Call for independence discussion for American Samoa

The US Congressman representing American Samoa, Faleomavaega Eni Hunkin says it's time for the territory to look at options for becoming more autonomous.  [Read more on Radio Australia...]

Eni on U.S. -- Malaysia relations

Ranking Member Eni Faleomavaega of the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific announced today that he visited Malaysia from April 4-11, 2012 where he met with Prime Minister Dato Sri Najib Razak, other government officials and NGOs. Faleomavaega shares his thoughts in the following op-ed about U.S.-Malaysia relations.  [Read more...]

Faleomavaega to speak at funeral service for Junior Se'au

Congressman Faleomavaega today announced that by invitation of the Se'au family, he will be speaking during the final funeral service for Junior Se'au this Friday in Oceanside, California. Funeral plans for Junior Se'au, according to the family, include a private viewing and family service this evening, May 10, and final service on Friday, May 11, followed with burial at Eternal Hills in Oceanside. Following the burial, the Chargers organization and the City of San Diego will open Qualcomm Stadium to pay a special tribute to Junior Se'au who played for 20 seasons in the NFL, including 13 for the San Diego Chargers. The event will be open to the public.  [Read more...]

Faleomavaega contratulates CSM Isaia T. Vimoto on his selection as Command Sergeant Major of the XVIII Airborne Corps

Congressman Faleomavaega today offered his congratulations to CSM Isaia T. Vimoto on his recent selection as the next Command Sergeant Major of the XVIII Airborne Corps. Previously, CSM Vimoto was Command Sergeant Major of the 1st Cavalry Division which had just returned home last month to Fort Hood, Texas after a one year deployment to Afghanistan.

According to its website, the XVIII Airborne Corps, with headquarters at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, is designed for rapid deployment anywhere in the world. Referred to as "America's Contingency Corps" it is the Army's largest war fighting organization. As of 2009, it consists of approximately 45,000 soldiers in one division and five separate brigades.

CSM Isaia "Ace" Vimoto is the son of Vimoto Tauanu'u of Ta'u, Manu'a, American Samoa and Soosootuliaigamalietoa of Malie, Samoa. Isaia is married to Misimua Aiono of Pago Pago, American Samoa and they have five children - daughters Sabrina and Ariel, and sons Isaia Jr., Nephi, and the late PFC Timothy Ray Vimoto who was killed on June 5, 2007 while serving in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. [Read more...]

Washington, D.C. - Faleomavaega offers deepest condolences to the family and friends of the late Junior Seau

"Congressman Faleomavaega today offered his personal condolences to family and friends who are mourning the passing of Junior Seau earlier this morning. Junior Seau played in the National Football League (NFL) for almost 20 years."  [Read more...]

Faleomavaega stands with Democratic colleagues to fight for Territory's Medicaid Funding

Congressman Faleomavaega today announced that he will continue to work with his Democratic colleagues in Congress to ensure that critical funding for American Samoa's Medicaid program is not affected by Republican proposals to significantly reduce federal healthcare funding for the five U.S. Territories." &nbap; [Read more...]

Mounting Evidence Suggests Sharks Are In Serious Trouble

"'Around each of the heavily populated areas we surveyed - in the main Hawaiian Islands, the Mariana Archipelago and American Samoa - reef shark numbers were greatly depressed,' said Marc Nadon, lead author of the study. 'We estimate that less than 10% of the baseline numbers remain in these areas.'" [Read more...]

Removal of Invasive Tree Improves Health of American Samoa Forests

According to a recent study about the Tamaligi tree - an invasive and destructive tree found on Tutuila Island, American Samoa - the eradication of the tree greatly improves the health of the island's diverse native forests."  [Read more...]

SunWize Completes the Largest Solar Installation for American Samoa Power Authority, Generating 50 Local Jobs

"Backed by the United States Department of Energy and the American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA), the new 1.75-MW solar electric system took over five months to install. According to Andra Samoa, ASPA CEO, the installation marks a new beginning for the ASPA and the people it serves."   [Read more on Business Wire...]

American Samoa's Governor tells workers to look at leadership program

"The Executive Leadership Development Programme to be held next year is part of the Graduate School United States Pacific Islands Training Initiative. Togiola says the course has been designed to respond to the emerging personnel needs the insular governments continue to face. He says it is designed to develop skills in leadership, management, government finance, procurement, and auditing."   [Find out more on the Executive Leadership Development Program website...]

