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Le’i takes offense over faipule questions Chief Clerk of the House, over the training of cops for arms Fialupe Felila Fiaui Lutu, gar- Page 3 nered the most votes during Tuesday’s Special Election for Aoaoga faaopoopo mo ali’i ma Representative District #5, Sua #1, according to “unoffi - tama’ita’i Leoleo a le malo cial results” from the Election Offi ce. Th e results will become Le Lali offi cial following a 7-day period, in accordance with Smith leads Mavericks past local law. See story inside for Grizzlies for fi rst win details. [photo: AF] Sports

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C M Y K DAILY CIRCULATION 7,000 PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2017 $1.00 Nothing on status of Legislative Finance Offi ce only investigation in has contract workers on staff THIS INCLUDES TWO JANITORS AND 11 “MAINTENANCE” MEN allegations against by Samoa News Staff Altogether, there are a total of three LFO ana- The total budget for “personnel services” for lysts, all earning different amounts, and three the Legislative Finance Offi ce (LFO) for fi scal computer technicians, earning a combined total year 2018 is $841,500 for 35 employees. And of $80,000. gov’s chief of staff it is broken down in quarterly apportionments The position of “lead carpenter” is noted as (every three months) of $210,375 making $18,000 while a research analyst is get- IMMIGRATION BOARD MEMBER SAYS Samoa News has obtained a copy of the ting paid $16,920. THEY HAVEN’T EVEN HEARD THE CASE Fono’s fi nal FY 2018 budget, which shows that A “watchman” earns $16,000 and there are by Ausage Fausia every person working for the LFO is on contract two clerks getting paid $16,000 each, much Samoa News Reporter – there are no career service employees and this higher than the ‘mechanical engineer’ who is While there are a lot of questions about the status of an inves- includes “maintenance” men and janitors. noted as making $11,000. tigation into allegations of wrongdoings against the governor’s The highest paid employee is the Legislative There are two janitors – one making $15,000 Chief of Staff Fiu Johnny Saelua, Private Attorney David Vargas, Financial Offi cer who earns $65,000 followed while the other earns $10,000, the same amount who is the court appointed Independent Prosecutor for the case, by the Deputy Legislative Financial Offi cer who is being paid for two “page” positions. has continued to refuse to comment on its status. makes $58,000 Then there is a security offi cer, who is getting Further, the case has taken on a surprising twist, as Samoa The Senate Finance Offi cer gets paid $40,000, paid $15,000. News, through a letter circulated to the media by Victims Advo- while the offi ce manager/ secretary and the The salaries of a maintenance man and a page cate Mrs. Ipu Lefi ti, learnt that the victims were informed two “superintendent” earn $38,000 each. ($10,000 each) are noted in the “other change” weeks ago that that the Immigration Board has decided they The position of “Clerk II” gets paid $35,000, section of the budget and deducted from the would be returned to Upolu — since there is “NO CASE”. (See while four employees – LFO analyst IV, com- amount of “total salaries”. It is assumed that Samoa News LTE section, Oct. 18, 2017) puter technician I, computer technician III, and these two positions are no longer fi lled, as the However, according to a member of the Immigration Board, staff accountant – all make $30,000 each. total number of employees, according to the contacted by Samoa News, no such decision was ever issued — Another LFO analyst and an LFO computer budget summary, has decreased from 37 to 35. they haven’t even heard the case to date. analyst earn $25,000 a piece. Altogether, salaries amount to $773,920 but UPDATES Three positions noted with salaries of $20,000 add on $67,331 in fringe benefi ts, and the total When contacted by Samoa News via-telephone last week, re each are: computer technician, LFO analyst, and personnel costs amount to $841, 251 which the Victims Advocate Lefi ti’s letter expressing concern about the maintenance man. But there are eleven other – rounded to the nearest $500 (as noted in the delay in the Fiu case, Vargas abruptly told Samoa News, “Sorry maintenance men earning between $10,000 and budget document) – totals $841,500. Samoa I cannot comment on that case, and I don’t have a comment, so $16,000, according to the budget summary. (Continued on page 7) please, don’t call me again, alright.” The IP also refused to answer Samoa News’ question if he has ever contacted the victim for an interview regarding this case, C M which was pointed out in the Victims Advocate’s letter. Y K Lefi ti, in her letter, wrote that it’s been three months since an Independent Prosecutor was appointed to handle the case, but it seems nothing has been done. In addition, she wrote that the victims were never summoned to be offi cially informed or receive offi cial documents notifying them of their legal and immigration status, and this includes their attorney as well as the court. The Victims Advocate also indicated there was a Stop Order in affect, issued by the Attorney General’s Offi ce to stop the victims from departing the territory, until their case is completed. An attorney from the AG’s Offi ce, on the condition of ano- nymity, confi rmed to Samoa News that the Stop Order forthe victims is still in place as far as he knows. When asked if the AG’s offi ce ever tried to remove the Stop Order so that the victims could depart the territory, the attorney said no. “Unless the AG’s offi ce removes the Stop Order, it will still be valid until further notice,” the attorney said. When asked for a comment, Attorney General Talauega Eleasalo Ale said that because the case is out of his hands, he does not have any updates on the case. Samoa News also asked an Immigration Board member about Mika Aga of American Samoa recently visited the Great Wall of China near Beijing, China and the case and was told, “We haven’t discussed that case yet. Our industrial sites in Shanghai, China to study global engineering. board is still waiting for the case to be brought forward to our Aga, a 2014 graduate of Leone High School, is in his fi nal year at the University of Portland, (Continued on page 4) majoring in electrical engineering. [Courtesy photo] Page 2 samoa news, Thursday, October 26, 2017 Unofficial winner of District #5 election: Chief Clerk of the House Fialupe Felila Fiaui Lutu by Fili Sagapolutele absentee ballots, which were Samoa News Correspondent mainly local absentee voters, Chief Clerk of the House, who are qualified registered Fialupe Felila Fiaui Lutu, gar- electors unable to go to the polls nered the most votes during on election day (people trav- Tuesday’s Special Election eling off island or hospitalized). for House of Representatives Of the total ballots counted, District #5, Sua #1 — which Lutu — the only female can- comprises Fagaitua, Amaua, didate — received 94 votes (or Auto, Avaio, Alega, Aumi and 26%) followed by Tuifagalilo Laulii, according to “unoffi- P. Vele with 72 votes (20%); cial results”, released