Fagatogo Post Office Drug Bust Involves Postal Worker

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Talosaga Toeaina se TOA o SAMOA, who graduated from Basic Komiti e ta’ita’i ai training at Fort Jackson Military Base, South Caro- afioga Afalava lina. Fairlyn was missing from yesterday’s front page photo. Left to right are: Anna Carruthers, Char- lene Sooaemalelagi, Dora Ah Futu, Precious Brown, Fairlyn Kelemete, Vanessa Himphill. Thank you very much Samoa News for printing our photos so that the parents and families of some Le Lali of us who aren’t able to make it here for our grad- uation can share in our AYFS to kick-off its accomplishments. Faamanuia le Atua ia 8th Football Season outou galuega. God Bless. in the territory [Courtesy photo] C M tomorrow morning Y K online @ samoanews.com

Daily Circulation 7,000 PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA Friday, January 13, 2017 $1.00 Inside Sports Faipule concerned over Rapiscan by Joyetter Feagaimaali’i-Luamanu Chief of Customs, Moetulu’i Fuiava. Tuesday — seeing that it was last year Samoa News Reporter Moetulu’i was responding to Samoa October that the governor had informed he Rapiscan for cargo and News questions following concerns the Speaker and the President of the Fagatogo Post Tvehicle inspection is not yet raised by Rep Faimealelei Anthony Senate he was signing the bill. operational; this is according to the Allen during the House regular session Office drug (Continued on page 4) bust involves postal worker By Samoa News Staff The latest addition to the growing list of drug busts at the Fagatogo Post Office involves a female postal worker and Samoa News understands that federal investigators have been made aware of the case. C M No comment could be obtained from local Postmaster Tao Suani but Y K Samoa News understands that since the case involves a postal worker (a federal employee), and considering the amount of drugs involved — 2lbs each of ice and marijuana — and the use of a federal service (the USPS) to smuggle the illegal substances, the feds will be involved. In response to Samoa News inquiries, Chief of Customs Moetulu’i Sipili Fuiava confirmed that there indeed was a package that was intercepted by the Customs K9 Unit earlier this week and everything – from the drugs to the sus- AS Baseball team with their Head Coach Leaupepe Vili There are 12 players, led by Head Coach Leaupepetele Vili pect and even the reports – have been Fa’apouli, Assistant Coach Marcus Langkilde and the Presi- Fa’apouli and Assistant Coach Marcus Langkilde. turned over to the Department of Public dent of the World Baseball and Softball, Mr. Riccardo Frac- Traveling with the team are ASBA President J. Victor Safety (DPS) through a ‘change of cus- cari before their match against their toughest opponent from Langkilde and ASBA Secretary Melissa Coulter and parents. tody’ process. Australia, on Wednesday. Amerika Samoa played Australia on Wednesday, to a Samoa News could not confirm U12 Amerika Samoa Baseball Team departed on Monday loss and was slated to play Guam, yesterday, Thursday. Stay whether or not the suspect is in police this week and arrived in Guam Tuesday to play in the Oceania tuned for updates. custody, or if any local criminal charges U12 Baseball Championship. The competition is a 3-team A big fa’amalo and fa’afetai tele to Amerika Samoa for all have been filed. tournament with Australia, Guam and Amerika Samoa. the support and prayers. [Courtesy photo] Page 2 samoa news, Friday, January 13, 2017 PRINTER FOR RENT! WIRELESS / COPY / PRINTER / FAX / SCANNER FOR FAST, UNLIMITED PRINTING, GREAT FOR COMMERCIAL USE

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PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATORS (2) One of American Samoa’s All-Star wide receiver, Josiah Taani out of Leone High School – throwing Minimum Qualifications Include: up a pair of “shaka” just before fielding for their first match of the classic. [courtesy photo] • Excellent curriculum writing abilities in Samoan and English • Knowledge and skills in Christian Education and Spiritual Development Lolo Admin pro-active • Must be Computer Literate • Organize and assist programs for the Christian Education Department about 2018 min wage hike • Work effectively in a team environment • Possess formal theological and ministerial training by Fili Sagapolutele Although a hike in the min- gress set the wages levels. Samoa News Correspondent imum wage tends to impact the Lolo raised the special com- • Preferably, but not limited to, a theological graduat The Lolo Administration is cannery industry in the territory mittee issue in his response to Salary determined in accordance with employer’s policies once again exploring the possi- and the local private sector, a US Government Account- All applications with attached resumes must be submitted by bility of seeking financial assis- Lolo says the administration ability Office report released tance from the US government believes the “quality and living last month suggesting to Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. to subsidize future minimum standards and wages of the the US Congress “two basic CCCAS Main Office, Kanana Fou. wage increases — the next one people need improvements.” approaches” for increasing For further information, please contact the is due in 2018 — because the Yet, said the governor, ASG American Samoa’s minimum American Samoa Government does not have the financial wages to keep pace with the Office of the General Secretary at (684) 699-9810 simply does not have resources resources to cover an increase cost of living in the territory to cover such wage hikes. in wages. To anticipate this and eventually equaling the EFKAS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The administration first short fall, Lolo said ASG “is federal minimum wage. raised the proposal of a US exploring on seeking technical Lolo recommended an federal government subsidy to and financial assistance” from USDOL-constituted com- finance minimum wage hikes the US Departments of Labor mittee, which would include in the territory in 2015, before and Interior “to subsidize the equal membership from both AUTO NATION the current hike went into affect additional ASG wage bill in employer and employee, to NU’UULI: (684) 699-7168 FAGATOGO: (684) 633-2239 FAX: (684) 699-7175 in October of that year. The order to maintain the costs review local minimum wages proposal went nowhere. across the board.” based on the territory’s eco- In October 2015, federal Otherwise, ASG will have nomic conditions. (See Samoa 2 Ton Jack $99.00 Boombotix Speaker mandated minimum wages for to reduce its workforce and News edition Dec. 7, 2016.) (Bluetooth) all 17 different industries in implement further cost contain- ASG expressed to GAO American Samoa increased by ments, Lolo said. concerns that continued min- $50.00 40 cents per hour and the next Additionally, ASG will con- imum wage increases are at wage hike is set for October tinue to pursue further efforts odds with sustainable eco- 2018. The current minimum in reviving the previous spe- nomic development. wage for the government cial industry committee, whose Not mentioned in the gover- industry is $4.81 per hour. members were appointed by the nor’s Comprehensive Report, In his official written State of US Labor Secretary, to deter- is the ASG Commerce Depart- Battery $109.00 $119.00 the Territory Address, through mine local minimum wages in ment’s living-wage study a Comprehensive Report, Gov. the near future. completed in August 2015, Lolo Matalasi Moliga says for The special committee had which identifies $5.67 as the three years, his administration been setting minimum wages minimum wage, needed for a Ball Joint worked diligently to impede the for the territory until 2007, family of six to afford to live in $40 + Up recent increase of the federally when a federal law went into the territory. mandated minimum wages. effect in which the US Con- (Continued on page 8) samoa news, Friday, January 13, 2017 Page 3 Governor appoints Mafi Sione Lousiale Lotolua Kava as his Tongan

