Feed Editor 4 Aug 2008 21:47:06 GMT en The Transportation Division of the Department of Education will be getting the last six of the ten school buses that are part of the school bus order funded with $1 million from the $20-million-dollar loan ... 24 Feb 2009 20:25:56 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap2009/t0902231.htm 827B3BB8-5E94-4A89-89D4-A3715EFB3FC9 Governor Togiola Tulafono has arrived in Washington for two weeks of meetings. 22 Feb 2009 22:27:34 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/News09/pr0902161.htm 5E71510E-5E47-4852-BE16-A4171D2E2AF4 Director of Commerce Faleseu Eliu Paopao has issued a public notice advising the community that a request will be submitted to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to reprogram ... 20 Feb 2009 21:41:59 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap2009/t0902121.htm BCC5FF5C-9576-44B5-9938-E0B37FD1ADD6 It’s that time of year again! The American Samoa Council on Arts, Culture, and Humanities will be sponsoring the 36th Annual Flag Day Performing Arts Festival at the Pavilion - Malaeoletalu, Fagatogo on April 13-15. 20 Feb 2009 21:41:40 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap2009/t0902111.htm A9FEDF46-298C-4CA0-879A-B115A214E0D9 The Procurement Office and Office of Vocational Rehabilitation have joined forces to offer a program that places high school students who are emotionally and physically challenged into a working environment like the ASG so they can get a jump start on a career through the development of job skills. 13 Feb 2009 04:17:35 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap2009/t0902101.htm 664E6CE5-D09B-4A3F-B44A-3B3DF0D14B93 Preliminary figures from the United States Department of Agriculture reveal that for fiscal year (FY) 2008, American Samoa received $5.4 million for ‘food costs’ for the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) program which is administered locally by the Department of Human and Social Services. 12 Feb 2009 04:03:48 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap2009/t0902091.htm 1D4547FC-1A72-473B-8A20-9C5558883C3E The Department of Youth and Women’s Affairs (DYWA) is inviting all local artists and members of the general public, especially youth and women, to participate in designing the department’s official logo. 12 Feb 2009 04:03:18 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap2009/t0902081.htm 3D8386BB-370E-455D-AE73-6A9ED0C532DA The Department of Youth and Women’s Affairs will begin offering the Teen Pregnancy Rehabilitation Program on February 20 from 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. at a location yet to be announced. 12 Feb 2009 04:02:51 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap2009/t0902071.htm 9913A490-D586-464F-A3EA-D9E863FC1CA1 Governor Togiola Tulafono says the black ball of smoke and fumes being emitted from some of the new school buses recently purchased by the Department of Education are not manufacturing problems but instead, are a result of ... 12 Feb 2009 04:02:09 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap2009/t0902061.htm 5CCD330E-A318-4B09-AC10-85BF2DB32C8B The Department of Public Safety has been awarded a sub-grant of approximately $44,000 from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Highway Safety to purchase equipment that will be primarily used for the enforcement of laws pertaining to Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and other traffic infractions. 10 Feb 2009 22:58:56 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap2009/t0902021.htm 07BD4BAA-C60D-4636-B6EB-F8C7A59D8710 Governor Togiola Tulafono has proclaimed February as “Parental Involvement in Education Month,” and he encourages all parents and guardians to be active participants in their child’s education to positively impact their ... 10 Feb 2009 22:58:36 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap2009/t0902011.htm 1C472898-7BF6-47B9-AA6D-90EA704DFC71 Governor Togiola Tulafono joined Acting Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety Tuaolo M. Fruean to dedicate the new women's quarters at the Tafuna Correctional Facility today. 10 Feb 2009 22:58:11 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap2009/t0901291.htm 95BDE674-456C-4A80-B160-51051B0F2D57 Vocational Rehabilitation Office Manager Apisa Pete Galea'i and his staff took part in a staff development training today at the Goat Island Cafe conference room at Sadie's By the Sea in Utulei. 9 Feb 2009 05:42:01 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap2009/t0902041.htm C36D7B93-C9D4-48A9-8F31-017B5A3D5D22 Governor Togiola Tulafono departed the Territory today for annual meetings in Washington DC that includes the National Governors Association conference. 9 Feb 2009 05:41:31 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/News09/pr0902061.htm 0C05F300-80E8-4A16-906C-50E10AC8BAC1 Governor Togiola Tulafono and First Lady Mary Ann Tulafono today attended the inauguration of President Barack Obama in Washington DC. 9 Feb 2009 05:41:07 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/News09/pr0901201.htm 0ABD345E-EDD7-4254-9563-9125C59B2CB1 Governor Togiola Tulafono has proclaimed this Wednesday, February 4, 2009 as Territorial Prayer Breakfast Day. 2 Jan 2009 22:44:56 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/News09/pr0902021.htm E2219A1B-1E2B-42B2-8EEC-83FAC3118C3C Weekly newsletter in pdf 29 Jan 2009 20:15:34 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap2009/Tapuitea_current.pdf 16D8144A-7182-41EE-85A4-DCC478AC1C28 Former Manu’a District Governor PC Tufele Li’amatua was officially sworn in as the Secretary of Samoan Affairs/Director of the Department of Local Government this morning during a brief ceremony held at the Governor’s Office on the third floor... 27 Jan 2009 01:09:44 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap2009/t0901262.htm 333D8A07-DA4D-4387-99C5-131935763E37 American Samoa Government directors that were recently confirmed by the Fono took the oath of office administered by Governor Togiola Tulafono today during a brief ceremony held at the Governor’s Office. 27 Jan 2009 01:09:23 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap2009/t0901261.htm 7882C9E5-BE28-4548-9515-4BFC79CE7D36 The membership of the Senate for the current Legislature is now complete, after former ASG Treasurer Velega Savali Jr. was sworn in to occupy the seat for Manu’a District #2. 27 Jan 2009 01:09:04 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap2009/t0901221.htm 7F12B1A4-49C9-4156-9638-F1A5594E5A1C Director of Education Dr. Claire Tuia Poumele has been confirmed by both chambers of the local Legislature, meaning she will continue to serve as DOE director for the next four years. 21 Jan 2009 22:47:28 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap2009/t0901201.htm 8AD2C4F7-A61D-47AE-B655-5AD529671AEE Local residents used to seeing the Governor and First Lady being driven around in a big black sport utility vehicle are not aware that the Chief Executive is now being transported in a hybrid vehicle, a Toyota Prius. 21 Jan 2009 01:18:29 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap2009/t0901191.htm BFA0EC2A-F6B8-47F3-8F8E-FE4A671E67F0 The US Department of Homeland Security (ESDHS) is immediately releasing more than $600,000 in communications grant funding for the territory, in what is being considered a reward for the territory’s “significant” improvement ... 21 Jan 2009 01:18:09 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap2009/t0901181.htm 86CD9BA0-E377-47C9-A824-F442C9A4C559 Former Budget Office director Magalei Logovi’i who was appointed by Governor Togiola Tulafono to serve as Treasurer for the American Samoa Government has received unanimous confirmation from both the Senate and the House 21 Jan 2009 01:17:43 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap2009/t0901171.htm 9A8980DF-222B-466A-92F2-62B6FF7F7AFC The American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) will present the draft findings of their comprehensive rate study for electric, water, wastewater, and solid waste rates during a “town hall” meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 20 at the Goat Island Café ... 17 Jan 2009 03:59:20 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap2009/t0901161.htm 0B93F00D-F52E-4752-831A-EC275347AA11 Governor Togiola Tulafono today gave his State of the Territory Address to a joint session of the 31st Legislature at the Fono Guest Fale in Fagatogo. 17 Jan 2009 03:58:41 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/News09/pr0901121.htm B70F6623-BE62-417D-96FD-3FBE1ABFFEC0 Senate President Gaoteote Palaie Tofau presented to the members of the Senate the list of standing committees, their chairs and members, all of which have been approved by the Fono’s upper chamber. 16 Jan 2009 04:36:27 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap2009/t0901151.htm A53420FC-E6CB-498A-A202-083719F63F86 Governors for the Eastern, Western, and Manu’a Districts were sworn into office today by Associate Judge Logoai Siaki during a brief ceremony at the Office of Samoan Affairs in Utulei. 16 Jan 2009 04:36:05 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap2009/t0901132.htm 083B5A5E-60F1-421E-AE25-17E87DF0A02C Governor Togiola Tulafono today announced the appointment of Leilua Stevenson as director of the Department of Human and Social Services. 16 Jan 2009 04:35:40 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/News09/pr0901151.htm E71CAC55-9B23-4665-9189-4B5B40821DB4 Governor Togiola Tulafono today announced the appointment of eight more department directors. 16 Jan 2009 04:35:20 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/News09/pr0901131.htm 70705CC0-E42B-420F-907E-4DCF8E8E110A Chairman of the local Democratic Party Fagafaga Daniel Langkilde is requesting essays from students interested in applying for the Democratic National Committee (DNC) internship. Fagafaga has received numerous requests and inquiries about the internship... 14 Jan 2009 03:17:58 GMT 01-11 Deadline for Democratic National Committee internship applications is January 15 414CB717-7B78-432C-A7F8-9BA8A025E0FB Acting Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety Filifaatali M. Fuiava has issued a public notice informing all boat owners that vessel registration and renewal as required by local laws for 2009 began on the first day of January and will end on the last day of the month. 14 Jan 2009 03:16:13 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap2009/t0901091.htm 9A7C88AD-A0FA-45F2-8E8F-126CB14F7FC3 Governor Togiola Tulafono has appointed Paramount Chief Tufele Fa'ato'ia Li'amatua as Secretary of Samoan Affairs, replacing PC Mauga Tasi Asuega. 9 Jan 2009 23:05:02 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap2009/t0901071.htm 3C7DB72C-2489-4AA8-9D6B-B3071E6E4DEA Governor Togiola Tulafono’s wish to designate the Rose Atoll as a marine national monument has been granted after US President George Bush named the Rose Atoll one of the new Marine National Monuments... 