Stanford scientists searching for strongest coral

"Professor Stephen Palumbi and his research team are currently on an expedition in American Samoa on a little island called Ofu."  [Read more on KGO-TV website]

Senate Highway Bill includes reauthorization of Territorial Highway Program

Congressman Faleomavaega announced today that on Wednesday March 14, 2012 the U.S. Senate, by a vote of 74 - 22 passed legislation to reauthorize federal surface transportation programs. The Senate bill (S. 1813), also known as the "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act" (MAP-21), would reauthorize several federal highway programs that are set to expire on March 30, including the Puerto Rico Highway Program (PRHP) and the Territorial Highway Program (THP).   [Read more...]

Faleomavaega attended "Change of Responsibilities" ceremony for Command Sergeant Major Tobin

Command Sergeant Major Charles M. Tobin, Fort Bragg, NC, officially assumed responsibilities as Command Sergeant Major for the 1st Sustainment Command on March 2, 2012. Congressman Faleomavaega attended the ceremony on an invitation from Commanding General Kenneth S. Dowd and CSM Tobin.

Faleomavaega cites defficiencies in NOAA's proposal; urges more consultation

Congressman Faleomavaega announced today that in a letter sent to NOAA, he cites deficiencies with NOAA's proposed plans to revise the terms of designation for the Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary (FBNMS).   [Read more...]

Faleomavaega honors CSM Charles M. Tobin and visits Samoan soldiers and their families in Ft Bragg, North Carolina and Ft Stewart, Georgia

"Congressman Faleomavaega today announced that he has accepted an invitation from Commanding General Kenneth S. Dowd of the 1st Sustainment Command (Theater) to attend the Change of Responsibilities ceremony for Command Sergeant Major Charles M. Tobin who will officially assume responsibilities as Command Sergeant Major of the 1st Sustainment Command relieving outgoing Command Sergeant Major Danfert J. Espinal on March 2, 2012 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.   [Read more...]

Faleomavaega congratulates Dr. Fa'anofo Lisa Claire Uperesa on her recent appointment to the University of Hawaii at Manoa Faculty

Congressman Faleomavaega today offers his congratulations to Dr. Fa'anofo Lisa Claire Uperesa who recently joined the faculty of the University of Hawaii at Manoa as Assistant Professor of Sociology and Ethnic Studies."   [Read more...]

Faleomavaega thanks Fo Guang Shan for offering 2 scholarships for students from American Samoa to attend the University of the West

Congressman Faleomavaega announced today that while on assignment in Taiwan on February 20, 2012 he met with leadership, including Grand Master Hsing Yun, at the Buddha Memorial Center in Kaohsiung City to thank the Fo Guang Shan organization for offering 2 scholarships for students from American Samoa to attend the University of the West (UWest) located in Rosemead, California, just ten minutes from Los Angeles.   [Read more...]

Washington, D.C. - Faleomavaega opposes planned lawsuit to make citizenship clause of U.S. Constitution apply to U.S. Nationals

"Congressman Faleomavaega announced today his opposition to a planned lawsuit by the Constitutional Accountability Center (CAC) that would make the citizenship clause of the U.S. Constitution apply to persons born in American Samoa. The Congressman expressed his opposition in a letter to the CAC."  [Read more...]

Faleomavaega introduces legislation to expedite Naturalization process for U.S. Nationals

"Congressman Faleomavaega announced today that he has introduced legislation (H.R. 4021) to waive certain naturalization requirements for U.S. nationals living in American Samoa.   [Read more...]

Faleomavaega announces a draft bill to repeal Congressional approval for amendments to American Samoa constitution

"Congressman Faleomavaega announced today that he has sent a letter to Governor Togiola dated 10 February 2012, seeking his input on a draft bill to repeal the 1983 law requiring Congressional approval of amendments to the constitution of American Samoa. Faleomavaega also expressed his intent to discuss the draft bill with leaders and members of the Fono.   [Read more...]

