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Police Commissioner Le’i Sonny Thompson says police should be the first to be contacted if an incident surfaces in schools with students involved in drugs, instead of the school contacting parents first.
Le’i made the statement at yesterday’s Senate joint Education and Government Operation...
A proposed amendment to the current election law for candidates in the local House of Representatives and Congressional races has been described by Attorney General Talauega Eleasalo Ale as “too broad”, saying that current statutes are sufficient to address any concerns over candidates with a...
![The United States flag draped casket of the late former Sen. Fuata Dr. Tagiilima I’atala, during his memorial service on Sunday at the CCCAS church in Amouli, with his children and his wife, Manumanu Sipili I’atala (in white and wearing a hat — far left). [photo: Samoa News]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Sen%20Fuata%20obit.jpg?itok=p65_NPgJ "The United States flag draped casket of the late former Sen. Fuata Dr. Tagiilima I’atala, during his memorial service on Sunday at the CCCAS church in Amouli, with his children and his wife, Manumanu Sipili I’atala (in white and wearing a hat — far left). [photo: Samoa News]")
Former Sen. Fuata Dr. Tagiilima I’atala who enlisted in 1974 in the U.S. Air Force and served for four years, passed away Mar. 3, at the age of 70.
Fuata served in the Senate, representing Saole county, from 2011 to 2012, after the Saole County council selected him to fill the senatorial seat that...
![A look at the piles of trash currently dumped – illegally — on the side of the road in Poloa village. The litter problem in this area has become so bad that passersby are asking, “Out of sight, out of mind?” [photo: BC]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/trash.jpg?itok=a7y5X5Pp "A look at the piles of trash currently dumped – illegally — on the side of the road in Poloa village. The litter problem in this area has become so bad that passersby are asking, “Out of sight, out of mind?” [photo: BC]")
Littering is a problem that has continuously plagued the territory. Executive Director for the American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) Utu Abe Malae agrees, and says, “Littering is still a huge problem in American Samoa because of the bad behavior of some of our people.”
Utu oversees the semi-...
![Happy & loyal customers of Pacific Tires & Auto Parts who came in to get tires changed and to celebrate the one year anniversary last Saturday in Tafuna. [Photo: Ese Malala]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/PacificTire04.jpg?itok=DdXFLOzK "Happy & loyal customers of Pacific Tires & Auto Parts who came in to get tires changed and to celebrate the one year anniversary last Saturday in Tafuna. [Photo: Ese Malala]")
Last Saturday the Pacific Tires & Auto Parts in Tafuna marked its one year anniversary by giving back to the community with prizes from a huge drawing because as Managing Director of Pacific Tires & Auto Parts Howard Afualo said, “It is our customers who helped us grow.”
Prizes included a...
If the government doesn't curb financial spending from its current trend, Lolo said ASG may end the current fiscal year 2017 with a $16 million deficit, while the financial climate remains unchanged at this time under President Donald J. Trump’s administration.
Speaking at last week’s cabinet...
![Commissioner of Public Safety Le’i Sonny Thompson says its mission is to restore the “respect and trust in our police officers,” and in our police force. [File photo SN]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Lei%20Thompson%206463_3.jpg?itok=p8UX2yJk "Commissioner of Public Safety Le’i Sonny Thompson says its mission is to restore the “respect and trust in our police officers,” and in our police force. [File photo SN]")
Commissioner of Public Safety Le’i Sonny Thompson is on a mission to restore the “respect and trust in our police officers” and in doing so he has reestablished the Internal Affairs Division; established a Drug Free Work Policy; and will fulfill their oath in accordance with the law and without...
The National Weather Service has issued a FLASH FLOOD WATCH and a GALE WARNING for Manu’a Islands. The Flash Flood Watch is in effect through Tuesday, April 4, 2017. This is due to heavy rainfall and isolated thunderstorms occurring north and east of Manu’a this morning. The Gale Warning is for...
With the Fono already confirming all executive branch directors, Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga’s next task is to appoint members to ASG boards and commissions, as well as replacing current cabinet directors on these boards or commissions.
During Tuesday’s cabinet meeting, the governor congratulated all...
What can be better than encouraging young people to read and, at the same time, contribute to a worthy cause?
The University of Hawaii, Manoa, American Samoa Territorial Teacher Training Apprentice Program (better known as UH COHORT) is partnering up with the Manu’a Elementary Schools to host a...