9 Jan 2009 23:04:44 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap2009/t0901051.htm BEBF3E2D-EB12-493F-9F39-8FD62242DE9B Through the Looking Glass (TLG) has announced that there are new scholarships specifically for high school seniors and college students who have parents with disabilities 9 Jan 2009 23:04:23 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap2009/t0901031.htm 16080E97-2B0F-4E24-A980-9778CC8AEFD5 Weekly Newsletter pdf 8 Jan 2009 21:35:20 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap2009/Tapuitea_current.pdf CF04C2F1-3937-4B38-A10B-AFA893946FF1 Governor Togiola Tulafono today announced the appointment of seven new directors for six government departments and an agency. 8 Jan 2009 05:28:17 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/News09/pr0901072.htm 22985F6F-9CE0-4017-834B-F146180A6020 Governor Togiola Tulafono today invited the Territory to celebrate the gubernatorial inauguration this Friday at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Tafuna. 8 Jan 2009 05:27:49 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/News09/pr0901071.htm 277757B0-239B-4F2C-849E-1F6D3FE1036B The United States Mint has advised Governor Togiola Tulafono that the American Samoa quarter is one of the six new designs for the 25-cent coin that will be issued this year to honor the District of Columbia and the five US territories... 8 Jan 2009 00:23:54 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap2009/t0901021.htm 05E6B585-825C-4799-B94F-EFA04E6B2F10 Governor Togiola Tulafono today announced President George W. Bush has named Rose Atoll a Marine National Monument. 8 Jan 2009 00:23:35 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/News09/pr0901061.htm EB748023-F6EF-4C50-9716-F5E7523D8AF1 An allocation of $600,000 for FY 2009 is available for American Samoa for the Driver’s License Security Grant Program under the US Department of Homeland Security. 4 Jan 2009 03:17:38 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0812311.htm 485CF3A2-5D95-40FD-B27A-6AA775A2377A The US Department of Justice has released updated statistics on two grant programs that were awarded to American Samoa and other US jurisdictions in fiscal year 2008. The USDOJ is now accepting applications... 4 Jan 2009 03:17:20 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0812301.htm 583C4E25-DF79-4783-94BA-3098E005183B Police Chief Vaitoelau Tiamo Laumoli, a senior law enforcement officer with the Department of Public Safety graduated from the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies “Comprehensive Crisis... 4 Jan 2009 03:16:51 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0812281.htm A1D58714-814E-4F6D-B5AA-0650CCE1449F Elementary Schools from across the territory were represented by talented young students during the first annual Health Challenge hosted by the local Department of Education late last month at the Tafuna High School cafeteria. 4 Jan 2009 03:16:26 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0812261.htm DC43EC9D-3F79-4F7F-9C47-BB684B832330 If you didn’t already know, the LBJ Tropical Medical Center provides a sliding scale discount rate for all medical services for non-residents only. (This excludes pharmacy services). 4 Jan 2009 03:16:04 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0812251.htm 41949662-325C-4658-8970-371E35109FAE Governor Togiola Tulafono announced today the American Samoa quarter is included in the six new twenty-five cent coins designs issued next year. 4 Jan 2009 03:15:40 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0812291.htm 5477FC85-FB80-47AE-A3A6-C371864CAC40 The District Court of American Samoa has issued a notice advising all commercial drivers that their permits will expire on December 31, 2008 and as part of the permit renewal process, commercial drivers will be required to obtain a copy of their driver’s record from the District Court’s Violation’s Bureau. 31 Dec 2008 22:33:26 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0812241.htm 3FFB26E6-BCA4-48E5-BFC7-FBE6ACE11A2C The Department of Education’s central office in Utulei is expected to be fully completed and ready for occupancy by August 2009. Governor Togiola Tulafono said breaking ground for the new DOE office is a sign of ... 31 Dec 2008 22:33:05 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0812232.htm 0A5DA43F-4174-4673-8FA9-AB3B528C8D99 The American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) has been awarded a grant of $1.43 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) to connect the outlying villages of Fagali’i, Malota, and Fagamalo to ... 31 Dec 2008 22:32:40 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0812231.htm 12FD22BA-1ACA-425C-9671-AAA105E54FEE The American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) will begin house-to-house solid waste (or garbage) collection for residential homes beginning Jan. 2, 2009 27 Dec 2008 21:47:57 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0812181.htm 486C9796-4644-4325-9C1A-7AAA50F21D01 Governor Togiola Tulafono has sent a request to Congressional leaders requesting that American Samoa be included in any economic recovery legislation that is considered in the near future. 27 Dec 2008 21:47:19 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0812171.htm DCD4081A-D4A0-4357-9406-4F00F5B4F12C A data-sharing agreement between the American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) and South Pacific Academy (SPA) was recently finalized, laying the groundwork for a ten-year solar energy project between the two entities. 27 Dec 2008 21:46:54 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0812151.htm 6BE5EE58-5578-47D0-869F-98B847467448 Governor Togiola Tulafono broke ground today for the new $1 million, two-story Department of Education Central Office building in Utulei to be completed by August 2009. 19 Dec 2008 03:58:58 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0812102.htm F9B00394-7762-4C9A-AFEB-2ACFA6481ED7 Governor Togiola Tulafono has written to Congressional leaders to include American Samoa in any economic recovery legislation that is considered in the near future. 19 Dec 2008 03:35:33 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0812171.htm E64D61A9-EE56-421B-AE8F-88858097FB0F Governor Togiola Tulafono has written to Congressional leaders to include American Samoa in any economic recovery legislation that is considered in the near future. 18 Dec 2008 04:21:13 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0812171.htm 87A39926-0A04-4EA6-BDC4-2E84372A43B2 Governor Togiola Tulafono today opened the American Samoa Community College state-of-the-art bookstore in Mapusaga called Le Bookstore. 17 Dec 2008 01:35:32 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0812101.htm A02A6BB3-8F53-42A3-8454-9DFF60386744 Governor Togiola Tulafono has declared Christmas Day, the day after --Friday, December 26th-- and New Year’s Day as government holidays in the Territory. 16 Dec 2008 22:20:56 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0812111.htm B9828EA5-DC57-4E14-8CD6-8ED1914FC0FE Governor Togiola Tulafono has declared Christmas Day, the day after --Friday, December 26th-- and New Year’s Day as government holidays in the Territory. 16 Dec 2008 04:26:18 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0812111.htm 3112AE4F-6714-4719-BD5C-83FE3A3433B5 Governor Togiola Tulafono today issued an executive order to ban the importation and sale of all toys from China that has been listed by US Consumer Product Safety Commission. 16 Dec 2008 04:25:56 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0812081.htm 4A1A4DE1-1892-4CA5-A0E3-C810B6F9B067 Paramount Chief Satele Galu Teutusi today was sworn in as Western District Governor to serve the remainder term of PC A.U. Fuimaono, who passed away this year on September 9th. 16 Dec 2008 04:25:27 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0812051.htm EABC147D-FDB2-4705-BF2D-F8295F999D55 Governor Togiola Tulafono today issued a General Memorandum to hold all employment promotions, new hires and transfers until further notice. 10 Dec 2008 18:25:48 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0812092.htm 36E2331A-7EF9-4056-ACB8-90A48E293CCB Governor Togiola Tulafono today met with Mr. Jae Chul Kim, Chairman and CEO of Dongwon Enterprise, the Korean fishery company which purchased StarKist from Del Monte Foods in November. 10 Dec 2008 18:25:26 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0812091.htm 54964CA0-F9CA-4A43-AAF0-AA74A33ED0D0 Governor Togiola Tulafono today issued an executive order to stop the importation and sale of Chinese dairy and dairy-based products in the Territory. 16 Dec 2008 04:26:39 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0811281.htm 18A8A968-D2B5-4051-9BA5-4563C76A448E Governor Togiola Tulafono, during his weekend radio program, provided an answer to questions surrounding the eligibility of non-US citizens wishing to apply for service in the military. 29 Nov 2008 01:06:07 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0811271.htm 730A6D48-490B-435D-9AC6-1C573858F633 The American Samoa Power Authority has announced that the 16-inch diameter PVC pipeline from Coconut Point in Nuuuli to the Fagaalu Booster Station will finally be commissioned after... 29 Nov 2008 01:05:49 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0811261.htm 4F84816B-5D3D-4AA2-837E-0F55A0CBE0E0 Governor Togiola Tulafono said it has been very hard to hire a territorial auditor, because the requirements under the law are too restrictive. 29 Nov 2008 01:05:26 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0811251.htm 92489CDA-4DB5-4394-A336-43F8B3C8CE4D Governor Togiola Tulafono is urging all American Samoa Government departments and agencies to “fully participate” in the 2008 Territorial Christmas Program, scheduled to take place from December 17-19. 29 Nov 2008 01:05:05 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0811241.htm C24F9888-7AA0-48AF-B18A-1E83C0EEA84C After winning the November 18 run-off election against the team of Utu Abe Malae and Nua Mailo Saoluaga, incumbent Governor Togiola Tulafono announced that he has appointed a transition team that will ... 29 Nov 2008 01:04:45 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0811231.htm 42DB9243-5562-4AA1-8B15-A68829A151B2 Governor Togiola Tulafono announced during his paid weekend radio program that he plans to increase the amounts of scholarship money for recipients attending the American Samoa Community College. 29 Nov 2008 01:04:20 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0811221.htm 924F02AA-9AF4-4B1D-8EF1-9A2BA806819E Governor Togiola Tulafono has proclaimed November 2008 as National Diabetes Month in the territory, and he is calling upon the people of American Samoa to learn.... 29 Nov 2008 01:04:02 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0811211.htm B622043D-2A0A-4A37-BCC7-782E528030FB The Development Bank of American Samoa, in collaboration with its Economic Development Revolving Loan Program is inviting their current, past, and new business customers to participate in... 29 Nov 2008 01:03:42 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0811201.htm E9A3340A-045A-43AC-A68C-1F120D1CFAA5 The deadline to register for this year’s Christmas Holiday Music Festival is November 28. 29 Nov 2008 01:03:03 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0811191.htm D60ADD31-2EE4-43FD-B489-F81C27FB15BE The Washington Scholars Fellowship Program is currently accepting applications for its summer 2009 program in Washington DC. 29 Nov 2008 01:02:38 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0811181.htm E475EF33-B7B4-4C24-BD88-A60B4087E3D3 Governor Togiola Tulafono today expressed his gratitude to all families of American Samoa in his annual Thanksgiving message. 