The boys from American Samoa’s All-Star team and posing on the sidelines of Aloha Stadium Liaison Officer following their loss against NorCal’s All-Star 28 - 6 yesterday in Hawai’i. [courtesy photo] by Samoa News staff serving as the petroleum officer. I believe this was the vision of assimilation to the culture of our capital. In exchange, Tonga was Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga Mafi’s first task will be as the late King Taufa’ahau Tupou adopted country.” given a parcel of ASG land in has appointed Mafi Sione a member of a team that will IV who frequented American “And as the Governor men- Tafuna that has been utilized Lousiale Lotolua Kava as travel to Nuku’alofa, Tonga in Samoa in the not so distant tioned in the appointment as a market to sell their goods, his Tongan Liaison Officer, the near future for meetings with past.” letter, the Tongan community including Tongan agricultural between ASG and the local Tonga Prime Minister Samiuela “I would start with trying to has access to the many and produce. Tongan community. ‘Akilisi Pohiva and appropriate get a commitment from Tonga various government services,” Over the years, past adminis- It was in 2005 that the late cabinet ministers of the Tongan on what is best to do with the said Mafi, who is a former US trations have tried to find ways King of Tonga, Taufa’ahau government concerning the Kingdom of Tonga land lease in Marine Corps Officer. to utilize the land in Tonga and Tupou IV bestowed the High American Samoa Government American Samoa,” he said. LAND EXCHANGE the Lolo Administration has Chief title of “Mafi To ‘i land lease in Tonga. Mafi said this important It was during the Lutali done the same, even sending Amerika Samoa”, to Sione Lou- “I am honored with the trust appointment would also give Administration in 1986 that a a delegation to Nuku’alofa to siale Lotolua Kava — who has I am given by Governor Lolo,” him the opportunity to unite the land exchange deal was struck look at possible ways to best use been visible in Tongan commu- Mafi said yesterday. “I will take Tongan community of Amer- between American Samoa and the land. Mafi was a member of nity activities and has been with this opportunity to reestablish ican Samoa, “assuring infor- Tonga, with American Samoa that delegation. the ASG Office of Petroleum and develop a much stronger mation gathering and sharing given a three-acre land situated Management for many years ties between the two countries. what will assist in our continued in Popua, Nuku’alofa, Tonga’s

Department of Youth and Women’s Affairs 2017 (First Quarter) COMPREHENSIVE CALENDAR OF TRAINING AND EVENTS

DATE PROJECT/ACTIVITY DATE PROJECT/ACTIVITY

January 23 - April 13 Culinary Training January 23 to March 31 Walk and Talk Program 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (Session 1) 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm (M/W/F) 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm (Session 2) MWF January 23 to March 31 (Tutuila) Wrestling Program Instructor: Malia Lui January 23 to March 31 (Manu’a) 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm (M-TH) January 23 – April 13 Flower Arrangement Training 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm (M-TH) 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (Session 1) January 23 to March 31 Gymnastics Program 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm (Session 2) T/TH Kinder gym – 11:00 am to 1:00 pm (M-F) Instructor: Malia Lui January 23 to March 31 Health and Fitness Program January 23 – April 13 Elei/Hand Print Training 5:30 am to 6:30 am (M-F) Morning Session 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (Session 1) 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm (T/TH) – Afternoon Session 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm (Session 2) MTWTH Instructor: Tou Collins January 23 to March 31 Weightlifting/Powerlifting training 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm (M-TH) January 23 – August 25 Sewing Training (Tutuila) 8:00 am to 11:00 am (Session 1) M/W January 23 to March 31 Volleyball training 8:00 am to 11:00 am (session 2) T/TH 6:30 am to 7:30 am (M-TH) 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm (Session 3) M/W January 25 to March 29 College Prep for Student Athletes 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm (Session 4) T/TH 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm (W) September 5 – December 7 Every Day January 23 to March 31 National Football Training (Manu’a – Fitiuta, Ta’u, Faleasao) Instructor: Johanna Samana 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm (F) January 23 – March 8 Basic Computing/Resume Preparation/Job February 6 – 10 Coaches National Level 1 Certification Course Application/Interview Preparation 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm (M-F) Session 1 – M/W/F, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Instructor: Ethan Lake January 23 – April 13 Basic Samoan Oratory Language February 7 – April 6 Teen Mothers and Parenting Training Session 1 and Cultural Training 10 am to 12 pm (T/TH) 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm (M/W) March 14 Service Providers Fair – Mulugaveve

Call 644-2835/644-2836 to register for any of the programs/courses at the Department of Youth & Women’s Affairs Office in Pago Pago. Deadline for registration is Thursday, January 19, 2017 @ 4p.m. Fa’afeso’ota’i mai le matou ofisa ile 644- 2835/644-2836 auā le resitara mo polokalama o lo’o fa’apea ona faailo atu i le kalena. E tapunia le resitara o vasega ile Aso Tofi, Ianuari 19, 2017 ile 4p.m