by Chief former lawmaker, Tuialofi Election Officer, Uiagalelei Dr. Fa’alae Lauatuaa Tunupopo, Lealofi Uiagalelei. with 64 votes (18%); Laloniu Lutu has served for more P. Maloa with 57 votes (16%); than a decade as the Chief Clerk, Uele Fale S. Uele with 50 votes which is one of the three elective (14%); and Ketesemane Meaole posts in the House. The other with 20 votes (6%), according two posts are Speaker of the to the unofficial results. House and Sergeant-at-Arms. Interestingly, based on the Pursuant to local law, results unofficial results, Maloa’s 57 are unofficial until Tuesday, votes were all cast at the polling ASCC will get deep into the “trick or treat” spirit during their Halloween Carnival this Saturday, Oct. 31, at 4:30p.m — seven station at Lauli’i — which October 28th, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the College’s Gymnasium — it’s hosting a “Freak Show”. Cos- days after the day of election, includes Aumi and Tafananai tumes are encouraged and all ages are welcome. said Uiagalelei, adding that it — and he didn’t receive any The event is a fundraiser for the spring and fall community service projects the Student Govern- was a very peaceful special votes at the other two polling ment Association (SGA) takes part in. [photos: J. Kneubuhl] election. places. The seven-day period gives The District #5, Sua #1 seat electors or candidates time to became vacant on Sept. 1st contest — by filing a complaint this year, after Pulele’iite Li’a 5825 Fa’atamali’i Center, Suite 2B with the Clerk of the High Tufele, Jr. stepped down to take Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 Court — the results of the spe- on his new post as CEO of the Office Phone: (684) 699-7923 cial election, according to elec- American Samoa Tele Commu- tion law. nications Authority (ASTCA). Uiagalelei released the The official winner of the EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY unofficial results around 7p.m. special election will serve out Tuesday — an hour after the the remainder of Pulele’iite’s FULL TIME PROJECT MANAGER polls closed and it showed a term, which officially ends The Empowering Pacific Island Communities, Inc. (EPIC) is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a full time Project Manager low turn out of voters. Uiag- before 12noon on Jan. 3, 2019. for the American Samoa Youth Offender Reentry Program. EPIC is offering a two year contract (renewable after one year) for a alelei told Samoa News early Uiagalelei expressed sincere local non-profit organization awarded to provide free civil legal services, behavioral health and transitional support services for youth this month and he reconfirmed appreciation to the community offenders reintegrating into our community. yesterday morning that the total for their cooperation in ensuring Summary: number of registered voters is the special election was a suc- The Project Manager is responsible for directing, organizing, and coordinating the daily activities of the federally funded project in 634. cess. He also thanked village accordance with its goals, objectives and timeline. Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Project Manager ensures that However, the unofficial mayors, as well as police, for all milestones are being met in accordance with the Management Plan and is responsible for the preparation of programmatic and results show that only 357 bal- their continued support during financial reports to be submitted to the Executive Director at the end of every quarter and fiscal year. lots were counted, including 18 the special election. Primary Responsibilities: • Conducts client intake and assessment, creates a client profile and works closely with behavioral health services provider(s) to develop and monitor an individualized service plan for all project participants • Coordinates identified services with health, education, social services, law enforcement, probation officials and other service providers in the community to ensure all participants have access to services and are able to navigate the various service systems • Maintains and monitors Partnership Agreements with service providers and serves as a liaison with consultants/trainers • Provides staff support for and coordination of the Multidisciplinary Team and its tasks related to case management, follow up and interagency referrals • Plans, coordinates and directs all community outreach and education to raise awareness about the project and services available for youth offenders and their families • Ensures proper tracking, filing, and maintenance of organizational records, both hard copy and electronic • Administers and coordinates the collection of data, research, analytical studies directly related to the project • Attends all professional development trainings and/or technical assistance meetings as required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Excellent management, organizational, communication, project coordination and interpersonal skills including the ability to research and problem solve • Knowledge and understanding of best practices in case management, care coordination and integrated service planning for at- risk youth and/or youth offender reentry services • Knowledge of how to ensure all services are culturally responsive to the needs of very low income individuals and families • Strong technology skills, including use of word-processing, e-mail, database, spreadsheets and power point presentation software • A high degree of confidentiality, adherence to deadlines and timelines, attention to detail, and flexibility to adapt to change • Fluent in both English and Samoan • Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward accomplishing goals. Consistently develops and sustains cooperative working relationships and encourages and facilitates cooperation among partners from the public and private sector Education and Experience • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Management or equivalent work experience • At least three (3) years minimum of supervisory and management capacity or experience Applications: The deadline for applications is October 30, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. although applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit the following via email to [email protected] in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Hard copy submissions will also be accepted at our office located at the Fa’atamalii Center, Suite 2B (2nd Floor). Application requirements: • Cover Letter addressed to: Toetasi Fue Tuiteleleapaga, Executive Director. Urban Community Forestry Coordinator DJ Sene dem- • Completed Employment Application (request by email to [email protected]) onstrates the plant life cycle and greenhouse procedures to • Resume Manumalo Academy K-5 students at the ASCC-ACNR Forestry • Essay (250 words or less). The essay should describe why you feel you are an ideal candidate for this position and what skills Greenhouse, Tuesday, October 17, 2017. After the seeds are sown, and/or work experience you can provide that will benefit the youth and families we serve. seedlings are formed and are then transplanted into bigger