26 Nov 2008 22:50:02 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0811261.htm E98FCF51-4BEC-4404-8701-D4188D8925BE The Office of the Governor is now accepting applications for the one-year internship with U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hi). Deadline is December 22, 2009. 26 Nov 2008 22:49:39 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0811171.htm 5AE53F55-2FA0-4D57-B20A-8BF10667736E Five out of the dozen coalitions from districts in both Tutuila and the Manu’a Islands were awarded checks of $5,000 each in a brief ceremony held in the Governor’s Office at the AP Lutali Executive Office Building in Utulei. 18 Nov 2008 23:00:50 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0811161.htm A07D43B9-D014-4A3B-B992-70E989020AC6 Governor Togiola Tulafono vetoed on October 30 the “American Samoa Smoke Free Environment Act,” which was the House version of two separate but identical Fono bills aimed at regulating the habit and practice... 18 Nov 2008 23:00:29 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0811151.htm F8A28015-DA71-418B-A3A1-42BE740749D4 Governor Togiola Tulafono says that the problem of runaway affects many of American Samoa’s youth, and community action is needed to help break the cycle of runaway and improve relationships. 18 Nov 2008 23:00:07 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0811143.htm 4EEBAD11-2EFD-4BA3-812D-FCFD7DAAA1C8 Governor Togiola Tulafono signed into law on October 31 a bill that now permits local lawmakers to claim their office expenses as taxable income. 18 Nov 2008 22:59:42 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0811142.htm A5A46962-C82F-4B0C-A75E-66A1A42468CE weekly newsletter pdf 14 Nov 2008 04:49:35 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/Tapuitea_current.pdf F16276F8-D225-4992-9F4D-ACEF316052A8 Governor Togiola Tulafono and Lieutenant Governor Faoa Sunia did not receive the required 50 percent plus one vote, and Utu Abe Malae and Nua Mailo Saoluaga in the run-off election on November 18th. 10 Nov 2008 21:29:33 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0811051.htm 912CDC9A-967E-4B2D-9768-44CBE3754217 The Department of Education is honoring Murali Gopaln, a science teacher at Leone High School, as this year’s Territorial Teacher of the Year. Gopaln was named the Western Fautasi District Teacher of the Year. 10 Nov 2008 02:47:48 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0811061.htm 96373153-1A67-4A31-B028-71D8AC8EE58F American Samoa received, in the past six years, more than $10 million under the “Reading First” grant allocation from the US Department of Education. 8 Nov 2008 01:13:52 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0811051.htm D76D4A5F-4E4E-470F-8DFA-FF72F497E6B8 To make it easier for people to apply for employment, the local Department of Education has launched an online job application on their website www.doe.as 8 Nov 2008 01:13:28 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0811041.htm 69A0F297-0812-4190-9F26-C71961F346C6 The former main office of the Department of Education in Utulei has been completely demolished, to make way for a more modern, two-story million-dollar building set to be ready for occupancy by next year. 8 Nov 2008 01:12:46 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0811031.htm E720999A-A7D9-4303-8531-FF4D4D0618B0 The LBJ Tropical Medical Center and the American Samoa Community Cancer Network will be hosting free clinics for local women, in an effort to conduct a joint study on the prevalence of the Human Papilloma Virus... 8 Nov 2008 01:12:30 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0811021.htm D5AED3F2-1C65-4E09-9ED9-3F62DB499FFA Weekly newsletter pdf 6 Nov 2008 22:02:07 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/Tapuitea_current.pdf D68E3230-9DFE-40EB-90A3-AB910F4BBC95 The Department of Commerce and the Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary will host a roundtable discussion about the possibility of installing a hyperbaric chamber at the LBJ Medical Center. 5 Nov 2008 22:12:17 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0811011.htm ABC45109-D0A5-4C45-8EA6-753FC5D8EB9C The Governor’s Coral Reef Advisory Group (CRAG), in collaboration with the Feleti Barstow Public Library, have been working together to create a collection of educational and environmental DVDs which are... 3 Nov 2008 20:44:34 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810311.htm 1120419E-B3B0-4C38-9647-83C098C722D5 The Development Bank of American Samoa has publicly announced that funds are now available for business loans through the Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund (EDRLF) program. 3 Nov 2008 20:44:10 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810301.htm B898B503-6ED8-4566-878D-D77BFEC1B02B Governor Togiola Tulafono has signed into law legislation that allocates money for the Development Bank of American Samoa (DBAS). 3 Nov 2008 20:43:46 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810291.htm 5AB1644D-E4FE-4732-99BA-828AE92DF2E0 The American Samoa Power Authority has announced that as a result of the global decline in oil prices, local residents should see a decrease in electricity and water rates. 3 Nov 2008 20:42:57 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810281.htm 8EA62510-2587-4F77-9A14-4037C1EA40C2 Weekly newsletter pdf 30 Oct 2008 21:52:12 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/Tapuitea_current.pdf 0AC19191-AD55-4CF0-8B18-C9604518FA1A American Samoa has been awarded a $615,364 grant from the US Justice Department’s Office on Violence Against Women, under the Services, Training, Officers, Prosecutor (STOP) program. 30 Oct 2008 21:51:56 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810271.htm F94667D0-1ADC-4051-A877-6970F0711D12 Director of the Territorial Energy Office Mauigoa Reupena Tagaloa has issued a notice inviting all local residents, particularly those from the low income households who are receiving subsidy for electricity... 30 Oct 2008 21:51:36 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810261.htm 512DB2C2-80F2-462E-AE6C-CCDA406742EF Governor Togiola Tulafono used his paid radio talk show today to announce that a special commission has already been established to look into setting up a Pacific Arts Museum in the territory. ... 30 Oct 2008 21:51:15 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810251.htm 7212A3EA-4804-4511-8D35-15CFE059AE9B American Samoa is taking part in the Pacific Wave 08 Exercise, which is a Pacific wide tsunami exercise sponsored by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and ... 28 Oct 2008 05:09:42 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810242.htm AA00B5DB-837D-4A0D-8972-ED736730E309 Governor Togiola Tulafono was joined by village leaders, PC Mauga Tasi Asuega, and Ma’oputasi faipule Rep. Paopaoailua Joe Fiaui today during the ground breaking ceremony for the Aua Village Road II Project. 28 Oct 2008 05:09:29 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810241.htm B669DBC3-A56B-4C6F-BB07-AC55C784F3A7 The Tafuna Procurement Road Project broke ground today during a brief ceremony held at Petesa Tai and attended by government officials, cabinet members, and special guest speaker Governor Togiola Tulafono. 28 Oct 2008 05:09:08 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810231.htm F0EFCBF8-88CC-4A91-80D3-44F341027BEA Governor Togiola Tulafono has proclaimed Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008 as Soil and Water Conservation Day in the territory, and he is urging local residents to observe this day by participating in the activities organized by... 28 Oct 2008 05:08:48 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810222.htm 79A04E52-18D8-49AB-8BC1-E34197419F6E American Samoa has new federal grants totaling $2.7 million from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency Management Administration, and the U.S. Department of... 28 Oct 2008 05:08:27 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810221.htm 48216419-F0F9-4306-84BF-46579698ADA3 Governor Togiola Tulafono today opened the Moso’oi Sevens tournament at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Tafuna. 26 Oct 2008 00:19:42 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0810242.htm 0AB0D49F-CB3A-4E0E-928D-ACEC6173165C Governor Togiola Tulafono today took part in the ground breaking of the Aua Village Road II Project – a 750 foot single lane mountainside road. 26 Oct 2008 00:19:16 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0810241.htm B0E33C0C-112D-4E68-8884-F3CA2A905C1A Governor Togiola Tulafono broke ground today for the reconstruction of road between McDonald’s and Friendly Car Rental in Petesa. 24 Oct 2008 05:11:34 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0810231.htm D442A333-7A1A-444A-859E-AB4F2821E879 Governor Togiola Tulafono announced today new federal grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, FEMA and the U.S. Department of Transportation. 23 Oct 2008 07:43:55 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0810221.htm 497F0422-ECD6-41E9-975B-AF1E57C57C14 The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention of the US Department of Justice has announced that American Samoa is awarded more than $400,000 in grant funding for fiscal year 2008. 22 Oct 2008 20:28:23 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810203.htm FA225738-78D9-4994-9A67-2C6D6E634A1B Local residents who receive social security benefits under the US Social Security Administration should expect to see an increase in their monthly benefits checks beginning January 2009. 22 Oct 2008 20:28:03 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810202.htm 5BAD2870-33C6-4C82-8B5B-0503C2E32F8B The American Samoa Power Authority has been awarded a technical assistance grant of $250,000 from the Department of Interior, to fund a waste composition study at its Futiga landfill, which is ... 22 Oct 2008 20:27:41 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810201.htm 0EE8677D-D178-4411-85A2-65EF1DBB3337 Secretary of American Samoa, Lt. Governor Faoa Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia has issued a notice to all vendors and manufacturers of notary seals for American Samoa, announcing that the Notary Act of 2007,... 22 Oct 2008 20:27:22 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810191.htm F5222F4A-9996-4FB7-9993-5EFA9A33E5F9 Members of the general public are invited to the public awareness hearing scheduled for 9 a.m. on Thursday, October 23 at the Fono Guest Fale. 22 Oct 2008 20:27:01 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810183.htm 02EAD6E7-8314-40E2-93D4-883C156E1CFE The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) has issued an accreditation notice to the local Department of Education, informing them that Nuuuli Polytech High School has been... 22 Oct 2008 20:26:40 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810182.htm 151B24C0-8288-4457-9EF5-2991616C7D61 The Immunization Program of the local Department of Health will begin its survey for the Islandwide Immunization Coverage Assessment on Monday, October 20. 