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➧ Faipule concerned … Continued from page 1 Faimealelei pointed out work along side this machine. that the governor stated in The Chief Customs told his letter that the scans “will Samoa News that the issue enhance the Customs ability to with the power has already quickly search incoming cargo, been dealt with; however there we expect to be able to better is one more parts that they are secure our borders, provide waiting on to arrive and then more efficient service to our the machine will be up and importers, and improve cus- running. toms revenue collection.” According to Moetulu’i, The lawmaker further the ‘rapi’-scans of cargo and pointed out that the word “col- vehicle inspection systems are lection is the key to revenue” proven in challenging applica- yet the Rapiscan has been sit- tions at seaports and border ting on the wharf idle for some crossings. time and they are losing money. He explained that the supe- The lawmaker said he was rior images of the machine informed the problem has to would assist to combat smug- do with the conversion of the gling and find hidden con- power in order for the scan to traband, including explo- be operational however that sives, weapons, narcotics and has not happened. weapons — and that is the part He also noted that this Rap- they are waiting on, to assist in iscan has exceptional threat enhancing the images. detection capabilities. The Customs Chief Officer Faimealelei called on Vice told Samoa News that the scan Speaker Fetu Fetui Jr (who was ordered from Europe and headed the session) to look into when it arrived there was a part this matter, as this machine missing and that’s why there is costs a lot of money, the equip- the delay. Ni isi o sui o le aufaipese a le EFKAS mai Vatia sa peseina viiaga o le le sauniga e tatala aloaia ai ment has arrived but it’s not He also said they anticipate galuega a le Fono Faitulafono i le amataga o le vaiaso nei. [ata:FS] operational. the machine will be up and run- Fetu took note of the issue ning by mid February this year. and asked the Port Administra- Meanwhile he said the other tion and Transportation Com- scans have been operational at mittee chair, Kitara Vaiau, to the airport for some time now. look into this matter and report There are a total of 4 scan- back to the Fono as to why this ners, which include the idle has occurred. Rapiscan, 2 stationary scans — Another concern Faime- one at the airport- Customs, the alelei raised during the session other at the Post Office — and is of the radiation from the Rap- a mobile one that is used to go by Samoa News staff Meanwhile, Gov. Lolo Mat- holiday, making it a three-day iscan and its possible affect on out to the stores when neces- CRUISE SHIPS FOR 2017 alasi Moliga notes in his written weekend. Several businesses, members of the public, as well sary — it’s inside a van.w INCREASE BY ONE Comprehensive Report of his including the three local com- as the Customs Agents, who American Samoa Visi- State of the Territory Address mercial banks, will also be tors Bureau has confirmed one that the number of cruise ships closed. StarKist Co., corporate more cruise ship for this year, visiting American Samoa spokesperson Michelle Faist bringing the total of thirteen increased in the last four years said StarKist Samoa cannery to the number of cruise ships of the administration, with Visi- would be in production on scheduled to call into the Port of tors Bureau attracting a total of Monday. Pago Pago for 2017. 20 ships from 10 cruise lines Also working Monday is When the official schedule with total passengers of 31,932 Talofa Systems Inc., the local for 2017 was released late last in 2014 and 16 cruise ships with can manufacturing plant, which week, there were 12 confirmed a total of 28,986 passengers and is owned by Dongwon Indus- ships, but Visitors Bureau crew in 2015. tries along with StarKist. director David Vaeafe said As more ships arrive in Pago Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga yesterday that one more ship Pago, more revenue is gener- has already declared Monday an is added for the year and this is ated for our economy, said Lolo. ASG holiday and all employees the “Sea Princess” — arriving According to the governor, in required to work on the holiday April 22nd, the same day as 2014, port side market vendors will be paid wages in accordance the “Emerald Princess” — the generated close to $194,000 with rules and regulations. latter is on its maiden visit to in revenue — compared to This holiday has also been Pago Pago. $160,487 in 2013. For 2015, called the Martin Luther King “So we are going to have two revenue generated by market Day of Service where Ameri- ‘Princesses’ that day that will vendors on port side dropped cans come together to serve bring a total of 8,199 passengers to $105,339 and this denotes a their neighbors and commu- and crew to our shores, a record 45.6% drop in revenues made nities through volunteer ser- number of cruise visitors to date in 2014, evidently due to a drop vice. More details on: www. on one day,” Vaeafe said. in the number of ships visiting MLKday.gov Samoa News notes that this American Samoa that year. The holiday is expected to will be the fourth time in recent Samoa News should point be a quiet one for American memory that two cruise ships out however that part of the drop Samoa, with no major public will dock at Pago Pago Harbor could be due to market vendors events this weekend, as of press on the same day. The last time are no longer allowed to sell time. However, police will two ships called into the Port of their wares “on the dock”, but increase patrol for the three-day Pago Pago on the same day was are instead designated stalls on weekend to ensure peace and © Osini Faleatasi Inc. reserves all rights. Oct. 14 of last year bringing the Fagatogo malae. harmony. dba Samoa News is published Monday through Friday, 6,800 temporary visitors to the Not noted in the revenues Samoa News should point except for some local and federal holidays. territory. either is what buses, taxis and out that anyone taken into cus- Please send correspondences to: OF, dba Samoa News, Box With 13 ships confirmed for other vendors, such as tour tody over the weekend will be 909, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799. 