President Obama submits to Congress FY2013 budget proposal including OIA funding for American Samoa

"For total assistance to the Territories, the proposed OIA budget includes $84.946 million, a net loss of $3.097 million from enacted levels in FY 2012. Through this program, $22.75 million, an increase of $35,000 from FY 2012, is proposed for the American Samoa Government (ASG) Operations, which includes $14.240 million for Basic Operations, $7.657 million for LBJ operations, and $855,000 for the High Court."   [Read more...]

U.S. Department of Interior awards $1.05 million in FY2012 funding to the Close-Up program

"Congressman Faleomavaega today announced that the Close Up Program has been awarded an FY2012 grant in the amount of $1.05 million from the U.S. Department of Interior, Office of Insular Affairs Technical Assistance Fund. The funding was authorized by Congress as part of DOI's budget in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2012 (P.L. 12-74)."   [Read more...]

Togiola moves to take control of cash-strapped American Samoa hospital

The American Samoan Governor Togiola Tulafono has sent to the Fono a bill that will repeal the law that established the American Samoa Medical Center Authority and place the LBJ Tropical Medical Center back under the authority of the Department of Health."   [Read more on Radio RNZ...]

LBJ hospital in American Samoa enforces fee hikes

"Promised fee hikes and mandatory part payments of outstanding bills at the LBJ hospital in American Samoa, are now being enforced. The Hospital Authority Board says the increases are necessary because the hospital had not received enough emergency financial assistance to cover a funding shortfall. The outpatient charge has risen from 10 US dollars to 50 dollars."   [Read more on Radio NZ...]

Aumua Amata has released a videotape of a performance by the First CCCAS South City (SF) Youth Choir at The Fairmont Hotel some years ago.

Aumua indicated that unbeknownst to her at that time, the performance had been taped by an individual who has since passed away. When she became aware of the video, she decided to share it because the sincerity of their voices had touched an audience which had never before been exposed to Samoan singing and moved them to a standing ovation.

"Our Samoan youth are awesome ambassadors because they can showcase our beautiful unique culture and communicate our message better than any politician," added Amata.

[Watch video on Youtube...]

She concluded by saying, "The youth choir, with their rendition of "God Bless America" brought this large crowd to its feet and they reacted with enthusiastic clapping. I will never forget that day."

Hawaiian Airlines Recruiting Flight Attendants

"Hawaiian Airlines is accepting applications to fill up to 175 new flight attendant positions serving its transpacific and neighbor island routes. Applications will be accepted until February 14 and must be submitted online to Hawaiian's website at this link."   [Read more on KITV...]

GIS Specialist - The American Samoa Government, Department of Commerce

"The American Samoa Government, Department of Commerce, is looking for GIS Specialist to assist with the implementation of computer technologies, databases, software applications and tools to produce an integrated information system. The GIS Specialist will report directly to the manager of the American Samoa Coastal Management Program (ASCMP) and will utilize GIS for the purpose of data management and analysis, as well as organizing and enhancing existing systems."   [Read more...]

Targeting Mosquito-borne Illness in American Samoa

"Debilitating illness, social stigma and disfigurement are only a mosquito bite away in the American Samoa islands, where mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever and elephantiasis are a daily reality. But researchers at the University of Kentucky are seeking to change that.   [Read more on U of Kentucky News...]

South Pacific House opens in Maryland

"On Saturday, Aumua Amata joined in the festivities surrounding the dedication and grand opening of The South Pacific House, a large beautiful Annapolis, MD home tastefully decorated throughout with vintage Samoan and Pacific island artifacts, where young Polynesians and other Islanders "can go to get a taste of home away from home."   [Read more on Pacific Islands Report...]

World Premiere of "The Tuiga, Part 2"
January 31, 2012

"South Seas Pictures Ltd. invites the public to the world premiere of the new work by Samoan filmmaker Tanupo Aukuso, 'The Tuiga, Part 2' tonight at 7 p.m. at the Maliu Mai Beach Resort. The new film is the sequel to the acclaimed film 'The Tuiga' from 2011, and was filmed mostly in American Samoa featuring a cast of local actors."   [Read more on Scoop...]

NOAA Solicitation to provide port call services in Pago Pago, American Samoa

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Immigration law passes American Samoa House

"The American Samoa House of Representatives has approved a bill that imposes fines on the sponsors of immigrants who stay in the territory longer than their permits authorize." [Read more on Radio NZ...]