22 Oct 2008 20:26:21 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810181.htm 66DBC585-6736-480A-9892-ABB4BAED92D9 An open meeting has been scheduled for 2:30p.m. on Friday, October 24 at the Fono Guest Fale, where residents of the Swains Island will be present to select a delegate who will represent them in the local ... 22 Oct 2008 20:25:45 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810172.htm 94B8F339-58A1-48E9-B0DE-7681F39D2F8D Governor Togiola Tulafono has proclaimed October 10 – October 25, 2008 as the 2008 Annual Moso’oi Festival in American Samoa, and he is asking the people of the territory to take notice of the... 22 Oct 2008 20:25:30 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810171.htm 9B5E7DF4-8FB9-427C-915B-EE16625D2807 A total of 822 American Samoa Government retirees saw an increase in their monthly benefit checks issued yesterday, thanks to an Administration bill that recently passed in the Fono and ... 22 Oct 2008 20:25:07 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810161.htm E9C4E8D9-80B6-45A9-AD89-BC3194935530 The American Samoa Power Authority has been awarded a technical assistance grant of $250,000 from the Department of Interior, to fund a waste composition study at its Futiga landfill, which is a vital component in ASPA’s plans to establish, among other things, an energy-from-waste (EfW) facility. 22 Oct 2008 09:05:46 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810201.htm F2C413A8-F690-4B20-928D-679C9214F5FE Indonesia Ambassador to the United States - Sudjadnan Parnohadiningrat expressed his sincere gratitude for helping 42 stranded Indonesian fishermen. 18 Oct 2008 04:44:38 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0810171.htm 234E0281-3525-42E2-A851-3B6A866F3AA1 While other candidates running for office have initiated campaign advertisements proposing the sale of the government-owned Segaula aircraft, Governor Togiola Tulafono believes otherwise, saying... 17 Oct 2008 22:36:38 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810152.htm DDB246C1-E394-43CB-B51A-F250AF74E6DB Governor Togiola Tulafono told the listeners of his paid radio program that he saw much improvement in agriculture in the Manu’a Islands during a recent visit, and ... 17 Oct 2008 22:36:18 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810151.htm 2097B8C3-BB66-4DEC-95D0-0199D9926191 Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 9 a.m. is the date and time that has been set by the leaders of the local Legislature to hold a public awareness forum where they will explain to the public... 13 Oct 2008 20:10:29 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810113.htm 593C133C-526C-4891-A8A7-DF4E8BAD7F87 American Samoa is one of four US territories entitled to receive $250,000 each under a federal grant program aimed at improving “911” services. 13 Oct 2008 20:09:56 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810112.htm F1BE5191-CEF7-4B78-9E82-09F68D5FA72C Another 22 new cases of dengue fever were confirmed last weekend, bringing the total number of cases so far this year to 184 and surpassing last year’s total of 109. The figure includes only confirmed cases, although there... 13 Oct 2008 20:09:21 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810111.htm 42C5841E-6C4F-47A3-BFB1-A969EACAFFB2 American Samoa has been awarded $928,801 under the fiscal year 2008 funding cycle from the US Department of Education Rehabilitation Services Administration. 10 Oct 2008 20:37:27 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810103.htm 32771EC8-B793-462F-A4EE-6640BA37B46B The House of Representatives has approved the Senate version of an Administration bill that appropriates $1 million to purchase 10 school buses for the Department of Education, and $200,000 to pay for repairs to the government-owned MV Sili. 10 Oct 2008 20:37:02 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810102.htm 7730FFA3-6412-4879-B80D-4824A0C47FEB The House of Representatives has approved a Senate bill that mandates using the Samoan language for classroom instruction within public schools. 10 Oct 2008 20:36:40 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810101.htm EF89B4CF-3322-4B83-A848-E66D0F3058AA Adults interested in taking introductory computer classes can receive training at the Feleti Barstow Public Library in Utulei. 10 Oct 2008 20:36:18 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810093.htm 1540EE4B-187A-4750-8BC1-5418EF910C25 Public school teachers, students, as well as youngsters in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) program in different locations across the territory will be receiving new classroom furniture which were paid for with money from Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) funding. 10 Oct 2008 20:35:53 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810092.htm F3B597C7-E2F5-49E5-B3FC-D4395F52D08B Transmission and distribution supervisors, engineers, technicians, and linemen from the American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) will undergo a two-week training provided by ... 10 Oct 2008 20:35:29 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810091.htm 4D28FF46-FE55-4A08-93D4-55DA31DD0950 Governor Togiola Tulafono is happy to announce that the US Department of Education has approved the American Samoa Government’s Corrective Action Plan (CAP), thus lifting the ‘high risk’ special conditions on drawing down 2007 grant funds. 9 Oct 2008 20:09:04 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810081.htm D4777FB1-9F06-4790-BFE4-041A87362FF4 Governor Togiola Tulafono has proclaimed the month of October as Youth and Domestic Violence Month. 9 Oct 2008 20:08:41 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810072.htm D29D82A0-DA83-4A44-AE6B-CD3A3A6A6A52 Governor Togiola Tulafono announced today the US Department of Education (ED) has approved draw down of 2007 grant funds. 9 Oct 2008 08:07:51 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0810081.htm D4CD86C6-52B3-48DA-A7C6-7B3D8D7EBD35 The 30th Legislature closed last week without any action from the Senate on the Administration’s bill seeking $6.6 million to pay a court judgment against the ASG for the Laufou Shopping Center fire. 8 Oct 2008 23:15:39 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810071.htm 6C5FFA83-EAE4-4853-BD14-EDF115239972 The American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) has received a $350,000 grant from Nikolao Pula, Director of the US Department of Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs, for the implementation of ASPA’s solid waste... 8 Oct 2008 23:15:04 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810062.htm 2E446172-E23F-489E-8212-191A81D500AD Weekly newsletter pdf 8 Oct 2008 23:14:38 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/Tapuitea_current.pdf FAD13D3F-48DA-4F41-9F5C-C749C70E10E2 Before the 30th Legislature came to a close, the Fono issued its approval of the final language of the Administration’s bill that calls for the establishment of an Economic Development Fund to assis... 8 Oct 2008 23:14:10 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810042.htm B7AF7AFB-A846-4E9C-8E8E-AEEBF6A99A07 The local Election Office will be closed on Tuesday, October 7 as the management and staff will be busy moving into their new permanent location in Tafuna, across the street from the new AAFES (PX) building. 8 Oct 2008 23:13:14 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810043.htm 9923618D-4C28-45DD-8532-3A61AEA50726 Following reports of melamine contamination, the local Department of Health is joining the US and the world in removing from local store shelves, any dairy and milk products made in China. 8 Oct 2008 00:15:42 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810061.htm A3E34F6C-E48A-431E-A5C3-47E78B830BC2 A Senate bill that grandfathers in non-US certified doctors and exempts them from taking and passing the US Medical Licensure Examination (USMLE) was approved in final reading by the House of Representatives, despite objections made by the management and board of the LBJ Medical Center. 8 Oct 2008 00:15:23 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810052.htm 2263FF5A-50A7-445E-B8B2-A97A6D0AF7DF The number of confirmed dengue fever cases so far this year has reached 162, surpassing last year’s total of 109. (This is the total number of confirmed cases only, although there are a number of unconfirmed cases at this time). 8 Oct 2008 00:15:07 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810051.htm D4FEEC40-D86B-4B87-84C3-348157A234A4 Lt. Governor Faoa Ipulasi Sunia signed into law the American Samoa Government’s final budget for fiscal year 2009, but only after he line item vetoed all of the amendments made by the Fono. 8 Oct 2008 00:14:47 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810041.htm E0C7B266-6914-4803-900E-67DF8DF034BA ASPA’s management this week announced a grant award from Nikolao Pula, Director of Insular Affairs, for an amount of $350,000 to ASPA for implementation of ASPA’s solid waste in-house collection program. According to CEO... 5 Oct 2008 01:40:39 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/aspa_pr081004.htm 15FC5FCB-C5FC-4FEA-9FA1-000601038488 The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation is no longer under the Department of Human and Social Services but instead, has been transferred to the Governor’s Office in order to comply with federal regulations. 4 Oct 2008 01:47:46 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810033.htm 5A371617-78B8-406C-8EC0-CB78B8D3C410 Approximately 95% of the 1,500 beneficiaries of the American Samoa Government’s Employees’ Retirement Fund (ASGERF) will receive a cost-of-living-allowance (COLA) increase of 2%, under an Administration bill that has been approved by the Fono. 4 Oct 2008 01:47:27 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810032.htm 3B4AEA6F-97FD-42EB-AF25-4C0B7E19CD38 Governor Togiola Tulafono’s nominees for membership in the Campaign Spending Commission have been confirmed by the Senate. 4 Oct 2008 01:47:06 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810031.htm 366D5B1A-51CA-4192-9460-99CFFA54F815 Governor Togiola Tulafono said that he and Lt. Governor Faoa Ipulasi Sunia support drug testing for all American Samoa Government employees; however, at the same time, they also want to ensure that the rights of all the employees are protected. 4 Oct 2008 01:46:38 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810022.htm 684B6943-A992-451F-9C75-6FAB7D195505 A new federal law appropriates $115 million for FY 2008 to assist US states and territories in improving the administration of federal elections. And since the local Congressional race qualifies... 4 Oct 2008 01:46:12 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810021.htm 699CC3CB-09F1-4F8E-B339-609DCD53F099 Governor Togiola Tulafono has submitted to the Fono the names of his three nominations for membership in the Teacher Certification Board which was created under the teacher’s reclassification bill that was signed into law earlier this year in June. 2 Oct 2008 23:25:03 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0810011.htm 64D5DF26-5B15-4FC6-AC6C-7DC3EE307578 The Development Bank of American Samoa has issued a public notice announcing the availability of funds for Program Year 2008 for the HUD-HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program. 