2017, the Visitors Bureau says guide companies, local stores spending the holiday behind Telephone at (684) 633-5599 • Fax at (684) 633-4864 the total number of cruise ship and restaurants are purported bars, because District Court Email advertisements to [email protected] visitors — both passengers and to make during the cruise ship will not open until next week Email the newsroom at [email protected] crew — for this year is just over visits. Tuesday. Normal business hours are Mon. thru Fri. 8am to 5pm. 31,000. LOCAL AND FEDERAL Samoa News will not pub- Permission to reproduce editorial and/or advertisements, in As previously reported by HOLIDAY ON MONDAY lish a print edition on Monday, whole or in part, is required. Please address such requests to Samoa News, the first ship for Local government and but breaking news and updates the Publisher at the address provided above. 2017 is the “Sea Princess” on federal offices will be closed will be available on our website, Please visit samoanews.com for weekend updates. Jan. 19th with 3,300 passengers Monday in observance of www.samoanews.com. Print and crew. Martin Luther King Jr. Day edition will return Tuesday. samoa news, Friday, January 13, 2017 Page 5 Page 6 samoa news, Friday, January 13, 2017 Lolo/ Lemanu cabinet shaping up, with three more appointed as “acting” by Fili Sagapolutele governor in a Jan. 10 memo tors, had served as Parks and understands that Savusa didn’t the Togiola Administration — Samoa News Correspondent designated Samana as ASDHS Recreations director during the re-apply for the directorship took over the Chief Procure- Former director of Parks Acting Director and the desig- last four years of the Togiola post. ment Officer post in mid 2015, and Recreation Department, nation was effective Jan. 11. Administration. He is currently OTHER APPOINTMENTS after former chief procurement Samana Semo Ve’ave’a, has Two employees of ASDHS a JROTC instructor with the In a Jan. 11 memo, the officer Tiotalaga John Kruse been tagged by Gov. Lolo Mat- say Lt. Gov. Lemanu Palepoi Department of Education and governor appointed Jonathan resigned before he was con- alasi Moliga to head the local Sialega Mauga introduced he is expected to step down as a Fanene as designated acting victed in a fraud case at the fed- Department of Homeland Secu- Samana at a department staff DBAS board member. director of the Department of eral court in Washington D.C. rity (ASDHS) during the second meeting the morning of Jan. 11. During the first four-years Youth and Women’s Affairs Not subject to Fono con- four-year term of the Lolo/ Samana, a military retiree of the Lolo Administration, the and the designation was effec- firmation is the governor’s re- Lemanu Administration. and current member of the ASDHS was headed by Iunia- tive yesterday. Fanene, who has appointment of Poumele Pete Pending “nomination and Development Bank of Amer- solua Savusa, who is also a served as director for the depart- ‘Apisa’ Galeai as director of confirmation” by the Fono, the ican Samoa board of direc- military retiree. Samoa News ment in the past four years, is the Office of Vocational Reha- subject to Fono confirmation. bilitation, which is an agency Also subject to Fono confir- under the auspices of the Gov- mation is the governor’s des- ernor’s Office. Poumele’s reap- ignation of Dr. Oreta Crichton, pointment became effective as Acting Chief Procurement yesterday. Officer that became effec- The governor is expected tive Monday. Crichton — who to release soon more cabinet When it comes to being helpful, Ace is the place! served as senior policy advisor appointments. in the Governor’s Office during We are a locally owned company, serving American Samoa for over 32 years. We are now hiring for an I.T. 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Tel 699-2482, email [email protected] facing charges of burglary first Witnesses informed the police degree and stealing, which are that the defendant played pool ACE HARDWARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER both felonies. and was throwing bets of $20 According to the govern- and $30 the night in question. ment’s case on the morning of Another witness informed December 17, 2016 the Police the police that on the night in received a call for assistance question the defendant was regarding a break in. seen with an injured thumb and The complaining witness it appeared he was hiding the If your informed the police that the wound. owner of the house is off island The owner of the house and he was the one overseeing informed the police that the business the property. The owners of the defendant was familiar with residence arrived the same day their property including the and the residence was opened office location where the for police investigation. money is kept. stinks- It was then revealed that the According to the govern- alleged burglar broke the glass ment’s case, the defendant window of the house to gain admitted that the bloody green access to the office. lavalava that was found near Court filings say the the scene belonged to him. accused cut himself with the According to the arrest war- broken glass when he was rant, the first degree burglary You should be trying to enter and he bled on charge is a class B felony and is the window frame in the room. punishable between five to 15 He also walked on the bed years in jail, while the stealing adverting in the leaving footprints on the bed- count is a class D felony and sheet, while his blood dripped is punishable up to five years on the sheet. imprisonment and or a fine of Samoa News Later that day the police up to $5,000. officers then contacted the The defendant was Criminal Investigation Divi- arraigned in the High Court sion for assistance and the case last week, where he pleaded was handed over to the CID for not guilty to the two charges. further investigation. He’s represented by the Public The owner of the house Defender’s office while pros- informed the police that a total ecuting is Robert Pickett. The of $5,000 was taken from his defendant is scheduled to reap- We’re here for you! • 633-5599 office, which was in five, ten pear in the High Court for his and twenty dollar bills. CID pretrial conference. samoa news, Friday, January 13, 2017 Page 7 Page 8 samoa news, Friday, January 13, 2017