con- For more information, please contact our office at 699-7923 or via email at [email protected]. tainers with soil and fertilizer for community, research, and tree- EPIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer planting purposes. [photo: D. Helsham] samoa news, Thursday, October 26, 2017 Page 3 Le’i takes offense over faipule questions over the training of cops for arms HOUSE HEARING REVEALS THAT NO PSYCH EVALUATIONS WERE CARRIED OUT by Ausage Fausia “As I’ve always stated that our police offi cers… have Samoa News Reporter before, things happen. We want the ability to make good deci- Police Commissioner Le’i to make sure the community is sions when it comes to the use Sonny Thompson was not in safe and the lives of our sworn of deadly force,” Le’i said. the mood when faipule started police offi cers are also pro- Fetu, a former cop, told Le’i asking questions on whether tected,” he continued. “As I that the reason why he asked local police offi cers who have keep saying — for the protec- whether police offi cers received been certifi ed to carry weapons tion of our leaders, elders, the all the necessary training for cer- have received all the necessary public and everyone in the ter- tifi cation was because there was training. ritory — police offi cers need to an incident in the past, whereby Le’i and Attorney Gen- be armed and ready to respond a police offi cer was injured with Attorney General, Talauega Eleasalo Ale and Police Commis- eral, Talauega Eleasalo Ale at anytime.” a gun. According to the Manu’a sioner, Le’i Sonny Th ompson appeared before the House Public were called to testify during a Fetu said there are a lot of faipule, the reason why the cop Safety Committee this week, to testify on the issue of arming House Public Safety Committee concerns from the community was injured was because he police offi cers. See story for details. [photo: AF] hearing regarding the arming of about the arming of police; didn’t receive enough training local cops and other issues per- and because of this, people are to be armed. Le’i said he has full confi - tion how they do their work or taining to DPS services. now saying they too have rights Another Manu’a faipule, dence that all certifi ed police try to philosophize what they When Vice Speaker, Fetu under the Constitution to be Rep. Vesi Talalelei Fautanu Jr. offi cers have the ability, knowl- know or whether they are well Fetui Jr. asked Le’i to explain armed. echoed the same question and edge, and skills to make good trained,” he said. how the training to arm police Le’i agreed, saying every said one of the biggest problems decisions. Le’i recalled an incident that offi cers was conducted, the citizen of American Samoa has in the US, such as Los Angeles, He referred to his opening occurred at the Vice Speaker’s Commissioner said all the the right to be armed, but they has to do with the wrongful statement, where he said police home two weeks ago, to which information about the training have to bring their weapons to shooting of people by police. offi cers were trained on deadly he and other cops responded. was included in the lethal force the Commissioner to get them He said he doesn’t want the force, and how to use the baton According to the Commish, policy, already presented to registered. same problem in American and pepper spray which all when they arrived at the scene, government leaders, including “The law is clear,” he said, Samoa adding that the fi rst come before the use of a gun — they saw a guy destroying a the Governor, House Speaker, adding that under the law, phase of training is now com- is the last resort. vehicle with a machete, and Senate president, and AG. citizens can possess certain plete, and the instructor, who “Let me tell you something,” the cops responded with no “It’s spelled out clearly in weapons including a 22-rifl e, has returned to the US, is not Le’i said, raising his voice, weapons. the lethal force policy, that the 12-gauge, 19mm and 17-glibber scheduled to be back until next “We received our training “A machete!” Le’i said while training was not because police rifl e. year. from someone who is highly looking at Vesi. “So now, you offi cers want to carry guns to “As for police offi cers, the Vesi then pointed out that no respected in the United State tell me, how are you going to threaten or to have a war with law is already in the books, the mental evaluations were con- police force, and we need to respond to an incident like this the public — it’s all about the Commissioner has the authority ducted for the cops who have give credit to that person. Most with someone holding a deadly safety of the people. Our role to provide training for police been certifi ed to carry weapons, of all, you have to respect and weapon? Have you ever seen is to uphold the law and protect offi cers. As you are aware, and he wanted to know whether trust the people who are sworn someone who is really high on our country. We cannot pro- every time federal personnel our police offi cers could do the to uphold the law — those are drugs?” tect the community with empty come to our island, they always job alone, without the presence the cops.” “Honorable faipule, I’m hands,” Le’i said. carry weapons. I have no doubt of the instructor, Mr. Haleck. “We should not try to ques- (Continued on page 7) Page 4 samoa news, Thursday, October 26, 2017 Letter to the Editor “THE ANSWER IS REALLY VERY SIMPLE — GREED!!!” ASCC-SGA to host Halloween

Dear Editor, I read with great interest the recent article on the fi nances of “Freak Show” the Fono. I was appalled and disgusted by the time I had fi nished. by James Kneubuhl, ASCC Press Ofﬁ cer sional success in their post-college lives. Is there no shame at the extent to which the people of Am. The Student Government Association (SGA) During each spring and fall semester at Samoa are being ripped off? Chauffers, cooks, and other ghost at the American Samoa Community College ASCC, the SGA organizes a number of activities employees, nameless assistants which just don’t exist, per diems (ASCC) will hold a Halloween carnival fun- that allow students to have fun while learning at far beyond a reasonable amount, and on and on it goes. draiser this Saturday, October 28, from 5 to 8 the same time. The SGA organizes talent com- And how often do our esteemed Faipule meet annually? A few p.m. in the College’s Gymnasium. Going by the petitions, cultural events, social occasions and short weeks a year; and this at a time when our island is facing theme “Freak Show,” the carnival will feature 20 sports activities to balance-out the purely aca- a crisis fi nancially. How do we explain to all those government game booths, costume contests, and prize give- demic areas of focus that make up college life. employees who had their hours cut to lessen the burden on an aways. This Saturday’s carnival is but one of many already bloated and top heavy government that they alone had All funds raised from the carnival will go examples of the SGA providing a treat for the to make a sacrifi ce so that the precarious house of cards’ doesn’t towards the community service projects SGA public in one area which enables