WSU Football Recruiting: Robert Barber, DT From American Samoa, Makes It Two In A Row From The Islands

"In the past 48 hours, Mike Leach has announced to the world that he is now staking a claim in American Samoa. Along with Destiny Vaeao, the two latest commits both hail from the tiny island in the South Pacific. According to CF.C, this time Robert Barber has pledged his allegiances to the Washington State Cougars. Samoan pipeline!"   [Read more on CougCenter...]

Aumua Amata commends Shaun Nua on securing Naval Academy's assistant football coach position

Aumua Amata today offered hearty congratulations to Shaun Nua, who has joined the staff of the Naval Academy as assistant football coach as announced by Navy's famed head football coach Ken Niumatalolo.

Said Amata, "We could not be more proud of this young American Samoan who hails from Manu'a. His many stellar achievements are the result of hard work and discipline and he comes from a family of leaders in Manu'a."

Nua comes to the Naval Academy from Brigham Young University, where he assisted for the past three seasons. He is a 2005 graduate of BYU where he received his bachelor's degree and is currently pursuing his graduate degree. Nua played four years in the NFL, three seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and one in Buffalo, including a winning trip to the Super Bowl with the Steelers his rookie year in 2006.

Shaun prepped at Tafuna High School where he was an all-league performer as a defensive end.

Aumua concluded by saying, "My compliments to Shaun's parents, Nua Sao Nua and Usu. His siblings include Skyline Nua, Miss American Samoa. Malo le tau malo finau."

Faleomavaega thanks NOAA for extension of time

"I want to thank NOAA and the Sanctuary officials for extending the comment period until March 9, 2012," Faleomavaega said. "During the recent town hall meeting I convened at the Fono Guest House on January 11, 2012, I respectfully made the request for an extension and I especially want to thank Mr. Dave Basta, Director of the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, and Ms. Genevieve Brighouse, Superintendent of the Fagatele Sanctuary." [Read more...]

Recruitment rules issued for buildup projects

26 Jan 2012: "The U.S. Department of Labor yesterday issued a notice, telling construction companies the steps they must take to ensure U.S. workers are given priority for Guam military-buildup-related jobs. Similar job postings must be submitted to internet job banks in American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington state."   [Read more on GuamPDN...]

PREL Offers Scholarships to Teachers

"Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL) is accepting online applications for the Pacific Teacher Scholarship Program for Academic Year 2012–2013. The application deadline is April 1, 2012. PREL awards about five scholarships each year to residents of the U.S.-affiliated Pacific to honor their commitment to teaching excellence. The amounts vary from $500 to $1,000."   [Read more on PREL website...]

Faleomavaega congratulates Polynesian players in this weekend's NFL playoff championship games

"Congressman Faleomavaega today sent his personal congratulations to the Polynesian players that will be playing this weekend in the National Football League (NFL) Conference Championship games that will decide which teams will play in Super Bowl XLVI on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana."   [Read more...]

U.S. Treasury approved $10 million to help small businesses in American Samoa

"Congressman Faleomavaega announced today that he was recently informed by the U.S. Treasury that a total of $10.5 million has been approved for American Samoa under the State Small Business Community Initiative (SSBCI)."   [Read more...]

S.D. Moments: Madison native became governor of islands

"Lowe, who was born July 8, 1902, in Madison, went on to serve as the governor of American Samoa and Guam, led what was then called Sioux Falls College for two years, served as a full commander in the Navy and wrote three books."   [Read more on ArgusLeader website...]

Immigration concerns fuel American Samoa debate

"Some American Samoans are concerned about an immigration intiative being proposed by the territory's US congressman to allow foreigners to become US nationals and hope it won't be tabled. 'The main concern of those who oppose the bill was that it is going to create problems for native American Samoans. One of the concerns is that people from the outside will flock here, and this will result in American Samoans being dominated by outsiders.'"   [Read more on Radio NZ...]

American Samoa congressman defends resident proposal

"Opponents of a proposal by the Congressman to allow alien permanent residents to apply for US national status, say that communal land may end up in the hands of foreigners."  [Read more on Radio NZ...]

Faleomavaega provides further updates about minimum wage delays

Congressman Faleomavaega announced today that since the Senate passed S. 2009 on December 16, 2011, he has worked to move the bill forward by clearing all obstacles in the House so that a vote can take place. "As I explained in my previous release, S. 2009 included two other provisions besides minimum wage," Faleomavaega said.   [Read more...]