2 Oct 2008 23:24:39 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0809302.htm A12E1D3B-20EC-4AC2-9FBE-AF9C6835F40D Medical professionals from the local Department of Health are teaming up with the Early Childhood Education (ECE) program to provide clinics for the estimated 1,530 kids currently enrolled in the territory’s ECE program. 2 Oct 2008 23:24:14 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0809301.htm 154DD3F6-A24B-4AAE-9559-905FA81B0788 Weekly newsletter in pdf format 2 Oct 2008 23:10:42 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/Tapuitea_current.pdf FE1474D4-32FB-462A-B772-B079AEEF8F51 Lieutenant Governor Faoa Aitofele Sunia has approved the appropriation of the American Samoa Government annual budget for Fiscal Year 2009, with specific objections. 2 Oct 2008 23:08:38 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0810011.htm 9C989FF3-5D1B-4765-93BA-0E16A7F425E7 Governor Togiola Tulafono announced today a memorandum of understanding was signed today at the Healthcare Summit by four federal departments to create the Interagency Coordinated Assets for Insular Health Response (ICAIHR) 2 Oct 2008 23:08:18 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0809302.htm AABDAA63-F65C-42BF-963F-1A44A5B28F61 Governor Togiola Tulafono joined Secretary of the Interior – Pule’i’ite Dirk Kempthorne and heads of territorial governments at “The Future of Health Care in the Insular Areas: A Leaders Summit,” in Honolulu. 2 Oct 2008 23:07:58 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0809301.htm 21946D24-C8A5-4425-B01B-C79BC7D0274C Governor Togiola Tulafono writes again to US Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-HI) to object to a Congressional Delegate Eni Faleomavaega House Bill that would allow foreign fishing operations in local waters. 2 Oct 2008 23:07:28 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0809291.htm 0D7E0087-8262-4C5C-A415-8EFFCEDF1704 Governor Togiola Tulafono has signed into law – following endorsement from the Fono - an Administration bill that increases the civil jurisdiction of District Court and clarifies the power of the District Court judge with... 2 Oct 2008 23:07:06 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0809293.htm 90B60B88-B8E7-461F-A271-4AB35250B280 The Department of Health is strongly encouraging local residents to exercise the 3-D prevention methods in order to combat the increasing number of confirmed dengue fever cases which have climbed to 83. 1 Oct 2008 01:19:30 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0809292.htm 23EAF949-DD2B-4782-BE76-235F8D831AEE The American Samoa Community College (ASCC) has been awarded a $300,000 grant for a one-year period from the College Access Challenge Grant Program (CACGP) under the United States Department of Education. 29 Sep 2008 21:44:31 GMT 09-29 ASCC awarded $300K grant from the USDOE BDFA86DD-F8E4-4437-87CD-A7B62AD1A72B The Office of the Secretary of American Samoa has issued a public announcement regarding the Notary Act of 2007 and the acceptance of applications from those interested in becoming a Notary Public. 29 Sep 2008 21:44:11 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0809282.htm B710D413-B783-4164-9BCC-56C535B2B494 Governor Togiola Tulafono opened the American Samoa Population Summit themed “Managing Changes” at the Governor H. Rex Lee Auditorium in Utulei on Wednesday, Sept. 24 with a speech addressing the... 29 Sep 2008 21:43:51 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0809281.htm 0688492D-1371-4DD1-98AF-7FA27306395B The Pharmacy Department of the LBJ Medical Center will implement, beginning October 1, 2008, dispensing process changes aimed at promoting improved service, patient safety and satisfaction, as well as meet regulations requirements. 28 Sep 2008 23:18:17 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0809272.htm 4F2D1B19-3E0A-40ED-A046-532D98C72293 The Development Bank of American Samoa has available for its Direct Loan Program, $500,000 to fund the construction of new homes only. Loan amounts will be set according to the standard plans provided by DBAS. 28 Sep 2008 23:17:55 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0809271.htm 37C87432-D957-4241-A41B-CA8C71FE1E24 Governor Togiola Tulafono today told the American Samoa Population Summit participants “it is all of our problem, and a problem of the future.” 28 Sep 2008 23:17:17 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0809242.htm BE7EADE2-1DDF-4859-A495-5A6E429D2BDF Governor Togiola Tulafono said during his paid weekend radio program that effective October 1, 2008 (which is the first day of fiscal year 2009), the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will come under the jurisdiction of the... 26 Sep 2008 23:05:28 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0809262.htm 836B7208-D1B8-4606-8A72-458ABFC4AA10 The highly anticipated fiber optic cable project is progressing along as planned. According to Governor Togiola Tulafono’s announcement during his paid weekend radio program, the container carrying the... 26 Sep 2008 23:05:01 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0809261.htm B2AC4DAF-0179-4165-A600-D69BEAD65950 Weekly newsletter in pdf 25 Sep 2008 23:06:05 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/Tapuitea_current.pdf 3736CCFC-68B5-42E7-BB7E-CDB16B0DDD8B The U.S. Freely Associated States Water Quality Laboratory Certification Program recently completed a very successful first year with the certification of six of its laboratories. 25 Sep 2008 23:05:47 GMT 09-25 U.S. EPA program certifies six Pacific Island water quality labs 8E0A259B-48B5-41CD-8B98-1C9E853C5FC4 Governor Togiola Tulafono has submitted to the United States Department of Education, corrective action plans to address American Samoa’s high-risk status and special conditions. 25 Sep 2008 23:05:19 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0809252.htm 21488EF3-F429-4E13-B28C-02D4E821442E Director of the American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA) Fanuatele Dr. Toafa Vaiaga’e has issued a public notice inviting the public to offer comments on the... 25 Sep 2008 23:04:44 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0809251.htm F222CD57-D8BD-4A8D-BAA2-D0340931ED68 Governor Togiola Tulafono today issued a General Memorandum in remembrance of Western District Governor – Paramount Chief A.U. Fuimaono, and ordered flags to flown at half mast starting this Thursday, September 25th. 25 Sep 2008 03:10:36 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0809241.htm 08A1A715-F604-4CC6-9DC7-A17967E13E32 Governor Togiola Tulafono today announced that he has submitted corrective action plans to the US Department of Education to address the Territory’s high-risk status and special conditions. 24 Sep 2008 18:20:04 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0809231.htm 635113C3-DE77-4ED0-B284-2B290AD6CA3D First responders from the Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources (DMWR) are participating in a four-day training on Marine Mammal Stranding which is being conducted by David Schofield who is the Pacific Islands’ Regional Officer for NOAA Fisheries 20 Sep 2008 00:16:45 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0809201.htm 5A00C99D-CDC3-4E7B-9B5D-B849D3AB72EE Governor Togiola Tulafono has submitted to the Fono the names of five people he has nominated to sit on the seven-member board of the newly formed American Samoa Visitor’s Bureau (ASVB). 20 Sep 2008 00:16:23 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0809193.htm 3CFB2D8B-245C-4EE5-961F-B7C220AA3DBB The local Department of Health has confirmed approximately 69 cases of dengue fever in the territory so far this year. Of that number, 57% of the victims are male while 43% are female, from infants to adults. 20 Sep 2008 00:16:01 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0809192.htm 6ECDFA64-4F19-45E5-9133-9E613C25F734 The LBJ Medical Center is now offering the Child Program, which allows patients who are 19 years old and younger to be seen and treated in the outpatient clinic for a flat fee of $20. 20 Sep 2008 00:15:35 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0809191.htm FB48BA2E-0674-44C8-A577-DBBCB76A9430 Governor Togiola Tulafono announced today that the US Department of Transportation- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has awarded American Samoa with a $500,000 grant (for FY 2008) under the State Traffic Safety Information System Improvement Grant Program. 20 Sep 2008 00:14:49 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0809182.htm 3CE6EE16-9C90-4111-9A51-0A81CCC973A7 Governor Togiola Tulafono, through a Sept. 12 letter to the American Samoa Power Authority Board of Directors and management team, said that he will be considering a tax credit for renewable energy residential users. 20 Sep 2008 00:13:53 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0809181.htm D9994F2F-66C8-4C87-B69F-E8A191A026DA Director of the Department of Commerce Faleseu Elui Paopao has issued a public notice to remind business owners about the 2009 business license renewal period and business site inspections. 20 Sep 2008 00:13:18 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0809171.htm 1682F82C-3DC9-425B-9085-C390E7C30875 Governor Togiola Tulafono to consider a tax credit for renewable energy residential users now that ASPA has adopted net metering rules for small renewable power generation. 19 Sep 2008 21:16:04 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0809131.htm 9CF68F6C-D3F5-4BEC-BEF8-604005707C3F Weekly newsletter pdf 17 Sep 2008 21:46:36 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/Tapuitea_current.pdf 309C2066-58D6-4896-B650-8035BD0ACE76 During his paid weekend radio program this past Saturday, Governor Togiola Tulafono defended that American Samoa Government workforce, saying that the number of honest workers far exceeds that of dishonest ones and therefore, the two should not be grouped together. 17 Sep 2008 21:46:16 GMT 09-16 Governor Togiola argues that majority of ASG workers are honest and hardworking 69F54C6C-684D-431F-BA7F-14590B8C7F56 The Department of Health’s Immunization Program is once again informing the general public that an additional supply of flu vaccine is available, and local residents can get their shots free of charge. 17 Sep 2008 21:45:45 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0809161.htm 47905500-BED9-44D4-AD8C-B1256EAA5233 Governor Togiola Tulafono returned last night after attending Real Estate Expo in Los Angeles, California. 