Australia (left) defeated American Samoa 15-0 during the opening match of the U12 Oceania Baseball Championship in Guam yesterday. According to members of the AS Baseball team in Guam, it was a tough game for our young team but the kids did their best. Amer- ican Samoa played Guam in the second match of the tournament, yesterday, Thursday. [Courtesy photo]

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➧Lolo Admin… Continued from page 2 In Loving Memory of However, GAO said in its report, the living wage exceeds the hourly minimum wage for cannery workers by $0.51. MASINA TUPAI PETRI And in February 2016, the ASG announced that the local Sunrise: May 6, 1954 minimum wage for govern- Sunset: January 8, 2017 ment workers would rise to $5, which is $0.19 higher than the current federally determined minimum wage ($4.81) for workers in this sector. (See Samoa News edition Dec. 12 for details on living wage) BACKGROUND In 2015, prior to the minimum wage hikes, StarKist CEO and president Andrew Choe told Governor Lolo his proposal to raise local wages only on condition the US Con- gress provide a federal subsidy to support the rise would most likely violate World Trade Organization rules and would possibly throw the United States immediately into pro- ceedings under anti-dumping and free trade agreements. StarKist’s fish cannery in

Pago Pago is the territory’s C M biggest private employer. Mr. Choe said even if it Y K were possible, such a subsidy would require extra processes like offsetting the spending with tax increases. He reiterated at the time that the American Samoa economy could not sustain an increase in the minimum wage at the moment. Samoa News should point out that president-elect Trump has said he is against minimum Revelation 21:4 wage hikes, saying US min- “God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death nor sorrow, imum wages are too high, in nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away. light of competing with other countries. So, it is possible that future hikes in the minimum MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2017 wages of the territory would not continue under the Trump Memorial Service 6pm • LBJ Chapel presidency. samoa news, Friday, January 13, 2017 Page 9

A Celebration of Life Naomi Sasa Esekia at Kanana Fou Theological Seminary

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Faaaliga 14:13 Na ou faalogo foi i le leo mai le lagi, ua faapea mai ia te au, “Ia e tusi: Amuia ē ua oti, o e ua oti o i le Alii e amata i nei ona po.” “O lea lava,”ua fetalai mai ai le Agaga, “ina ia latou malolo i a latou galuega tiga; auā foi o a latou galuega e mulimuli ia te i latou.”

POLOKALAMA C M Y K I le āva ma le migao e tatau ai, e faasilasila atu ai le sauniga o le tinā ia Naomi Sasa Esekia, o le a faataunu’uina i le Aso Sa Ianuari 15, 2017 i le itula e 4-6 (pm) i le afiafi. O le a ave’esea lona tino maliu mai le falemai I Fagaalu i le itula e 3 i le afiafi, ona molimoli atu lea o lona tino i le Laumua o le Ekalesia Faapotopotoga Kerisiano i Amerika Samoa, le Aoga Faafaifeau i Kanana Fou. A mae’a lona sauniga, ona toe molimoli lea o lona tino maliu i le falemai i Fagaalu, ma sauni atu ai mo Hawaii i le Aso Gafua, Ianuari 16, 2017. Page 10 samoa news, Friday, January 13, 2017

Nintendo Switch general producer Yoshiaki Koizumi speaks during a presentation event of the Nintendo Switch in Tokyo, Friday, Jan. 13, 2017. The video game console will sell for 29,980 yen (about $260) in Japan, starting March 3, the same date as its global rollout in the U.S. and Europe. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara) Nintendo: Nintendo Switch game console to launch in March TOKYO (AP) — The The Switch needs to win Nintendo Switch video game over new, younger players, console will sell for 29,980 who may not be hard-core $80 $90 yen (about $260) in Japan, game fans and might be 2013 Hyundai Sonata Daily Rate 2016 Toyota Corolla Daily Rate Automatic (White Car) starting March 3, the same daunted by its hefty price tag. Automatic (Red Car) date as its global rollout in Many had hoped it might sell the U.S. and Europe. The for closer to $200. Japanese company promises Nintendo is promising a the device will be packed more immersive, interactive with fun features of all its experience with the Switch, past machines and more. including online playing and *NEW* $90 The Kyoto-based maker using the remote controller $120 Daily 2015 Kia Sedona Daily Rate 2010 Toyota Tundra Automatic Automatic (White Truck) of Super Mario and Pokemon in games that don’t require games announced details of players to be constantly O&O INC. CAR RENTAL Contact Information: Jiin Jang the Switch’s release Friday staring at a display. (258-4563) or Tafa Leaupepe at the Tokyo Big Sight events Nintendo officials demon- PO Box 3897, Pago Pago, AS 96799 Office: 699-4484 • Fax: 699-2307 Located in Nu’uuli (O&O Inc. Wholesale) Email: [email protected] hall. It said the console will strated features such as using sell for $299.99 in the U.S. the detachable remote con- Customers in Europe would trollers, called “Joy-Con,” to need to ask retailers there for play a gun-duel game. Motion prices. sensors enable players to feel Anticipation has been virtual water being poured mounting. In teaser videos, into a virtual cup. Nintendo Co. has shown In another game, char- players using a handheld acters’ arms swirled out whose remote controller sec- during combat when players tion detaches from the left punched the air while holding and right sides of the main the controllers. part of the device’s display. “It’s a totally new kind Players can use the Switch of game,” said Kouichi as a regular handheld, put the Kawamoto, who oversaw display on a table, or use a “1-2-Switch,” a gun-duel TV screen as a monitor. game that requires players “Nintendo Switch is a to look each other in the eye. brand-new kind of home “It’s about having fun with gaming system that offers a communication.” wide variety of play modes,” Nintendo said 50 software Nintendo’s president Tatsumi makers, including Electronic Kimishima told reporters. Arts and Sega, are preparing Nintendo needs the Switch 80 games for the Switch. to help it recover from disap- It also promised in-house pointing sales from the Wii U games such as a Legend of and the 3DS handheld. Nin- Zelda game, which will go tendo has been playing catch- on sale the same date as the up after consumers dumped Switch. older machines in favor of The company planned a using smartphones and per- similar presentation in the sonal computers to play games. U.S. later Friday. It’s also set- The company also faces pow- ting up places where people erful rival game machine offer- can try the device ahead of ings from Microsoft Corp. and its launch, including cities in Sony Corp. Europe, to woo buyers. samoa news, Friday, January 13, 2017 Page 11