them to con- collapse?? undertakes every semester. The student organi- tinue providing community support in other And then of course the most important question of all... will zation has long supported Hope House, the Juve- areas. any thing change? NO, of course not. nile Detention Center and other entities that rely As they have done in the past, the SGA plans One question that continues to plague me is simply why is on community support. “With the holiday season to utilize the generous amount of space in the it that only “titled” individuals are Fono members? An individual not far off, the SGA needs resources to make this ASCC Gymnasium to create a fun Halloween can be functionally illiterate and yet still hold offi ce? time of year a happier one for those in need,” environment that should be especially engaging And why is there no transparency and accountability with said ASCC Dean of Student Services Dr. Emilia for children. regard to how monies are being spent for all the offi ce supplies, Le’i. “Fortunately, Halloween gives us an oppor- “We strongly recommend that kids ages 12 the per diems, the postage, telephone and communication costs... tunity to combine work with fun, and all for a and under dress up, because we’ll have a costume and other absurd items mentioned in the article? good cause.” The SGA serves the students of contest for them that will include cash prizes,” I am so sick of hearing how things are being done for the good ASCC by encouraging them to explore activities said SGA President Christina Toilolo. “Cos- of the people of Am. Samoa. How on earth can this situation con- that provide opportunities for personal growth tumes will be judged in categories like Scariest tinue to exist? Well the answer is really very simple — GREED!!! in individual and group settings. This is fostered and Prettiest. We’ll also have a dance battle and And I speak with fi rst hand knowledge of just that. Several through diverse programs and leadership expe- other fun activities for youngsters.” years ago I lived with a family, the father of which was a retired riences that complement the ASCC academic For more information on this Saturday’s SGA govt. employee, collecting both his retirement and Social Secu- programs. SGA members have numerous oppor- Halloween Carnival, call ASCC at 699-9155 and rity, and yet each and every morning would drive to Utulei to tunities to acquire the necessary tools that will ask for the Student Services Division at exten- “punch in and out” so as to receive the pay check for his ‘ghost assist them in achieving personal and profes- sion 376. job’. This was by no means an isolated situation, and we all know here that it’s just the way things work on our island. But our culture precludes us simple folk from questioning the so-called wisdom of our esteemed leaders. “Thou shall not steal” is one of the Ten Commandments, and I am sure most if not all our faipule attend their local church each and every Sunday. There may not be accountability and repercus- sions for all the theft, which occurs in this life... but there will be a Judgment Day coming, and may the Lord have mercy on their souls! John Engle (Editor’s Note: You don’t have to be “titled” to run for the House; you do, in order to be a senator, as it is the nature of how a senator is chosen to sit in the Senate, according to the law. As to how long our Legislature is in session – it’s for two sessions, each for 45 days. ra)

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Please address such requests to is entitled to a deportation The allegations of sexual offi cer processing passengers hearing. misconduct fi rst came to light that day, however, allegedly the Publisher at the address provided above. “The board has to hear why last year when a case was fi led turned the couple away for lack an alien is subject to deporta- against Fiu by one of his family of travel documents, deporta- Please visit samoanews.com for weekend updates. tion,” the board member said. members. The case also alleges tion papers or tickets. samoa news, Thursday, October 26, 2017 Page 5 Page 6 samoa news, Thursday, October 26, 2017 sanoe. “He touched on subjects In The High Court like the rise in our unemploy- of American Samoa ment rate to 14.3% and also TRIAL DIVISION the possibility of the canneries having to close down in the next PR NO. 42-17 10 years and the impact this In the Matter of the Estate of would have on businesses associated with the fishing industry. SIFOA LOA “But he also expressed his Deceased Compiled by Samoa News staff ceeds going to Catholic Social American Samoa.” view that there are always jobs BY: ALEX BRISKI “ONE THOUSAND Services. Other sponsors of the “In order for students to to be found in American Samoa Petitioner ROPES” DEBUTS event include 93KHJ and V103, decide what to study, it helps for those who have the right TONIGHT AT FATU-O- the Tafuna Airport Inn, and the if they have some awareness skills, and especially encour- NOTICE OF PETITION AIGA HALL, IN TAFUNA Pago Print Shop. of what kind of jobs might be aged us to think about careers The film, “One Thousand Tickets are $10. Contact available in the future,” said in accounting, technology, FOR LETTERS Ropes”, is set to debut tonight numbers for more info are: 258- BAOA President Samtara Ati- and other professions that will at the Fatu-O-Aiga Hall, in 4197 or 258-5800. sanoe. “…As a professional always be in demand no matter TESTAMENTARY WITH Tafuna, Thursday, Oct. 26, with ASCC-BAOA HOSTS TALK economist who is extensively what direction the economy WILL ATTACHED another showing for Friday, BY ASG ECONOMIST involved with government goes in,” she said. Oct. 27, 7 p.m. In an effort to better inform planning, HTC Iulogologo had BAOA hopes to hold a PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a petition for letters From the writer and director students at the American Samoa many valuable insights to share similar Business Forum every testamentary has been filed in the High Court of of The Orator - O Le Tulafale – Community College (ASCC) with us.” semester, but their next commu- American Samoa, Territory of American Samoa Tusi Tamasese, “One Thousand of the economic situation in Speaking before an audi- by ALEX BRISKI for the Estate of SIFOA LOA nity project, said Atisanoe, will (deceased) who died on May 8, 1960 in American Ropes” is a story of a father the Territory, especially with ence that included ASCC Presi- be a parent/student Fiafia Night Samoa. reconnecting with his daughter, regards to employment pros- dent Dr. Rosevonne Makaiwi in early November to inform A hearing on the petition will be held on November set in Wellington, New Zea- pects, the student organiza- Pato, Vice President Dr. Lena parents about the content and 16, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. before the Trial Division of land. It stars Samoan award tion Business Ambassadors of Galea’i-Scanlan, BAOA mem- the High Court of American Samoa at the Court- curriculum of Business courses house in Fagatogo, American Samoa. All heirs of winning actor Uelese Petaia, ASCC (BAOA) hosted a Busi- bers and other Business stu- and the many activities