17 Sep 2008 03:20:18 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0809081.htm 645E3E1A-8897-4EA3-B5D4-51E2451D298C Director of Port Administration Matagi Ray Mailo McMoore told members of the House of Representatives that the MV Sili is expected to be off of dry dock by Tuesday, and its first trip to Manu’a could be as early as Thursday 15 Sep 2008 21:04:17 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0809142.htm 6D17D0FB-03F3-4131-B29F-971811506C73 Governor Togiola Tulafono had the opportunity to present American Samoa’s handful of investment opportunities to prospective investors during the opening session of the... 15 Sep 2008 21:03:56 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0809141.htm A71909D7-F398-4ECF-BF6A-03FD332F8BCE Governor Togiola Tulafono today announced the approval of $1.3 million by the Department of Housing and Urban Development as acceptance of the Territory’s Program Year 2008 Action Plan. 13 Sep 2008 21:35:32 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0809151.htm 2DDDFC9C-FE20-4AE4-975A-CB218CA34051 Governor Togiola Tulafono has announced that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has approved $1.3 million as acceptance of the Territory’s Program Year 2008 Action Plan. 13 Sep 2008 21:32:38 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0809151.htm D8119BE7-CD12-465D-9148-D4BC317C8483 The Department of Health is currently offering free pneumococcal vaccines for people of all ages at the Tafuna Health Center. Everyone is urged to take advantage of the free vaccination service which ultimately leads to... 13 Sep 2008 21:32:16 GMT 09-13 Adults and children urged to take advantage of free pneumonia vaccine 28BBB781-8977-4336-9F92-F0348FBA6B29 Governor Togiola Tulafono broke ground for the construction of a mountain side road in Amaluia village yesterday, September 11. The 462-foot road project will provide paved direct access to many homes on.. 13 Sep 2008 21:31:56 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0809121.htm 47951793-2772-43DD-8172-F93EEE3E06CF In a statement released today, Governor Togiola Tulafono, on behalf of First Lady Maryann and the people and government of American Samoa, extends “heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the family of Western District Governor – Paramount Chief A.U. Fuimaono’s for their loss this week.” 13 Sep 2008 21:31:37 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0809112.htm A48E39EF-39FB-496C-8976-E3050EC2D05A The Administration has submitted to the Fono another bill that seeks to allocate $67,000 to purchase and outfit a pair of four-door pick-up trucks for the Department of Public Safety in Manu’a. 13 Sep 2008 21:31:16 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0809111.htm 16F2C210-8893-46BB-ACF8-FC73BCDF3BFF Governor Togiola Tulafono has vetoed the Administration’s bill that seeks to allocate funds to purchase police vehicles for Manu’a because the Fono amended the bill to purchase... 13 Sep 2008 21:30:56 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0809093.htm E9B3041D-09D2-442F-A2C8-6C0389E13EC5 Governor Togiola Tulafono has submitted to the Fono legislation that amends the $20-million-dollar loan bill to allocate $1 million for the purchase of 10 school buses and $200,000 for repair work and refurbishment of the MV Sili. 13 Sep 2008 21:30:32 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0809101.htm AE0CA0DC-0723-4127-996C-3C278C017D02 Governor Togiola Tulafono has proclaimed September 11 as Patriot Day in the territory. All US and American Samoa flags are ordered to be flown at half staff on this day. 13 Sep 2008 21:30:13 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0809092.htm 74DEB968-7275-49EC-9100-EB09B5E2AEE3 The government building in Utulei will officially be named the A.P. Lutali Executive Office Building on Friday, Sept. 12 during a brief ceremony scheduled for 11 a.m. on the front lawn. 13 Sep 2008 21:29:54 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0809091.htm 74015229-8E04-4953-8A48-B656F9AF322B The Fono has passed the Administration bill which increases the civil jurisdiction of the District Court and clarifies the power of the District Court judge with regards to arrest warrants. The bill also allows for... 13 Sep 2008 21:29:30 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/T0809081.htm 43869049-2783-4FEE-9FF8-58C7FEFA3D9C Governor Togiola Tulafono today issued the following statement regarding the passing of Western District Governor – Paramount Chief A.U. Fuimaono on Tuesday night. 12 Sep 2008 22:21:59 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0809111.htm 9132FC2F-2785-405E-A089-3CC608779BD2 Weekly newsletter in pdf 12 Sep 2008 00:42:26 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/Tapuitea_current.pdf C0FA1B1E-A7A2-46BB-A842-E12D1084D0DC Governor Togiola Tulafono this Friday will officially name the American Samoa Government Building in Utulei in honor of Governor A. P. Lutali. 10 Sep 2008 03:41:01 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0809092.htm 0050FBC0-10DD-4866-B5DD-E9B08DA950D3 Governor Togiola Tulafono today proclaimed this Thursday, September 11th as Patriot Day and ordered all flags be flown at half-staff. 10 Sep 2008 03:40:43 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0809091.htm B32449E0-1DD2-47B6-8095-00B36FFE8DF0 The American Samoa Government’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2009 includes $3 million from the US Department of Interior’s Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) funds that will ... 9 Sep 2008 19:35:34 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/fiber_3mil_more.htm 04756FAB-BC2C-4841-931E-88FBEEC1AB97 A bill aiming to prohibit smoking in and around school, college, and educational institution buildings was approved in its third reading in the Senate. 9 Sep 2008 19:35:16 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/smoking-ban.htm DF17026D-DDDA-4EE0-BD36-6B7DE46DC749 The use of cellular telephones or other wireless communication or scheduling devices while driving could be banned if a bill introduced in the House of Representatives is approved. 9 Sep 2008 19:34:56 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/cellphone_ban.htm DFDAFD73-7D0D-4F49-978D-041CDD47FFAC The Fono has received the American Samoa Government’s proposed budget of $340.85 million for fiscal year 2009. The amount is a 12% increase over the FY08 budget. 9 Sep 2008 19:34:36 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/budget_o9.htm DC5A92D3-23F4-4F13-A4E2-5317984A663F Department of Human and Social Services Director Talia Faafetai I’aulualo has announced that the Office of National Drug Control Policy has awarded the SPF SIG Tualauta II Community Coalition a ... 8 Sep 2008 19:06:33 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/spf_sig.htm 50787F4A-60E6-4109-BB90-EB2F9B0F1FA6 Parents looking for ways to keep their children occupied while having fun at the same time should check out the different programs currently being offered free of charge at the Feleti Barstow Public Library in Utulei, where there is always something exciting for everyone. 8 Sep 2008 19:06:10 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/fbpl_programs.htm BFC55C04-E86D-46D3-99E8-D7D640811D3D When called to testify before the Senate regarding the Administration’s proposal to allocate $1.3 million to cover the shortfall for the medical referral program for FY07, LBJ Hospital CEO Patricia Tindall reported that ... 8 Sep 2008 19:05:48 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/lbj_referral_funds.htm 30C8E7F9-6510-4648-A350-07BEBA5C4B5C Governor Togiola Tulafono this week attended the US Coral Reef Task Force meeting in Kona, Hawaii. 7 Sep 2008 06:20:22 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0808291.htm 5544FC68-E777-4A4B-A146-2E2434A812B5 Smoking could be banned in certain public places if a House bill introduced in the Fono gains approval from both chambers. 6 Sep 2008 19:14:59 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/smoke_free.htm 9136A693-A1E7-48FD-A449-3C6A671BF40D The Department of Health is upping their efforts in promoting prevention measures as cases of dengue fever continue to climb. 6 Sep 2008 19:14:41 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/dengue_51.htm 3D4A18C4-A232-4337-8282-3A7D929F0B41 Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources director Ufagafa Ray Tulafono says that if everything goes as planned, the newly reconstructed wharf at the Malaloa/Fagatogo marina will be completed in about two weeks. 6 Sep 2008 19:14:21 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/wharf_new.htm FFD330DE-B372-40F7-AC9B-8C038B10B967 While in Kona, Hawaii to attend the 20th US Coral Reef Task Force Meeting from August 24-29, Governor Togiola Tulafono was able to discuss key issues from education and alternative energy sources to the Territorial Marine Science Center with representatives and officials of different organizations and agencies. 6 Sep 2008 19:13:50 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/gov_kona.htm 58D7E94A-50C7-48B0-BB3A-5E79F8C0B9A4 The Honorable Governor Togiola Tulafono took part in the week-long meeting of the 20th US Coral Reef Task Force in Kona, Hawaii from August 24-29. Joining the Governor were First Lady Maryann Tulafono, Director of Commerce Faleseu Eliu Paopao, Director of Marine and Wildlife Resources Ufagafa Ray Tulafono, and Department of Commerce Deputy Director Lelei Peau. 5 Sep 2008 21:05:31 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/coral_reef08.htm ADF4640D-0BD8-4355-8422-49D1FF7B8E8E After completing a month-long training conducted by experts from Northwestern University in Ypsilanti, MI, Department of Public Safety officers Mosese Lomu and Utumoe Alefosio are now certified motorcycle police instructors. 5 Sep 2008 21:05:05 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/motorcycle_police.htm 439D879A-4870-45D9-81F0-089D31AA9789 A resolution being sponsored by two members of the House of Representatives is requesting Governor Togiola Tulafono to direct the Department of Commerce to implement a “Keep American Samoa Clean” program. 5 Sep 2008 21:04:32 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/beautification.htm 769922B1-EC40-4B71-AA1E-ECA13B638DC3 Weekly newsletter pdf 5 Aug 2008 21:03:24 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/Tapuitea_current.pdf B3E80D4D-3819-4621-8382-F3834F95202D The Administration is proposing that 95% of the 1,500 beneficiaries of the American Samoa Government’s Employees’ Retirement Fund receive a cost-of-living increase of 2% 4 Sep 2008 06:39:52 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/retirement_raise.htm 0325A2DF-87C4-43AC-B2E8-44A12161793E The Land Use Permit Application (LUPA) for the Pago Pago Rotary Club to begin construction on the community swimming pool project at the Lion’s Park in Tafuna has been approved by the Project Notification and Review System (PNRS). 4 Sep 2008 06:39:32 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/pool_okd.htm A8B7FC43-C674-4746-82A6-42F332711EEE September 15-26 is Coastweek in the territory and in celebration of the event, the Department of Commerce is offering a variety of activities for local students of all ages in an effort to help raise awareness about our local marine and coastal resources. 4 Sep 2008 06:39:11 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/coastweeks_plathora.htm 68D9E411-4048-4EB0-BAA2-C3438AC1C521 The American Samoa Government’s Department of Port Administration has been awarded approximately $164,000 from funds earmarked for economic, social, and political development of the territories. 4 Sep 2008 06:38:47 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/port_maintenance_money.htm A34C7872-5127-4474-B826-8B3955786E2A Governor Togiola Tulafono’s request to US President George Bush to designate the Rose Atoll as a national monument could become a reality sooner than later. 