Concern at over-crowding at American Samoa high school

"A lawmaker in American Samoa has raised the serious problem of student overcrowding at Tafuna High School, with an enrollment of more than 1,000. He says students are sitting on the floor and there's not enough resources for them to use, while teachers are trying their best to make do with what they have."   [Read more on Radio NZ...]

Faleomavaega reminds the public to testify during the NOAA and Immigration Hearings

Congressman Faleomavaega announced today that he invites all interested individuals and parties to testify during the two town hall meetings scheduled for next week at the Fono Guest House (Fale Samoa) in Fagatogo. On Wednesday January 11, 2012, the public will have the opportunity to discuss NOAA's proposal to expand the Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary (Sanctuary), and on Thursday January 12, 2012, the chance to discuss two immigration legislative initiatives. Both meetings are scheduled for 4:00 pm.   [Read more...]

Ringleader of ID theft, fraud ploy that stretched from NJ to Pacific territories pleads guilty

"Prosecutors said Park and his co-conspirators operated a scheme to buy Social Security cards from brokers who fraudulently obtained them from Asian immigrants - mostly Chinese nationals - working in American territories, including Guam, American Samoa and Saipan. ... Park, a 45-year-old native of South Korea, lives in Palisades Park, a town just across the George Washington Bridge from Manhattan that is home to a large Korean population. He emigrated from Seoul in 1999 to start a business importing raw materials from Central America to manufacture hats in New Jersey, according to his attorney, Christian Fleming."  [Read more on Washington Post...]

American Samoa government payroll in jeopardy

"The American Samoa governor Togiola Tulafono has advised government workers that they many not get their paychecks at the end of the week if there isn't enough money in the government's coffers."   [Read more on Radio NZ...]

Toronto hires Thomas Rongen as coach

"Toronto FC has hired former U.S. Under-20 coach Thomas Rongen as director of its soccer academy. The 55-year-old most recently served as coach of the American Samoa national team, which beat Tonga 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier in November to win its first international soccer match after 30 consecutive losses over 17 years."   [Read more...]

Samoa pushes for more women in parliament

Aumua Amata applauds effort by Prime Minister Tuilaepe to improve womens' political power in his country. She said, "Kudos to the Independent State of Samoa - they get it"!   [Read more on Radio Australia website...]

Faleomavaega reminds the public to testify during the NOAA and Immigration hearings

Congressman Faleomavaega announced today that he invites all interested individuals and parties to testify during the two town hall meetings scheduled for next week at the Fono Guest House (Fale Samoa) in Fagatogo. On Wednesday January 11, 2012, the public will have the opportunity to discuss NOAA's proposal to expand the Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary (Sanctuary), and on Thursday January 12, 2012, the chance to discuss two immigration legislative initiatives. Both meetings are scheduled for 4:00 pm.   [Read more...]

EPA issues American Samoa toxics inventory data for 2010

"Toxic chemicals managed, treated or released into the environment from facilities operating in American Samoa decreased in 2010 when compared to 2009, according to the latest data available from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency."   [Read more...]

The demographic profiles for the Island Areas are scheduled for release this summer

"Population counts at the village level are now available for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Similar counts for lower levels of geography are being prepared and will be released for American Samoa, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands when they are available. The demographic profiles for the Island Areas are scheduled for release this summer, and the summary files are scheduled for release in the fall."   [Read more on MarketWatch...]

Aumua Amata offers New Year's greatings to American Samoa - Jan. 1, 2011

HAPPY NEW YEAR, AMERICAN SAMOA

"With tenderness for the past, courage for the present and aspirations, new hopes and optimism for the future, Fred, our children Erika, Mark, Kirsten, John, Aleki and I humbly thank you for your warmth and friendship. Sometimes, it only takes a little to change big things. Our fervent wish is that every cup may overflow with God's blessings rich and eternal. May the New Year bring health, happiness, success, posterity, comfort, peace and many good positive changes you have wished for." With Love, Fred, Aumua Amata and family

Medical debt collection regime stuns American Samoa

"Patients at American Samoa's LBJ Hospital are complaining about a new policy which they say has taken them completely by surprise. Since last weekend, the hospital has been requiring patients to first pay 10 per cent of any unpaid bills from prior treatment or medication before they can be seen by a doctor or be issued prescriptions."   [Read more on Radio NZ]

Educational Debt Relief

"The high cost of education and the burden of educational debt prevent many from pursuing and remaining in public interest careers. Our Educational Debt Relief program is devoted to advocating for educational debt relief and spreading the word to make sure those who need relief are taking the right steps to qualify."   [Read more...]

