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Residents of Swains Island will be selecting their delegate to the local House of Representatives during an open meeting this coming weekend at the Election Office in Tafuna.
Swains Island is currently represented by Rep. Su’a Alexander Eli Jennings who was first selected to hold office following...
![Dr. Unasa Felise Va’a (left) , pictured in a 2012 Pacific Manuscripts Bureau (PAMBU) newsletter along with Kylie Moloney and Avologo Togi Tunupopo, head librarian, at the National University of Samoa Library. He is the keynote speaker of the first Tatau Forum to be held at the ASCC Lecture Hall on Thursday, October 27, from 9:00 to 2:30 P.M. [photo: National Library of NZ website]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Unasa%20Felise%20Vaa.jpg?itok=RyC6Ldyv "Dr. Unasa Felise Va’a (left) , pictured in a 2012 Pacific Manuscripts Bureau (PAMBU) newsletter along with Kylie Moloney and Avologo Togi Tunupopo, head librarian, at the National University of Samoa Library. He is the keynote speaker of the first Tatau Forum to be held at the ASCC Lecture Hall on Thursday, October 27, from 9:00 to 2:30 P.M. [photo: National Library of NZ website]")
Alega, A.S. — The fun filled weekend we have been waiting for is almost here. The sweet fragrance of Moso’oi flowers are in full bloom, Palolo season is here, and Tisa’s Tattoo Festival leads the way for festivities of fa’afiafiaga season for Motu o Fiafiaga in October 27- 30, 2016. Are you ready?...
![Velega Savali passed away on Oct. 15 2016, he was 72. [SN file photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Velega.jpg?itok=xMuIgnOL "Velega Savali passed away on Oct. 15 2016, he was 72. [SN file photo]")
Velega Savali Savali Jr. was known for his bravery and outspokenness — speaking with “few words” when criticizing government leaders head on — out front. Former Senator, Treasurer, Chief Election Office, Vietnam Veteran and High Talking Chief, Velega passed away Friday October 15, 2016, he was 73....
![Samoa Tuna Processors Inc., plant in Atu’u with its logo, on Oct. 13, the same day its owner Tri Marine International announced the indefinite closure of STP, effective Dec. 11. [photo: AF]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/STP%20building%200260.jpg?itok=84niufi4 "Samoa Tuna Processors Inc., plant in Atu’u with its logo, on Oct. 13, the same day its owner Tri Marine International announced the indefinite closure of STP, effective Dec. 11. [photo: AF]")
A businessman from a well-known family in Samoa that owns and operates several businesses was in the territory last week and toured Samoa Tuna Processors Inc., (STP) cannery, along with two males, who are believed to be officials from a US company, according to STP employees, who also say that...
![A look at part of the crowd standing at the conclusion of last Thursday evening’s gubernatorial forum hosted by the American Samoa Bar Association. [photo: FS]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/forum%205985_0.jpg?itok=2dfRZKPN "A look at part of the crowd standing at the conclusion of last Thursday evening’s gubernatorial forum hosted by the American Samoa Bar Association. [photo: FS]")
During the recent American Samoa Bar Association gubernatorial forum, candidate for governor Tuika Tuika didn’t mince any words to the question about the spread of illegal drugs in the territory, alleging that most of the people who are enforcing the law “are also involved in drugs.”
However,...
While the new fish market manager and operator discussions are not finalized, the Commerce Department is entertaining Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga’s idea of building a two-story building in Fagatogo with the first floor an open fish market place — similar to fish market facilities in Samoa and Hawai’i...
ANOTHER DOMESTIC CASE LANDS IN COURT
A man accused of assaulting his wife by punching her in the face, pulling her hair and shoving her down, all in front of the couple’s children, made his initial appearance in District Court yesterday where he is charged with two misdemeanor counts of third...
![A look at part of the crowd standing at the conclusion of last Thursday evening’s gubernatorial forum hosted by the American Samoa Bar Association. [photo: FS]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/forum%205985.jpg?itok=H3lXNxi1 "A look at part of the crowd standing at the conclusion of last Thursday evening’s gubernatorial forum hosted by the American Samoa Bar Association. [photo: FS]")
A plan for American Samoa’s future political status and whether or not to elect the territory’s Attorney General, are among the more than ten questions asked of the candidates for governor during last Thursday’s gubernatorial forum hosted by the American Samoa Bar Association.
The political status...
ELECTION OFFICE REMINDERS TO VOTERS
The Election Office reminds all registered voters who have not picked up their voter ID, to do so and that only the elector is allowed to pick up his/ her voter ID and no one else. Election officials say that many electors have registered and have taken their...
An American Samoa based longline vessel has been given a proposed fine for illegally fishing in closed fishing grounds around territorial waters while a Hawai’i-based longliner vessel has also been given a proposed fine for illegally fishing in Samoa’s exclusive economic zone, according to a...