associ- SIFOA LOA and other interested parties may ap- Frankie Adams, Beulah Koale, ness Forum last week at the Col- dents and friends, Iulogologo’s ated with the Business program. pear before the court on said date to respond to Ene Petaia, and Sima Urale. lege, with Special Assistant to talk covered a wide range of this petition. In addition to President The film is in the Samoan the Governor HTC Iulogologo subject matter, and he did not Atisanoe, the BAOA officers Dated: October 25, 2017 language, with English subtitles. Joseph Pereira as the special mince words when describing are Vice President Miracle CLERK OF COURTS The movie is proudly pre- guest speaker. the economic challenges faced Matamu, Secretary Sherwood sented by Talofa Airways with The event went by the theme by the Territory. Auva’a and Treasurer Faleu Up Media in support of Catholic “Certainty & Uncertainty – Jobs “Everything he spoke about Peseta. Published: 10/26, 10/31 & 11/16/17 Social Services, with all pro- and Economic Prospects for was important,” reflected Ati- (SOURCE: JAMES KNEUBUHL, ASCC PRESS OFFICER) AMATA FOCUSES ON TELEHEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT BANK OF AMERICAN SAMOA ACCESS NEEDS P.O. BOX 9, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, October 25, 2017 Office: (684) 633-4031 Fax: (684) 633-1163. — Congresswoman Aumua Website: www.dbas.as Amata focused attention on the healthcare needs of American Samoan veterans in a hearing of the Committee on Veterans Affairs to examine draft legislation of nine bills that propose a REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) variety of upgrades and reforms at the VA. “I’m encouraged that this RFP: Financial and Single Audit Services for 2017-2019 legislative work is taking steps Approved to issuance by: Ruth Matagi-Fa’atili; DBAS President in the right direction,” said Date of issuance: August 16, 2017 Aumua Amata. “I appreciate Secretary Shulkin’s commit- Date & Time Due: October 30, 2017 ment and candor, along with his No later than 2:00 pm local time response that although there are no easy answers, progress must DBAS requests proposals for financial audits and the related single audits for a period of three years, beginning with the continue to be made on these audit of fiscal year 2017 through fiscal year 2019. Fiscal and calendar years are coincident at DBAS. efforts to expand the reach of services. My colleagues on this DOCUMENT Committee, Chairman Roe, and Requests for proposal packet outlining requirements will be available for pick up at DBAS on Friday August 18, 2017 or Secretary Shulkin are deter- emailing [email protected] for information regarding the RFP. It can also be accessed through the DBAS website: www. mined to improve access for our dbas.as (click public notice) veterans, and I’d like to thank each of them for their leadership The Request for Proposals (RFP) describes the specifications for the services to be provided in sufficient details to permit and dedication.” competition and allow the interested party to properly respond to the RFP. Specifically, the legislation This RFP is issued under Title 28, Chapter 1, of the American Samoa Code Annotated. under consideration would seek to improve the Veterans Choice DBAS invites the submission of proposals to include pricing and other details as indicated in the specifications. Program, expand VA authority Attachments will be provided as an aid in presenting a comprehensive proposal consistent with the requirements of DBAS. to enter agreements at the DBAS will select a contractor who best meets the needs of DBAS. The factors for selection will include, but not be limited state level to provide nursing to the following: understanding of the requirements of the financial and single auditors; verifiable ability to perform well; home care, strengthen graduate good reputation; flexibility, including ability to respond quickly to needs of a small client in a remote location and throughout medical education residency the year; and reasonability of costs. positions and broaden community care options through the The proposals will be reviewed by a committee consisting of representatives from DBAS management and board. The Veteran Coordinates Access committee may request interviews with potential contractors after reviewing the proposals before the final selection is and Rewarding Experiences made. (CARE) Act. The hearing included testi- Submission: Proposals must be received by DBAS no later than 2:00pm local time on October 30, 2017. They may be mony from Dr. David Shulkin, mailed or hand delivered in a sealed envelope to: Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Development Bank of American Samoa followed by representatives of PO BOX 9 the Disabled American Vet- Attention: Charmaine Faleaana erans, the American Legion, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 and Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW), They may also be emailed to [email protected], as an attachment in Word Format with a confirming email required to along with Statements for the confirm receipt; or faxed to DBAS at (684) 633-1163 with a confirming fax to confirm receipt. The original is to follow by Record contributed by more airmail first class. than 20 health and veterans organizations. (Continued on page 7) samoa news, Thursday, October 26, 2017 Page 7 ➧ Legislative… Continued from page 1 News should point out that For example, because the fringe benefi ts are usually for Fono’s budget is funded with career service workers, not con- local taxpayer dollars alone, tract workers. community members are won- In the meantime, Samoa dering why there is a need for News has been unable to con- a budget of nearly $7 million fi rm the status of one of the when clearly, there is nowhere vehicle’s noted as belonging to for all the budgeted employees the LFO. Based on the budget to carry out any work, as the summary, only one of the two main Fono building was lev- vehicles – purchased for a total eled earlier this year and ses- amount of $47,350 – is listed as sions have been held at the a “Local & DOI vehicle”. Fale Laumei for the House, and No vehicles are noted under the Samoan guest sale for the the “federal grants and other Senate. funds (vehicles)” so it is unclear Only a handful of vehicles how the other vehicle was are seen parked at the Fono purchased. parking lot daily. The fi scal year 2018 budget According to the budget, — $394.76 million — was there are 77 people being paid signed by Governor Lolo Mata- by the House of Representa- lasi Moliga on Sept. 30th. After tives, 35 are working for the Following a Business Forum presented by the Business Ambassadors of ASCC (BAOA) last week, he line-item vetoed amend- Legislative Finance Offi ce, 84 guest speaker HTC Iulogologo J. Pereira, Special Assistant to the Governor (left ) is pictured with ments made by the Fono, in the Senate, and 24 are cov- ASCC Business instructors Lam Yuen Lam Yuen Jr. and Ioapo Taua’i. [photo: J. Kneubuhl] Lolo returned the legislature’s ered under the Legislative Ref- budget to the original proposed erence Bureau. That’s a total of FY 2018 budget of $6,916,500 220 employees, not