4 Sep 2008 06:38:28 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/bush_protects.htm 94BC1FEF-1258-48E8-B37D-8FF3E967A1A4 The Fono has received a proposal from the Administration that seeks to add non-career service employees like appointed officers, judges, and gubernatorial appointees to the American Samoa Government Employees’ Retirement Fund (ASGERF). 4 Sep 2008 06:38:06 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/retirement_for_noncareer.htm 1509837B-1A33-4D11-A187-3BA83AC6F4F5 Governor Togiola Tulafono and Samoa Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi present Samoa environmental initiative at US Coral Reef Task Force meeting in Hawaii. 4 Aug 2008 06:36:06 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/news08/PR0808291.htm 584A832D-CC16-4756-9E06-E03DC34CCC9C Weekly Newsletter 31 Aug 2008 22:05:27 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/Tapuitea_current.pdf 6FEEC079-1732-4741-8E89-B37F6A4C47A0 Governor Togiola Tulafono has described the US Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income Persons Program (WAP) as “a blessing” for the residents of American Samoa. 29 Aug 2008 20:58:47 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/wap.htm B90EA311-76A7-47B2-821E-A3E762D817CA American Samoa was represented at the Policy Academy on Returning Veterans and Their Families by a 10-person delegation composed of representatives from the Governor’s Office, the Department of Health, the LBJ Medical Center, the Department of Human and Social Services, the local VA Office, Office of Veterans Affairs, and military veterans. 29 Aug 2008 20:58:24 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/vets_actionplan.htm FEE77179-C67E-48B1-AD9F-B8EBD65154D7 The American Samoa Government (ASG), Department of Human Resources (HR) in collaboration with the Development Bank of American Samoa (DBAS) are glad to facilitate a meeting from GIS and GPS professionals to discuss the continuous projects sponsored by National Geodetic Survey (NGS) in 2008. 27 Aug 2008 21:31:52 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/ngs_dbas.htm 76CD69C3-39FD-4AE6-A526-167696CCA2AB A Senate resolution addressing the limited programming on KVZK-TV has passed in its first reading. 25 Aug 2008 22:42:12 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/kvzk_programming.htm 6202DE06-ED76-47D5-A810-CA862B244FEB Late Director of Education Malaetele Dr. Lui Tuitele was recognized with a posthumous award by the Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL) during the DOE’s general assembly to officially open the 2008-2009 school year. 25 Aug 2008 22:41:54 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/malaetele_honored.htm D511E4AC-2E26-4822-BBB8-9C7C9DAAE1F7 Because of failure in reporting accurate data, the Office of Special Education Program (OSEP) of the United States Department of Education is imposing special conditions on federal FY 2008 funding for the American Samoa DOE. 25 Aug 2008 22:41:35 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/grants_released.htm 9641B5C9-518E-467C-8CDA-AA4F10C09E09 LBJ Medical Center’s request for a five-year extended repayment program (ERP) to pay off the $9 million it owes to the Medicare Program has been approved by the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS). 25 Aug 2008 22:41:16 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/lbj_medicare.htm 2E6BE85F-716D-4381-BFFA-5A41079338D6 Governor Togiola Tulafono has submitted to the Fono a proposed bill that is similar to the one initiated by the Senate but was vetoed by him earlier this year because of its language. 25 Aug 2008 22:40:57 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/ed_fund.htm 7850768A-F66C-4620-AA7C-402892A74419 After differences in opinion and questions about funding, a conference committee composed of three members each from the Senate and House of Representatives have finally agreed to purchase 3 new police vehicles for the Manu’a Islands. 25 Aug 2008 22:40:33 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/dps_manua_vehicles.htm 279696D0-0C06-46D6-BE91-77A6795A6817 Governor Togiola Tulafono has submitted to the Fono a proposed measure that calls for the appropriation of $1.3 million for the FY 2007 budget of the LBJ Medical Center to cover the overrun of the off-island medical referral program. 25 Aug 2008 22:40:12 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/offisland_funding.htm 5098DE2F-85FD-46EF-9DA0-12D08DF6AEEC Ituau Malosi faipule Rep. Taotasi Archie Soliai has introduced legislation that would mandate applicants, employees, elected officials, and independent contractors of the American Samoa Government to submit to drug testing. 25 Aug 2008 22:39:54 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/drug_testing.htm 6DDAF7A2-4ACA-4C2D-8570-0C44B20C17DA Manu’a District Governor Tufele Li’amatua has recommended to Senate members that Samoan judges serving in the High Court of American Samoa should be elder chiefs whose appointments should include input from the Office of Samoan Affairs, which deals mainly with cultural and matai title issues in the territory. 25 Aug 2008 22:39:24 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/samoan_judges.htm 3B2D3647-1D29-4F58-AE1C-F4A9F2B396CC Governor Togiola Tulafono, along with Cabinet members and leaders of Nuuuli village came together today to break ground for the long awaited Papatai road project that was, according to the Governor, developed about a decade ago and re-designed as many as four times during that time period. 22 Aug 2008 21:28:00 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/papatai.htm 9647EA64-133F-4FA8-93EE-1FF611BB02CF Director of Education Dr. Claire Tuia Poumele and DOE school bus official Lauvania Finau were joined by Representatives Puletu Dick Koko (Fofo County) and Fetu Fetui Jr. (Manu’a District) today to conduct a thorough inspection of school buses that will be used to transport an estimated 20,000 public school students beginning next Monday, August 25, when the new school year begins. 22 Aug 2008 19:52:01 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/school_buses_ready.htm 82459BCC-7FED-43DB-9D20-6068C8ED69FB The Fono has received a proposal submitted from Governor Togiola Tulafono that seeks to increase the civil jurisdiction of the District Court and clarifies the power of the District Court judge with regards to arrest warrants. 22 Aug 2008 19:51:43 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/gov_district_court.htm CBD6B6E4-D548-452D-BF6C-3A97DAFDB2C2 The delegation of young local artists that traveled to Beijing, China to join internationally renowned marine life artist Wyland in an unprecedented global art project returned last month and met with Governor Togiola Tulafono this week to talk about their experiences. 22 Aug 2008 19:51:24 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/beijing_artists.htm C26C6933-26EF-4FB8-B2D6-8C6DE448705D Thanks to meticulous work by the Department of Agriculture’s Quarantine Division and assistance from the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) and the American Samoa Community College’s Division of Community and Natural Resources (CNR/Land Grant), unwanted agricultural pests and diseases were not among the many visitors permitted to enter the territory during the recent 10th Festival of Pacific Arts. 21 Aug 2008 03:08:40 GMT http://www.americansamoa.gov/tap08/intruders.htm FC3325FF-BED5-450F-885C-F6D72640B3C1 The American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA) continues to do what it can to educate the territory’s residents on ways to ensure that the water they are bottling from different water vending machines located across the territory is safe for consumption. 21 Aug 2008 03:08:14 GMT http://www.americansamoa.gov/tap08/water_machines.htm FE7A9637-86F1-45EA-9878-B1118898B842 Governor Togiola Tulafono, Chief Justice F. Michael Kruse, Senate President Lolo Moliga, and House Speaker Savali Talavou Ale have been invited by Congresswoman Donna Christensen to attend a hearing set to be held in the Nation’s Capitol on September 18. 20 Aug 2008 09:42:51 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/eni_invite.htm 17A77927-2761-4E23-9B53-E37CFB304327 The Department of Education has announced that the new school year, set to begin on Monday, August 25, will come with a new schedule that gives public school kids in different classes an extra 30 minutes. 20 Aug 2008 09:42:33 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/school_later.htm DFC5E453-8546-4477-B61A-85017DFADBC6 Governor Togiola Tulafono defended the Department of Public Safety’s Fire Bureau during his weekend radio program, saying that blame should not be placed on them for the $6.6-million-dollar judgment handed down by the High Court against the American Samoa Government as a result of the 2002 fire that completely destroyed the former Laufou Shopping Center in Nuuuli. 20 Aug 2008 09:42:08 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/gov_laufou.htm 0B61A950-C287-40F7-83C3-BD89AC6ABB66 Governor Togiola Tulafono says that the $1 million used to purchase ten new school buses for the local Department of Education came after an agreement with the Fono leadership. 20 Aug 2008 09:41:47 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/gov_bus_explaination.htm F0615FD7-514F-4C2C-BC66-045DCBA865C6 A meeting of the All Islands’ Committee for the United States Coral Reef Task Force (USCRTF) is scheduled to take place on Friday, August 22 and Saturday, August 23 in Kona, Hawaii. 20 Aug 2008 09:41:24 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/gov_crtf.htm 14BBB031-6866-45DB-8AB1-F5D5F9D7635D Acting Police Commissioner Filifaatali Mike Fuiava has issued a memo transferring the functions of the Department of Public Safety’s Vice and Narcotics Unit to the Office of the Commissioner. 18 Aug 2008 19:02:48 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/dps_narcs.htm 03B84838-68F2-4875-AAE4-9DC00C6E11E5 Both the Senate and the House of Representatives unanimously endorsed the re-appointment of Soliai Tuipine Fuimaono as the territory’s Chief Election Officer 18 Aug 2008 19:02:27 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/soliai_confirmed.htm AF51D285-A56E-4B08-864C-EBD0060BB3CD The enrollment for Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) identification cards for the Port of Pago Pago begins August 20, according to an announcement by the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA). 18 Aug 2008 19:02:04 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/port_id.htm 18C62F94-085F-44F6-ACBB-F9968101E303 During the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts, the local Department of Health conducted active disease surveillance in an effort to ensure early detection of illness and rapid public health response to potential health concerns. 18 Aug 2008 19:01:45 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/doh_festival.htm 0162FA82-5BBC-4C87-8B06-B2684BF1974C Officials of the Arts Council will be discussing with Governor Togiola Tulafono an invitation for the territory to take part in Tahiti’s “Ia Marae Te Ao” 1st International Festival set to be held in Papara, French Polynesia from September 12-29. 