesy photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Pascua%20n%20amata.jpg?itok=RWXPq44p "Congresswoman Amata with Mr. Pascua in Washington, D.C. for the ceremony honoring Filipino veterans. [Courtesy photo]")
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Aumua Amata welcomed and attended this week’s special ceremony and Congressional Gold Medal presentation to Filipino World War II veterans who fought under the flag of the United States.
“It was special to be there in honor of these veterans and their courageous...
![Uelese Petaia, actor and performing arts activist gave acting tips to youngsters of the Silipas Playhouse, as it prepares to stage “Twinderella”. Petaia can be currently seen in “1000 Ropes” — a Samoan-language drama film from the writer and director of the Orator, Tusi Tamasese. Tickets are on sale for $10 for Twinderella, set to be performed this week - on Wednesday and Thursday. Children below 10 years are free. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. [Courtesy photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/twinder2.jpg?itok=zbDG3vLK "Uelese Petaia, actor and performing arts activist gave acting tips to youngsters of the Silipas Playhouse, as it prepares to stage “Twinderella”. Petaia can be currently seen in “1000 Ropes” — a Samoan-language drama film from the writer and director of the Orator, Tusi Tamasese. Tickets are on sale for $10 for Twinderella, set to be performed this week - on Wednesday and Thursday. Children below 10 years are free. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. [Courtesy photo]")
Film star and performing arts activist Uelese Petaia has been giving acting tips to young children of Silipas Playhouse as it prepares to stage “Twinderella, The Musical” this week — Nov. 1 & Nov. 2 (Wed. & Thurs.) at the Gov. H. Rex Lee Auditorium.
According to Poe Mageo, director of the...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security USCIS has approved the application for a Regional Center under the Immigrant Investor Program for American Samoa.
The Fairhaven Capital Advisors American Samoa Regional Center Corp., a collaborative effort between Fairhaven Capital of Washington State and...
![Gov. Lolo M. Moliga, with Lt. Governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga, addressing the cabinet during a meeting last week. The governor says he is going to veto some of the revenue measures that were passed by the Fono. [photo: AF]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/lolo%20n%20lemanu_0227.jpg?itok=5u1mGoNz "Gov. Lolo M. Moliga, with Lt. Governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga, addressing the cabinet during a meeting last week. The governor says he is going to veto some of the revenue measures that were passed by the Fono. [photo: AF]")
Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga informed his cabinet during a meeting last week that he's going to veto some of the revenue measures that were passed by the Fono, because he feels a lot of changes need to be made before they are resubmitted to the Fono next year.
The relationship between the Fono and...