Stafford Loan Forgiveness Program for Teachers

"The Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program is intended to encourage individuals to enter and continue in the teaching profession. Under this program, individuals who teach full time for five consecutive, complete academic years in certain elementary and secondary schools that serve low-income families and meet other qualifications may be eligible for forgiveness of up to a combined total of $17,500 in principal and interest on their FFEL and/or Direct Loan program loans."   [Read more...]

The names that hit the headlines

"Johnny Saelua. The player for American Samoa - now coached by Thomas Rongen - set what is believed to be a landmark when she became the first transgender player to take the pitch in a World Cup qualifier. Saelua, born male, is a member of a small sub-set of Samoans known as the fa'afafine: they are raised as women and widely accepted in Pacific culture. Moreover, with Saelua on the field, American Samoa recorded their first ever win in a qualifier, beating Tonga 2-1."   [Read more on Fox Sports]

Ocean City Man Vies for World Ocean Swimming's 'Man of Year'

"Chase's success drew widespread media attention and also notice by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation - the organization partnered with Chase to conduct a swimming missionary trip to American Samoa, the southernmost U.S. territory, last spring."   [Read more on OceanCityPatch]

Mike Leach Hires Joe Salave'a As Defensive Line Coach

"At Arizona, Salave'a was responsible for recruiting Los Angeles, Nevada, Washington and the islands. One can safely assume Salave'a will be a key player in Leach's recruiting strategy and will continue in his role an ambassador to American Samoa. It's also interesting to note Salave'a is one of the only, if not the only, hires without a significant tie to Leach. The rest of the staff is populated by former players, coaching colleagues and friends, but as far as I can tell there's no existing tie between Leach and Salave'a. It's not a bad thing, but it says a lot about Salave'a that Leach values what he brings to the table enough, and trusts him, to add him to the staff."   [Read more on CougCenter...]

Pope speaks of challenges in NZ, Pacific

"Pope Benedict XVI has told visiting New Zealand and Pacific Island bishops that abstaining from 'earthly passions' is becoming more challenging as society becomes more secular. 'In such a context the struggle to lead a life worthy of our baptismal calling and to abstain from the earthly passions which wage war against our souls becomes ever more challenging,' he said."   [Read more on PINA]

International opposition to experimental seabed mining grows

"The campaign by Pacific Civil Society against experimental seabed mining in the Pacific has been boosted by growing international support. A public petition launched on 01 December has received signatures from as far as Nigeria and Guyana, as well as from diverse groups including trade unions in Canada, indigenous groups in Asia, Hawaii and the Pacific, churches in Australia and the Pacific and feminists from across the world."  [ Read more on PINA]

Samoa Law Society honors Governor Peter Tali Coleman

Click to hear audio...  "The late Governor Uifaatali Peter Tali Coleman was honored at the 35th anniversary celebration of the Samoa Law Society in Apia on Friday. The society recognized Coleman as one of the first Samoan lawyers to practice law in Samoa President Raymond Schuster invited Coleman's daughter, Aumua Amata to accept the award in recognition of her fatehr's contribution as a pioneer of the legal profession in Samoa."   [Read more on Talanei...]    NOTE: Uifa'atali was also a member of the United States Supreme Court Bar.

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American Samoa nominated for FIFA Fair Play Award

American Samoa's national soccer team has been nominated for the FIFA Fair Play Award after breaking a 30-game losing streak last month.  [Read more on WashingtonTimes...]

2Samoas/1Ocean Wins Ocean Grant

"The 2 Samoas/1 Ocean project will begin in April 2012 with ocean swimming clinics and inspirational presentations to youth, businesses and community groups in Independent & American Samoa to inspire others to discover their own personal connection to the oceans thus highlighting opportunities for marine safety and conservation action to benefit both human and ocean health.   [Read more on Swimming World...]