counting the ➧ Many questions from the senators and faipule themselves; Community brief… public — both here and off and with the Fono out of session Continued from page 6 island — have surfaced since until January 2018 — where “I see these legislative pro- sible care we need in American that our veterans have lower Samoa News started publishing exactly all these employees are posals as incremental progress Samoa,” continued Congress- costs and better choices.” the Fono’s 2018 budget last working is unknown. toward better care in remote woman Amata. “Improving (Source: Congresswoman Friday. areas, changes that can serve access through tele-health, and Amata Aumua Ofﬁ ce — Wash- as a good foundation for more encouraging more medical spe- ington D.C.) work toward the readily acces- cialists remains a priority, so ➧ Le’i takes offense… Continued from page 3 telling you, I can’t sleep well [up] those things.” at night while police offi cers The Commish concluded, are out there doing their job. “There are many issues that You called me here to discuss we need to discuss, and I’m the law in the books, and I’m challenging all of you to come glad to answer your questions ride in a police vehicle with but when you start to ask me me on 2:00a.m. on Saturday questions about ‘if’ and ‘what’ and Sunday, then I’ll show you — we can’t operate on ‘if’ and what I’m talking about. ‘what’.” That’s the time you will Fetu interrupted Le’i, see with your own eyes what saying he supports Vesi’s con- I’m trying to explain. You will cern about the need for psycho- see the way people who are on logical evaluations for police drugs behave and how police offi cers. offi cers respond.” “I’m speaking from experi- Despite the brief exchange ence Commissioner, our police of words during the hearing, offi cers need to have psycho- committee members and the logical evaluations,” Fetu said. two government offi cials were Le’i responded, “I know able to iron things out, and con- that, but you just made a state- cluded the hearing by agreeing ment today about a cop being that the administration and the Fatal shootings at Grambling State not random, Authorities searched Wednesday for a suspect in a shooting that killed a Grambling State University student and his friend aft er an altercation on shot because he didn’t have Fono need to work together proper training — but that is the for the betterment of the the Louisiana college’s campus. [photo: AP} past. I don’t want to bring back community. Page 8 samoa news, Thursday, October 26, 2017 Honolulu Police Department getting fi rst woman police chief HONOLULU (AP) — A fi nancial dispute. The Kealohas police major was selected have pleaded not guilty. Wednesday as the fi rst woman Ballard told reporters the to be chief of the Honolulu allegations made her angry. Police Department — an agency Ballard, a 32-year veteran that has been rocked by a fed- of the department, stood out eral corruption investigation. because she “discussed exactly The police commission what she was going to do and voted for Maj. Susan Bal- what her priorities were,” said lard to replace Louis Kealoha, Loretta Sheehan, a member of who agreed to retire amid the the commission. investigation. “She was inspirational,” Last week, a federal grand Sheehan said. C M jury indicted Kealoha, his Ballard said she wasn’t yet Y K deputy city prosecutor wife and ready to publicly discuss those four current and former offi cers plans. on allegations of conspiring to “Chief Susan Ballard has frame a man. a major challenge in restoring In this undated photo provided by the Honolulu Police Department shows Maj. Susan Ballard According to the indictment, public trust in the leadership poses for a photo. Ballard was selected Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, as the fi rst woman to be chief of the Kealohas orchestrated the of the Honolulu Police Depart- the Honolulu Police Department, an agency that has been rocked by a federal corruption investiga- theft of their home mailbox in an ment,” acting Honolulu Mayor tion. Th e police commission voted unanimously for Ballard to replace Louis Kealoha, who agreed to attempt to discredit Katherine Roy K. Amemiya Jr. said in a retire amid the investigation. (Honolulu Police Department via AP) Kealoha’s uncle in a family statement. Mayor Kirk Caldwell, who is on vacation, and his administration look forward to sitting down with her very soon to discuss the long-term vision for the department, Amemiya said. Ballard, 60, was born in Virginia and grew up in North Carolina, according to the department. She’s currently the com- mander of the Central Receiving Division. Her previous assignments include the Training Division and Finance Division. Finalists included a former Pennsylvania police major, a retired chief in Texas and a retired U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent. A date for Ballard’s swearing-in hasn’t been set. She must fi rst pass physical and psy- chological tests. Friday’s unsealing of the indictment added pressure on the commission to select a chief. “We were very conscious of HPD being left rudderless, and we keenly felt the department was hurting and they wanted direction and they wanted their faith restored,” Sheehan said. The seven-member commission needs four votes to take any action, so the police chief C M decision had to be unanimous Y K because Chairman Max Sword recused himself from the vote because his wife is related to one of the fi nalists, and because two commissioners recently resigned, including Luella Cos- tales, who complained about a lack of diversity in the panel that scored written exams of candidates.The selection process also gained attention when Sword nominated the wife of “Dog the Bounty Hunter” reality TV star Duane “Dog” Chapman to have a role in helping pick the chief. After public outcry over the nomination of Beth Chapman, the commission scrapped plans for a citizen panel that would have helped screen candidates. samoa news, Thursday, October 26, 2017 Page 9 Aoaoga faaopoopo mo ali’i ma tama’ita’i Leoleo a le malo tusia Ausage Fausia totonu o le atunu’u, e aofi a ai O le masina o Mati o le fa’alavelave e afua mai i fafo tausaga fou lea ua fa’atulaga atu o Amerika Samoa,” o le sau- e faia ai le la’asaga lona lua o noaga lea a Haleck. aoaoga faapitoa mo ali’i ma “O le fa’alavelave o lo o i tama’ita’i Leoleo o le malo, mo ai i le taimi nei, e fai lava sina le a’oa’oina lea o i latou i le isi mamao o le nofoaga e maua mai la’asaga o le latou auaunaga ai e Amerika Samoa se fesoa- fa’aleoleo. soani faapitoa mai le Vaega a le E pei ona taua e le Faiaoga o FBI i le aai i Honolulu, ae afai le a gafa ma le fa’atinoina o nei e aoaoina Leoleo i auala e tali aoaoga, susuga Ernie Haleck e atu ai i fa’alavelave fa’apenei, C M fa’apea, o le la’asaga lona lua ona mafai lea ona maua se o aoaoga mo ali’i ma tama’ita’i fesoasoani mo le atunu’u i Y K Leoleo o le a sauni atu i ai i le taimi e fetaia’i ai ma fa’afi tauli tausaga fou, o le a’otauina lea o fa’apenei.” i latou ina ia iloa tali atu i taimi E to’a 41 le aofa’i o ali’i ma e tutupu mai ai fa’alavelave tama’ita’i Leoleo a le malo ua mata’utia i totonu o le atunu’u, aloaia