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American Samoa Island Air getting bigger, Environmental Protection BEACH ADVISORY Agency faster plane amid expansion Supporting efforts to clean our shores AS-EPA HONOLULU (AP) — Island Air plans to start tial second carrier since Aloha Airlines went out Release Date: January 11, 2017 flying a faster, larger plane within Hawaii, put- of business in 2008. ting it in a position to grab a bigger piece of the “Hawaii’s interisland market is too attractive Contact: AS-EPA Water Program at (684) 633-2304 interisland market. a market to remain dominated by just one airline. The American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency The Honolulu-based company on Wednesday Eventually a second major player will arrive,” (AS-EPA) advises the public that on January 10, 2017, was scheduled to hold a blessing and naming cer- Forman said. “By upgrading to the Q400, Island the following recreational beaches tested positive for emony for its first Q400, a turboprop plane made Air is staking their claim to becoming that second Enterococci bacteria levels that exceed American Samoa by the Canadian manufacturer Bombardier. major player in the interisland market.” Water Quality Standards: The Q400 seats more people -- 78 -- and is Island Air’s challenge will be to convince pas- faster than Island Air’s existing aircraft, the sengers to try them out, Forman said. Uchiyama 64-passenger ATR 72. The aircraft Island Air said he believes Island Air’s prices will attract Fagasa-Fagalea Stream Mouth is leasing will all be brand new, which should passengers. He said news of the airline will spread Afono Stream Mouth pose fewer maintenance problems than the air- by word of mouth through the “coconut wireless.” line’s existing 24-year-old planes. The company “The local community is going to see they have Vatia Stream Mouth aims to swap out its entire five-plane fleet by the an option and it’s a viable option,” Uchiyama said. Aua-Pouesi Stream Mouth summer. Island Air is Hawaii’s second largest The company has pushed to improve its on-time Aua Stream Mouth carrier. But it’s much smaller than Hawaiian, record and reduce cancelled flights to that end. In Laulii Stream Mouth which carries 84 percent of passengers flying mid-2015, the airline began flying only three of its Alega Beach between the islands. CEO David Uchiyama says five ATRs at a time so it would have spare planes Fagaitua Stream Mouth Island Air had just 6 percent of the interisland to press into service if a maintenance problem market in the third quarter. developed that couldn’t be quickly fixed. Masefau Stream Mouth Uchiyama said Island Air doesn’t aim to com- Island Air reported 88.2 percent of its flights Aoa Stream Mouth pete with Hawaiian. “All we’re looking to do were on time in November, the most recent is to expand our seat inventory and be a viable month for which data are available. Its on-time alternative for affordable interisland travel,” average for 2013 was 66 percent and for 2012 AS-EPA beach advisories inform the public about current water conditions. Uchiyama said in an interview. The company was 77 percent. When a beach advisory is issued, it is because water samples indicate that the American Samoa Water Quality Standard for Enterococci has been exceeded. This currently flies from Honolulu to Lihue, Kahului The Q400 is also flown by Porter Airlines, advisory is in effect until further sampling and laboratory analyses indicate that and Kona. Uchiyama said it aims to begin flights a Toronto-based regional carrier, on flights to Enterococci concentrations are within acceptable water quality standards. to Hilo this year. Boston, Chicago and other locations. QantasLink, The presence of Enterococci in the water indicates contamination by human and/ Hawaii-based aviation historian Peter Forman a regional subsidiary of Australia’s Qantas, flies or animal wastes. Swimming in water with high levels of Enterococci may cause said the interisland market has lacked a substan- the aircraft across the country’s eastern coast. stomach problems, skin rashes, and ear, eye, and wound infections. To reduce your risk: avoid swallowing beach water, be sure to rinse or towel off after a swim, and shower once at home. If you are ill, or think you may be ill, AS-EPA advises that you consult a physician before making any water contact in the beaches cited above. Note: AS-EPA monitors the water quality of 44 recreational beaches on Tutuila, the wharf in Aunu’u, and five beaches on Manu’a. Tutuila advisories are issued weekly on Wednesdays. Aunu’u and Manu’a advisories are issued monthly. Advisories are issued when bacteria concentrations exceed levels determined safe for human exposure. Should you have any questions, please contact the AS-EPA Water Program at 633-2304.

Island Air’s new Bombardier Q400 airplane sits in a hangar before a blessing ceremony in Honolulu on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017. Island Air plans to start flying a faster, larger plane within Hawaii, putting it in a position to grab a bigger piece of the interisland market. (AP Photo/Audrey McAvoy) Page 12 samoa news, Friday, January 13, 2017