18 Aug 2008 19:01:25 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/tahiti_festival.htm C3D5AD0B-8D17-48FB-95AF-312D0D05269E A delegate from the American Samoa Humane Society (ASHS) met with fellow animal welfare professionals from Asia, the Pacific, and Australasia in New Zealand recently to examine methods of improving the treatment of animals in the region. 15 Aug 2008 05:03:06 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/ashs_nz.htm A19FB663-D28E-4FD4-893A-E868B2288C6B The American Samoa Community College’s Division of Adult Education Learning and Extended Learning (AELEL) is inviting all local adults to take advantage of their year-round classes. 15 Aug 2008 05:02:48 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/ascc_aelel.htm A5E417BB-1CF3-4ADF-A58D-854C1CC702A7 The USDA Graduate School’s Pacific Islands Training Initiative (PITI) is piloting an Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP) this year. According to their website, the ELDP “has been designed to assist the insular areas with developing and retaining the qualified, skilled staff that will become the future leaders of their respective governments. Program participants meet four times over the course of a year to develop skills in leadership, management, government finance, procurement, and auditing.” 15 Aug 2008 05:02:27 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/eldp_aps.htm C1167F52-65B6-4E57-B112-508436EEEB00 August is National Immunization Awareness Month and it couldn’t be a more perfect time for the local Department of Health to encourage parents to get their children’s immunization shots updated not only to protect them from diseases, but to fulfill requirements by the local school system that all children must be up-to-date with their vaccinations prior to entering the classroom. 15 Aug 2008 05:02:09 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/immunize.htm D9F4EC53-1744-4B0D-91BD-019E6E30F856 Approximately 20 volunteer educators from the non-profit organization World Teach in Cambridge, Massachusetts have arrived on island to offer their services in classrooms across Tutuila and the Manu’a Islands for the new school year set to begin on August 25. 15 Aug 2008 03:00:12 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/doe_world_teach.htm 1FEDE769-1FA6-4AB5-AFC7-C5C2E451F1B4 Acting Police Commissioner Filifaatali Mike Fuiava said that if all goes well, the new women’s prison facility located on the compound of the Tafuna Correctional Facility will be ready for occupancy as early as next month. 15 Aug 2008 02:59:53 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/dps_women_prison.htm C5EB649D-4A96-484E-91FD-FB34DE4E693A Upon the completion of the new women’s prison facility set to open next month, the Department of Public Safety will move on to their next major project, which is the construction of a new two-story structure that will house all prisoners as well as the administrative offices. 15 Aug 2008 02:59:34 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/dps_prison.htm 041255B2-A4B4-4E59-A349-1A6D886FDD7A Ituau Malosi faipule Rep. Taotasi Archie Soliai is sponsoring a resolution requesting Governor Togiola Tulafono and the police commissioner to provide an updated list of sex offenders, as well as publicizing it. 14 Aug 2008 22:07:29 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/sex-offender-registry.htm 1DAEC182-092F-41E7-BBAC-7CB57CCAF2AC The Fono has received Governor Togiola Tulafono’s submission for the re-appointment of Soliai Tuipine Fuimaono as Chief Election Officer of American Samoa. 13 Aug 2008 03:29:44 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/soliai_reup.htm 4EE91C8D-05EF-4045-A11E-883C9EA3E136 The Development Bank of American Samoa is currently advertising for the position of Chief Executive Officer/President, a position that has been vacant since former CEO/President Utu Abe Malae stepped down from the post several weeks ago to run for Governor of American Samoa in the upcoming gubernatorial election. 13 Aug 2008 03:29:22 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/dbas_ceo_aps.htm 2080ABF1-C474-4E6B-9828-75C350B9A7DE The Farm Service Agency, under the United States Department of Agriculture, is announcing that in order to be eligible for Disaster Programs in 2008, individuals must pay the fees for the eligibility “buy-in” at the local Farm Service Agency office by September 16, 2008. 13 Aug 2008 03:29:04 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/fsa_buyin.htm 38075E26-1FAA-4D78-AA1C-7395AC23898E Treasurer for the American Samoa Government Gaea Perefoti Failautusi has told Senate members that there is enough money in the special law enforcement account to purchase three new vehicles for the Manu’a Islands. 11 Aug 2008 22:30:12 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/police_cars_manua.htm 7E6AFACC-F1F0-4832-9615-ACD7D1B577DA American Samoa will be represented for the first time ever in Quebec, Canada during the 4th World Youth Congress scheduled to take place from August 10-21 by Samuel Meleisea, Ernest Haleck, and Amy Lefaga Seui. 11 Aug 2008 22:29:50 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/3students_wyc.htm 744093D2-A6E1-4592-A81E-895A1BC5FC89 First Lady Maryann Tulafono officially closed the Ta’ita’itama summer program by telling the more than 300 local youngsters in attendance at Suigaula Village in Utulei Beach to believe in themselves, follow their hearts, and don’t ever let anybody tell them that they are not good enough to do anything. 11 Aug 2008 22:29:29 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/taitaitama_closes.htm 54C65B9D-621F-4733-B88A-6FCC28C07696 The American Samoa Community College has published a notice to review the restructuring of student fees. Interested parties have up until August 13 from 10a.m. – 2p.m. to review the proposed action, and those who wish to have an oral hearing in accordance with the American Samoa Code can send their request to the ASCC, c/o CFO Falema’o M. “Phil” Pili. 11 Aug 2008 22:29:06 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/ascc_new_fees.htm 80441E89-65C1-47CE-A509-24C48A4DA40B The upper chamber of the Fono approved yesterday a concurrent resolution which conveys the Fono’s condolences on the passing of former Senator Meleisea Samuelu Taeatafa. 11 Aug 2008 22:28:48 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/meleisea.htm 6E4CF95F-AA21-40A3-94B4-8227423797D7 The Department of Human and Social Services (DHSS) has acknowledged the availability of funds for fiscal year 2009 (October 1, 2008 – September 30, 2009) for programs that will help provide the necessary services to persons with developmental disabilities. 11 Aug 2008 22:28:28 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/dhss_disabilities_funds.htm EB043ACC-146E-4EF6-A261-89F1A28EBEB4 The Senate and the House of Representatives are yet to schedule hearing dates to discuss an Administration Bill that aims to clarify certain provisions of the Notary Act of 2007. 11 Aug 2008 22:28:07 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/notary_act_clarified.htm 699FC722-C78C-4DC6-878D-E8ED72894980 The US Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) released last Friday data showing that as of July 2008, over $7.3 million has been allocated for fiscal year (FY) 2008 to American Samoa for the federally funded Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program administered by the Department of Human and Social Services (DHSS). 11 Aug 2008 22:27:44 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/wic_7m.htm 408882E1-982F-44AD-8871-61A4494E37ED The Department of Public Works has revised the previously approved Territory Transportation Improvement Program (TTIP) for fiscal years 2008-2010. The revision is referred to as “Amendment Number 2” and the public is being provided the opportunity to comment on the proposed amendment. 11 Aug 2008 22:27:18 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/pw_revises_ttip.htm 6A92FFE1-7445-4C8B-906E-31C36DD92DEC An Administration bill calling for the appropriation of $67,000 to purchase and outfit two four-door pick-up trucks for the Department of Public Safety (DPS) in the Manu’a Islands was introduced in the Senate and the House of Representatives yesterday. 11 Aug 2008 22:26:46 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/money_dps_cars.htm 6E23848A-FACA-4B92-9384-95728F770B62 Governor Togiola Tulafono has renamed a part of Utulei Beach “Suigaula” after the theme for the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts – “Suigaula a le Atuvasa,” or (“Threading the Oceania Ula”). 11 Aug 2008 22:26:26 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/suigaula.htm 22A0C316-3100-4B0C-92BE-10C596B22B8A Yesterday was declared by Governor Togiola Tulafono as a public holiday in the territory to honor everyone who contributed to the successful hosting of the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts. 11 Aug 2008 22:26:00 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/gov_thanks_all.htm 14C97AA1-098C-4DBB-8785-4E3976904AD5 Lt. Governor Faoa Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia has issued an official statement offering his condolences to family and friends of Falani Aukuso, the Deputy Director-General of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC). 11 Aug 2008 22:25:25 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/falani.htm E1B16424-5DA3-49B0-A10C-9573155FE484 Department of Health medical director Dr. Ivan Tuliau reports that two cases of dengue fever have been confirmed this week, but both patients are doing well. 11 Aug 2008 22:24:51 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/dengue_confirmed.htm 727D89DF-A15F-4547-A247-BBAA176500B2 Director of Education Dr. Claire Poumele has been presented keys to four new school buses which are the first of many that will upgrade the deteriorating DOE fleet. 10 Aug 2008 02:10:26 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/4new_schoolbuses.htm DB7B4055-A6FB-4205-9331-C4BBB63439E6 The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the second quarter of 2008 shows that increases in food prices soared the highest, by 6.2% compared to the first quarter of the year. 10 Aug 2008 02:10:06 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/prices_up9.htm 970231C6-C34A-4D6D-906A-A3D7DF544127 Governor Togiola Tulafono is showing his appreciation to all the citizens and residents who helped make the Arts Festival a reality and more importantly, a success, by giving them a day off and declaring Monday, August 4 a public holiday in the territory. 10 Aug 2008 02:09:38 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/holiday8-4.htm 58814B38-A941-4391-A45F-5DC68D724C04 The Department of Commerce is finding it hard to track migration numbers due to the lack of immigration statistics on education, gender, marital status, country of residence, and final destination. 10 Aug 2008 02:09:12 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/migration.htm 57A1DB18-5B60-4688-BA91-E0B1629558B7 The Bank of Hawaii Barstow Foundation for math and science programs has awarded checks totaling $25,000 to four local high schools. 10 Aug 2008 02:08:55 GMT http://americansamoa.gov/tap08/barstow_awards.htm 88255C3A-96DC-4B53-9302-2F2FAF2ED328