nei lo latou fa’aaogaina o e aofi a ai ma fa’alavelave a’upega i soo se taimi e fa’atino fa’aterorisi. ai a latou galuega i le atunu’u. O Na fa’ailoa e Haleck e i latou nei na fi lifi lia e le Kome- fa’apea, e taua tele le aota’uina sina o Leoleo ia Le’i Sonny o ali’i ma tama’ita’i Leoleo ina Thompson e auai i le vasega ia iloa tali atu i soo se taimi faapitoa o Leoleo e a’ota’uina e tutupu mai ai fa’alavelave mo le fa’aaogaina o a’upega i matuia fa’apenei, ona o le tulaga taimi e fa’atino ai a latou tiute. tau mamao o Amerika Samoa E pei ona taua e Le’i i se mai le setete o Hawaii e mafai fa’atalatalanoaga ma le Samoa ona maua mai ai se fesoasoani News e faapea, e le o Leoleo mai le vaega Suesue Faapitoa a uma a le malo e fa’a a’upegaina, le Feterale (FBI). se’i vagana ai se vaega faapitoa “E tatau ona lava sauni o le a mafai ona aoaoina ma ali’i ma tama’ita’i Leoleo a le fa’amaonia le gafatia ona latou malo e tali atu i taimi e tutupu tauaveina a’upega. Leoleo o le malo i le aso o le fa’auuga e aloaia ai lo latou tauaveina o fana [ata AF] mai ai fa’alavelave mata’utia i (Faaauau itulau 12)

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E tasi le tausaga Komisi o Faigafaiva i le tatou galuega. e maua ai lea avanoa, ona pule Alamoana.” I le taeao ananafi ua o’o ai le lea o oe pe suia sou fale ma O tauvaga e leai se ulufale na faitau aofai o pepa fa’atumu mo faigaluega pea, pe suia fo’i sau totogia, a tofu fo’i va’a na alu talosaga i le 800, i le Matagal- galuega ma e alu ese ai e sailia faigafaiva ma le ta’i 20 kalona o uega o Tagata Faigaluega a le se isi setete e te alaala ma faiga- le kesina fa’atulaga e le Komisi Malo. luega ai. o va’a ua mae’a laisene mo fai- “O tagata uma lava ua Ua fa’ailoa mai fo’i, “Ua gafaiva i le teritori. manatu e fa’atumu se talosaga aoga nei avanoa mo i latou na Tulaga muamua na maua e fa’atumu e le taofi a. E tusia soifua a’e i Amerika Samoa, e Double Hooked na mau- fo’i po’o le a le ituaiga o gal- fa’apea ma i latou ua i ai visa aina le sa’ula e 346.2 pauna le uega e te agava’a ai. Ona matou ua mae’a toina mai e malaga ai mamafa. O le Double Trouble failaina lea e tatalia ai le to’ai i Amerika ma toe taliu mai mo sa ia mauaina le fa’ailoga mo taunu’u mai o sui o Kamupani sina vaitaimi.” le tuna sili ona mamafa e 26.4 Tetele e lua lea ua fa’ailoa mai Ua le fautuaina fo’i e le Ofi sa pauna le mamafa o le asiasi lea. e o’o mai mo le fi lifi liga o nisi e o Tagata Faigaluega a le malo O le Miami Vice lea na tulaga latou te manana’o e faigaluega ina ia malaga se tasi e tapena lua aua sa ia mauaina le i’a e 21 mo i latou.” sona visa, ina ne’i le pikia o ia pauna le mamafa. Harley Rose O lona uiga o le saunoaga a e le Kamupani e malaga atu e na mauaina le fa’ailoga muamua le tama’ita’i sui Fa’atonu o le faigaluega, ona maumau lea o i le masimasi sili ona mamafa e Matagaluega o Tagata Faigal- lena avanoa ma le tupe sa talo- 24.2 pauna llona mamafa. uega, Makerita Enesi, “E le faia sagaina ai se visa mo Amerika. Peita’i na tutusa fa’ailoga lava e i matou se fi lifi liga o nisi O lenei fo’i faiga sa faia o va’a na maua faiva sili ona e maua avanoa. O le a tu’u lava muamua i le tausaga na mamafa i lona aotelega. Ua i le Kamupani mai fafo e fi lifi lia fa’aletonu ai fo’i avanoa fai- tulaga fa’atasi ai le Miracle ma latou tagata faigaluega, atoa ai galuega ina ua motusia mo sina le Miracle 5 i la’ua faiva. O va’a ma le tele o tagata e latou te fi li- vaitau galuega i le Kamupani I’a uma na e lua, na tofu ma le 7 atu fi lia e ave.” ma le tula’i ese fo’i o le Samoa na maua mai. O le tasi o kamupani, o Packing i lena vaitausaga, sa TAGA TATAU & MALU se Kamupani I’a i Honolulu. fa’atumu ai fo’i avanoa faigal- LONA 13 - TISA’S TATTOO E aoga tele lea ituaiga o galuega mo i latou na masi’i atu i FEST uega mo i latou sa faigaluega Guam. O le aso ua amtalia ai le i le StarKist ma le Samoa O nisi o i latou na malaga Taga Tatau & Malu po’o La’ei Tuna Processor. Aua o lo’o ua ua alaala tumau o latou aiga i Samoa Moni i le Barefoot Bar mana’omia mai tagata faigal- lena teritori ona ua mautu lava a Tisa Fa’amuli i Alega. Ua uega e le toe tau fa’asinoa i ai le galuega a i latou na o. Peitai fa’atulaga e amatalia tonu i le faiga o le galuega lena. O le igoa o nisi ua alaala solo fo’i i isi fa’afeiloa’iga o le Matuaofaiva o le kamupani lea o le United O nisi na usupo atu i le Ofi sa o Tagata faigaluega a le Malo i setete i galuega ua latou maua ma lana aufaigaluega. Ona Fishing Agency. E faigaluega Utulei e faatumu pepa faigaluega mo avanoa mai Kamupani mai e ala mai le masi’i atu e faiga- soso’o lea ma le aso Faraile ma nofo ai lava i Honolulu sui fafo lea ua fa’ailoa mai e o’o mai mo le fa’afaigaluegaina o nisi o luega i Guam i lenei vaitau. Ua ona tatala lea o le nofoaga mo e e malaga ai. fa’apena fo’i lenei avanoa ua gasolo atu, ma e fa’atautaia fo’i fi a maua se avanoa. [ata: Leua Aiono Frost] O le kamupani lona lua, o le amata fa’atutumu ai talosaga le suavai Samoa ua momo’o i ai faigaluega. le to’atele. E faia lenei masani i “E ui lava fo’i ina masi’i taeao ta’itasi uma atoa ai ma le ona o le fi a maua o avanoa lelei faiva o le Matuaofaiva ma lona fa’apenei, ae le misia lava fo’i aiga Salemalama. E fa’ato’a SILIPAS PLAYHOUSE nei malaga ma ni fa’aletonu, mae’a lenei fa’amoemoe atoa aua o lo’o malaga isi ae ua i le fa’aaliga o Laei Samoa o (A Children’s Community Theatre) mautu le naunauta’iga ina ia Tausala ma Manaia. fa’aaoga tatau le avanoa. O O nisi fo’i sa taina a latou presents nisi ua o atu fo’i umia loa le laei Samoa o le a sama i nei aso Red Cross tupe fa’aaoga sese ma a’afi a e fa’atautaia ai le fa’aaliga taua ai i nisi fa’aletonu, o mea na e lenei. O le polokalama uma o afua ai ona toe tau punitia ala mea e fa’atino i aso ta’itasi ua o nei manuia. Ae ave lava i ai lomia lea, ae o le sini lava, ina ia le fa’amalosi’au ma le tima’i,” o’o atu nisi e fi a taina ni a latou o se tala lea a Enesi e tusa o pe’a o so’o se ituaiga, e mafai malaga muamua. ona fa’amae’a ma sama ai lava TELE PAUNA I’A TAUVAGA a’o le’i fa’aalia mo le maimoaga FAGOTA A LE WPRFMC a le lautele o le a aofi a ai.

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O nisi o lo’o alaala iinei ma nisi mai fafo, ua fi afi a fa’atasi e tausami i mea’ai sami uma sa folasia mo le tausamiga na tapena e le DMWR e fa’amavae ai ma le usugafono na tatou talimalo ai i lea vaiaso ua te’a. [ata: Leua Aiono Frost]