President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a news conference in the lobby of Trump Tower in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Contents of Trump’s folders spark speculation NEW YORK (AP) — In the aftermath of in some cases, seemingly blank pages inside, set- President-elect Donald Trump’s closely watched ting off a torrent of speculation on social media. news conference, a burning question remains: Transition officials noted that the Trump busi- What, exactly, was in those folders stacked on ness empire was large and complicated, con- the desk next to him? sisting of hundreds of entities, and that a massive The campaign wouldn’t let reporters look at amount of paperwork was required. A Trump them. Trump never got around to discussing the spokeswoman on Thursday flatly denied there documents. Some of the folders weren’t labeled. was anything misleading about the display. That leaves it possible the public won’t ever “As Mr. Trump stated at the press conference, know precisely what the pile of papers was — they were just some of the documents required to other than another of Trump’s stage props. transition his assets into the trust and additional “Working with the Community” The former reality-TV star with a flair for restructuring,” said Hope Hicks. showmanship has a clear affinity for the political But Hicks did not respond to a second request prop. He’s appeared with marbled steaks; one for an inspection of the documents. And mate- of his “Make America Great Again” hats dis- rials sent to reporters about the new Trump Orga- WRITTEN TENDERS played in a glass case; and a 50-foot Christmas nization structure in the hours after the news con- NATIONAL PACIFIC INSURANCE LTD tree, intended to underscore his vow to trade what ference totaled only six pages. Invites written tenders for 1 only damaged 2010 TOYOTA he believed was the politically correct greeting It’s not the first time a Trump prop has gar- YARIS LIC#R-202 on “as is, where is” basis. Viewing of “Happy Holidays” for his preferred “Merry nered unexpected attention. Christmas.” He appeared at one of his Florida golf clubs appointments can be scheduled with Accords Collision & On Wednesday, the six stacks of manila in March, after a pair of primary wins, standing Towing Inc Shop in Tafuna on folders were full of the documentation and agree- between two tables filled with Trump-branded 699-1633 or 731-3883 ments making official his decision to turn his products. There were bottles of Trump red, white sprawling business empire over to his sons, Don and rose wine, cases of Trump water and two All Tenders sealed in envelope and addressed to: Jr. and Eric, Trump said. With great flourish, butcher blocks heaping with stacks of giant, well- Tender - 68221874 four young staffers carried the piles — in front marbled “Trump Steaks.” of snapping cameras — and placed them on the Trump, who was fuming at the time about Agnes Polu table next to Trump’s podium in the minutes Mitt Romney’s speech that criticized his business Country Manager before the start of the news conference, his first acumen, said he wanted to show off merchandise, National Pacific Insurance Ltd since July. touting his water company and retail line. P O Box 1386 “These papers are just some of the many docu- He then moved onto the steaks. Utulei, Centennial Building ments that I’ve signed turning over complete and “Trump steaks, where are the steaks? Do we total control to my sons,” Trump said Wednesday have the steaks?” he said. “And by the way, you Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 in the lobby of Trump Tower. want to take one, we charge you about, what, 50 Highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted But neither Trump nor his lawyer ever picked bucks a steak?” up, displayed or referenced specifically any of In fact, “Trump Steaks” are no longer for sale. Tender closes at 4pm on January 18th, 2017 the documents inside. After the news conference The venture with The Sharper Image fizzled in For any further details please contact Elena Talitiga-Felise. concluded, transition staffers blocked reporters 2007. The labels on the steaks displayed that night from looking at them. And some photos of the appeared to match those of another company. Phone#: 633-4266 or 699-1267 news conference show folders without labels and, samoa news, Friday, January 13, 2017 Page 13 JOIN US We are open: @ ICEBREAKERS TUESDAY – WEDNESDAY • TWO-DOLLAR TUESDAYS 4:00PM – MIDNIGHT All beer is $2 all night long • WORKFORCE WEDNESDAYS THURSDAY - SATURDAY Free Pupu’s as IceBreakers THANK YOU 4:00PM – 2:00AM to our Workforce • THROWBACK THURSDAY FOR THE LADIES • $3 Shot Special Call us today to • Sexilicious Cocktail Special SILVER book your functions • Free Pupu’s BROS BAND Sundowner Saturday (9-Midnite) “Come break the ice at Ice Breakers” 699-6969, 258-9040 DJ Al (Midnite – 2am) (Cocktail Special all night long)) Located on Iliili, Airport Road (Former Runway Bar & Grill) or 252-5037

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crippling ice accumula- tions and heavy rain could cause widespread power outages and flooding this weekend. The National Weather Ser- vice issued an ice storm warning for northwestern Oklahoma beginning Friday morning as well as a winter storm watch for much of the rest of Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri along with parts of Illinois and Texas. Forecasters said the potential for a significant ice storm is increasing and the region could see up to 1 inch of ice. Storms are also expected Saturday and Sunday. “We could see some fairly significant ice accumu- lations,” said Kevin Brown, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma. “Enough ice accu- mulations to cause a lot of problems with trees and power lines and power interruptions.” In northwestern Oklahoma, where the forecast calls for up to an inch of accumulated ice, resi- The Merced River flows under the Pohono Bridge in the early morning on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Yosemite National Park, Calif. dents Thursday were snatching The West Coast is dealing with the next storm, which brought the potential of a crippling ice storm to western Oregon and heavy rain up flashlights, batteries and alter- to California mountains used to seeing snow this time of year. (Silvia Flores/The Fresno Bee via AP) native energy sources in anticipation of power disruptions. ment was assembling genera- part of the state. nesses to shorten hours Friday. “Emergency personnel are “They’re grabbing gen- tors and supplies for temporary Concern about the storm More than 3,500 responders coordinating with state and local erators, and I’m sold out,” said shelters across northwestern prompted Missouri Gov. Eric started working 12-hour shifts, officials to ensure we are pre- Raymond Bopp, assistant man- and northern Oklahoma, said Greitens to activate the state and the state’s Public Safety pared and ready for whatever ager of the Woodward Ace spokeswoman Keli Cain. Emergency Operations Center Department preemptively placed comes our way,” Fallin said in a Hardware store in Woodward, “If there’s a need for addi- in Jefferson City. Greitens told generators across the state for statement. Oklahoma, about 140 miles tional generators, we want them reporters at the center Thursday use in areas hit the hardest, he In California, the storm northwest of Oklahoma City. to be available,” Cain said. that he called a state of emer- said. brought heavy snowfall in higher The last time the area experi- In Kansas, up to 1 inch of ice gency and said the Missouri Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin elevations and led thousands enced a significant ice storm was was expected to fall in “multiple Transportation Department declared a disaster emergency of people to evacuate as rivers in 2001, when electrical power rounds” of freezing rain between had started pretreating roads for all 77 counties in the state in surged. Brown said the Pacific was interrupted for three or four Friday and early Monday in and would continue to do so advance of the storm and issued Ocean moisture that helped feed days, Bopp said. Residents who parts of the state, including throughout the storm. an executive order suspending the storm has shifted south, cre- recall the inconvenience were Wichita, Kansas’ largest city. “We’re going to be prepared size and weight regulations for ating the potential for ice and taking no chances. The weather service said the for whatever the storm brings,” oversized vehicles to expedite heavy rainfall in southern Okla- “They’ve been buying a lot potential impact will be power Greitens said. relief efforts. The declaration homa, Arkansas and Texas. of flashlights,” Bopp said. Pro- outages, slick roads and acci- The new governor asked states that Oklahoma’s Emer- “We’re still going to have pane containers, kerosene and dents. In Missouri, forecasters people in the storm’s path to gency Operations Plan has been plenty of moisture to deal with. lamp oil also were selling well were calling for up to three- stay off roads late Thursday and activated and the resources of We could see some pretty strong as the storm neared. quarters of an inch of freezing Friday, both for safety and to all state departments and agen- storms as well,” Brown said. He The Oklahoma Depart- rain over the weekend, poten- allow emergency responders to cies will be available to meet the said severe storms are possible ment of Emergency Manage- tially more in the southwestern work. He said he might ask busi- winter weather emergency. south of the Red River.

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He said Biden had Fax No: (684) 699-3046 President Barack Obama on made him a better president, [email protected] Thursday bestowed the Presi- calling him “a lion of American dential Medal of Freedom on history.” PUBLIC JOB POSTING Joe Biden, the man he called “To know Joe Biden is to Position Title Information Systems Specialist Posting Date January 9, 2017 “the finest vice president we know love without pretense, have ever seen.” service without self-regard and Department ICT Deadline January 20, 2017 4:00 PM The vice president winced to live life fully,” Obama said. Division Support Services Pay Rate $11.87 to $13.79 per hour in shock as Obama announced The famously plainspoken Position Type Career Service – 12 months probation Job Grade/Status H/1/A-H/4/D, Non-Exempt he was conferring the nation’s Biden has long said he only highest civil honor on his right- agreed to the job after Obama Reports To ICT Manager hand-man for eight years. Biden agreed he would be the last Major Duties & Responsibilities turned away from the cam- person in the room before major Highly responsible, professional, technical, and administrative work of considerable difficulty involving coordination of short eras, wiped away some tears, decisions were made. Over two and long range planning, analysis, report design, implementation and maintenance of mission-critical business process solutions then stood stoically as Obama terms, they developed a bond for ASPA’s ICT department. Incumbent is responsible for maintaining the department’s information technology database and draped the blue-and-white that both men said transcended reporting needs using networked and distributed computing architectures and applications. Work is performed under the general ribbon around his neck. the office, with their wives, supervision of the ICT Supervisor. Serves as administrator for the on-going maintenance of ASPA’s Information Communication “I just hope that the asterisk children and Biden’s grandchil- Technology Departments’ information technology systems, applications and databases, as applicable. Coordinates the research, in history that is attached to my dren becoming close friends. analysis, installation, maintenance and management for the department’s operating and application system software and hardware. name when they talk about this They disagreed, too, on Provides technical support to system users. Manages, monitors and analyzes system and application performance, documents presidency is that I can say I was occasion, including when Biden problems and explores, evaluates, and recommends solutions. Coordinates the design of database structures and develops docu- part of the journey of a remark- advocated against the high- mentation standards for the effective use, control, updating, maintenance and back-up of databases. Assures integrity of database able man who did remarkable stakes raid that killed Osama design and complimentary report software - Showcase, including database reports. Assures proper and balanced interface between things for this country,” Biden specific business applications/systems and ASPA’s primary systems, as applicable. Researches, plans, develops, coordinates and bin Laden. Biden’s tendency performs the implementation of system/application changes, including upgrades, updates, modifications and customizations said. to veer off-script caused occa- and maintains documentation for changes implemented. Researches, previews, and tests application/systems new releases, fixes, There were standing ova- sional headaches for the White updates and expanded functional uses. Provides training and support to system users. Serves as liaison between functional users, tions — several of them — House, such as when he unex- department management and ISS technical staff. Performs related work as required. Other Important Duties keeps informed and at what had been billed as a pectedly announced support abreast of major trends and developments in the computer field. May perform selected duties of the administrative supervisor, as modest farewell ceremony for for gay marriage in advance of necessary. Performs related work as required. Biden but evolved into a sur- the 2012 re-election, forcing prise bestowal of the Medal of Obama to do the same soon Minimum Requirements Freedom, the last time Obama after. Education Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information System Management will present the honor. Yet as they gathered for Experience Three (3) years related work experience in information technology. “I had no idea,” Biden said a final goodbye, none of that of the award, insisting he didn’t seemed on either man’s mind. Knowledge, Considerable knowledge of computer technology and current technical industry capabilities, standards and deserve it. Obama said there had been Skills & Abilities trends. Ability to work with both SQL (Structured Query Language) and AS400 query. Ability to conduct It was the only time Obama “no turf wars between our independent research and define results. Ability to furnish competent technical advice and recommendations has presented the medal “with staffs,” a departure from other on hardware capabilities, system reporting, and development, and related matters. Ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions. Ability to interact effectively with functional distinction,” also awarded only recent administrations. And representatives and technical co-workers one-on-one and/or in team environments. Ability to organize time once by each of the previous Biden told the story of how and resources for maximum benefit. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally, and in writing. three presidents. after his son Beau Biden died in Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by the work. Ability to One week out from the 2015, leaving behind a wife and work irregular and/or additional hours. Skills to include, but not be limited to, use of the following tool sets Obama administration’s end, a children, Obama was distraught or equivalent products: Microsoft Office 2013 desktop toolset, (Access, Word, Excel, etc), system support deep sense of nostalgia set in when Biden said he might sell and/or development in client/server environment, working knowledge of an Open Database Connectivity at the White House as longtime his house to help support them, (ODBC), database (AS400, Linux, etc.), Structured Query Language/Structured Query Reports (SQL/SQR), staffers pack up their offices, and offered to give them money Windows7, and a basic understanding of networks and network design. Minimum Training and Experience send out their last emails and instead. Possession of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, business bid farewell to the president It was a reunion for the administration or a related field and three years of professional and technical experience that includes they’ve served. On Tuesday, many staffers and colleagues experience with application systems in a client/server environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Obama returned home to Chi- who worked with Biden over cago to deliver his valedictory the years. Joining Biden’s wife, Qualified applicants: Please submit a completed ASPA Employment Application with a copy of your resume to address, and next week he’ll sister and children in the State ASPA Tafuna (address listed above) by the deadline listed above. Please attach copies of credentials and transcripts. depart Washington as ex-pres- Dining Room were former Candidates selected for hire must pass examinations (when applicable), pre-employment clearances & test negative on ident just after President-elect Sens. Chris Dodd and Ted pre-employment drug test. Donald Trump is sworn in. Kaufman, former chief of staff No phone inquiries accepted. Obama, joined Thursday Bruce Reed, and even Biden’s by his wife and daughters, was White House physician. An Equal Opportunity Employer * A Drug Free Workplace Page 16 samoa news, Friday, January 13, 2017

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