O nisi o le aufaifaiva sa auai i le toe tausamiga faatasi ma le usugafono a le WPRFMC lea sa tatou talimalo ai i le vaiaso ua te’a. [ata: Leua Aiono Frost] E LE O OE O SE SULI MONI by Sam - Vaega 92 O le mae’a ai ona feiloa’i atu atu loa mai totonu o le lotoa “Fa’afetai lava mo le lauga o le to’atele o le vasega fa’au’u ma le fa’amoemoe e ui atu i le matagofi e i lenei aso,” o le tala atoa ai ma matua i le tama’ita’i faitoto’a tele o lo o aga’i uma lea a se tasi o tagata ma pa’i atu o Ianeta, na fa’atoa fo’i ai loa le atu ia i ta’avale. A o aga’i atu le lona lima i le tauao o Ianeta. Na tama’ita’i i le vaega o lo o paka ta’avale a le aiga, na fa’afuase’i faliu Ianeta i tua ma ia vaaia ai mai ai le ta’avale a ona matua. ona taofi mai e Leoleo faitoto’a e Fafi ne e tai foliga tutusa lona Na popole tama’ita’i ina ne’i le ta’avale. Na vili i lalo e le matua ma le matua o lona Tina umi ona fa’atali ona matua ia te tamaloa o Meki le tioata o le o Lucy o loo sagi sagi atu ma ia, ae o le itu na fa’ateia ai Ianeta, ta’avale ma fesili atu i le ali’i ona foliga fi afi a. Ona aapa atu ina ua taunu’u atu i le vaega o Leoleo faitoto’a, pe mana’omia lea o Ianeta ua fusi mai le Fafi ne lo o paka mai ai le ta’avale ae se fesoasoani, ae na ata le Leoleo ma fa’afetai atu i ai mo lana na oso fi afi a mai lona Tama faitoto’a ma fa’apea atu ia Meki, fa’amalosi ‘au. “Fa’afetai pe ma fusi o ia ma fa’apea atu i “Fa’amolemole lau susuga, o le afai ua i ai se aoga o la’u tauma- ai, “E leai se isi mea e sili ona teutupe lea sa tu’uina mai e se faiga i lenei aso mo oe le Tina gata mai ai lo maua fi afi a, ina tagata ia te a’u, ma le fa’atonuga aemaise ai le Vasega Fa’auu.” ua mafai ona avea oe ma maua ina ia tuuina atu ia te oe.” O le naunau o le Fafi ne lea i Tama. E le gata ua e fa’atula’i Na fa’afetai Meki i le Leoleo lona fi a iloa atili o Ianeta, na se lu’i mo lenei aai ma lenei faitoto’a ona ia tago lea ua uu mafua ai ona ia tago i lana ato aoga, ae o lea fo’i ua tafi esea mai le teutusi ma tu’u atu ia ma tu’u atu se teutusi ua uma ai ma le fa’afi tauli ua tele Lucy, ona fa’aauau loa lea o le ona ia saunia, e fai meaalofa atu tausaga o tula’i mai i lenei aai, latou ta’avale aga’i atu i se tasi ai i le tama’ita’i meauli. “Vaai o le fa’ailoga lanu lea o tagata o fale’aiga, lea ua fa’amoemoe oe Ianeta, o la’u meaalofa lea papa’e i tagata uli.” E fai atu e fai ai sa latou taumafataga o le mo oe, o le teutusi lea. O lo o i ai lava tala a le tamaloa o Meki i aoauli. O le naunau tele o le aiga i totonu ma la’u numera e te vili lona afafi ne, ae ua na o le tu o le e fi a iloa poo le a lea teutusi, atu ai taeao, ou te fi a talanoa atili tama’ita’i o Ianeta ma ata, ona na tago atu ai le fafi ne o Lucy ia te oe, ae talu ai o lo o to’atele ia faapea atu lea i ona matua, ua tatala, ae vaaia ai se tusi isi tagata o loo fi a talanoa mai ia “Fa’afetai fo’i i lo oulua alofa valaaulia faapitoa o loo i totonu. te oe, o le mafua’aga lea o le a moni, ua lua manatu ai e avea “Mo lau susuga Meki ma le fal- ou le fa’alavelave umi atu ai.” E a’u le teineititi meauli pologa, o etua ia Lucy, aemaise ai lava le fai lava tala a le Fafi ne ma aapa se tasi o lo oulua aiga.” Na vaaia tama’ita’i Tusitala ia Ianeta, ua atu ua fusi mai le tama’ita’i le maligi o loimata o le fafi ne o ou talosaga atu ma le fa’aaloalo meauli ma sogi atu i ai, ona Lucy ao ia fusi Ianeta, ma ia tele lava, mo se avanoa tatou te savali ese loa lea, ae o le taimi musumusu atu i ai, “Ianeta, o oe talisua fa’atasi ai ma o’u matua fo’i lea na vaaia ai le tau fai o le ma tama na fanau mai i o i le fale’aiga o le Golden View lolofi mai o ali’i ma tama’ita’i ma manava. E le toe fa’aluaina o lo o i le itu i sisifo o le taulaga o le vasega fa’au’u ma feiloa’i oe i se isi lava mea o lenei olaga, i le itula e 5:00 i le afi afi nanei, atu i le tama’ita’i o Ianeta, e ua ma fi afi a fo’i ina ua vaaia le mo sa tatou mafutaga fi afi a, atoa tusa ai o le lauga matagofi e, ua sagi sagi fi afi a atu o fanau ma ai ma le talanoaina o se mataupu lu’i ai o latou mafaufau e fi nau matua e lagolago oe i lenei aso.” e sili ona taua mo Ianeta. Soifua, ina ia ausia togi maualuluga i le Ua tuli oso le aiga i totonu o o Laneselota.” lumana’i. le latou ta’avale ma aga’i lemu Page 12 samoa news, Thursday, October 26, 2017 ➧ Aoaoga faaopoopo… Mai itulau 9 O ni isi o i latou na faama- O ni isi o ia fa’alavelave e onia mai e Le’i o le a latou tau- pei ona saunoa Le’i, e aofia ai le aveina fana e aofia ai Leoleo fa’alavelave e fa’atatau i le ali’i sinia, faapea ai Leoleo ua tofia Leoleo Suesue ia Det. Lusila i le Vaega Faapitoa o loo sailia Brown lea na tagatavaleina i le fualaau fa’asaina. E o o lava fo’i lata i le 10 tausaga talu ai, o le i le Komesina ua ia tauaveina faalavelave na tafana ai le Ofisa fo’i le laau malosi talu mai le o Leoleo i Leone, atoa ai ma le taimi na mae’a ai aoaoga i le 3 fa’alavelave lea na manu’a ai vaiaso talu ai. fo’i foliga o se ali’i Leoleo i se Sa ia faailoa i le Samoa pulufana. News e fa’apea, talu ai ni isi E ui i faasea mai le atunu’u o fa’alavelave ua tutupu i le e tusa ai o le mataupu lea ua atunu’u, ua mana’omia ai le fa’a a’upegaina ai Leoleo, ae tatau lea ona tauave e ali’i ma na saunoa Le’i e fa’apea, ua tama’ita’i a’upega, e fesoa- o o i le taimi ua tatau ai ona soani ai i le fa’atinoina o a latou fa’aa’upegaina Leoleo o le galuega. malo.

O le va’aiga i fa’ailoga matagofie sa tapena e le WPRFMC mo i latou na mautulaga i le faigafaiva fa’atauva lea sa fa’atautaia i le aso Faraile ua te’a. [ata: Leua Aiono Frost] FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2013 file photo, director James Toback attends the HBO premiere of “Seduced and Abandoned” at The Time Warner Center in New York. Toback has been accused of sexual harassment by more than 30 women in a report published Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in The Los Angeles Times. Feleti Barstow Public Library (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP, File) Utulei Village • 633-5816 (ph) • 633-5823 (fax) Art magazine publisher 10 Month Employment Opportunity (November 2017 – September 2018) 2 Full-Time Library Assistants (Polynesian Photo Archives) resigns over sexual DUTIES: Primarily will be working with Polynesian Photo Archive Collections: • Sorting, numbering, and scanning photographs. harassment suit • Shelves cataloged photos, processes and repairs photos as needed, and participates in inventory of photo collections. NEW YORK (AP) — A work environment.” • Works with patron inquiries and assists in locating photos using the OPAC. publisher of a renowned art “We will do everything in magazine resigned Wednesday, our ability to bring our work- May be asked to perform a variety of library support duties as: the same day a former employee place in line with our editorial • Assists library staff at circulation desk, children’s room, computer room, information desk, filed a lawsuit accusing him of mission, and we will use this technical services, or other areas of the library. May travel to schools for outreach programs sexually harassing her for years. opportunity to transform Art- with Assistant Librarian. The New York Times forum into a place of transpar- • Shelves library materials, processes and repairs library materials, and participates in shelf reports the suit filed in state ency, equity, and with zero tol- reading and inventory of library collection. court in Manhattan accuses erance for sexual harassment of • Works with library users and assists in locating materials, implementing programs, using the Knight Landesman of harassing any kind,” the statement said. OPAC, and learning to use the library effectively. Amanda Schmitt after she Landesman, 67, is consid- • Provides telephone contact to callers in a pleasant and professional manner, and relays started working at Artforum ered a mover and shaker in the written messages to library staff when needed. magazine in 2009. international art scene and is • Reports to Assistant Librarian in charge of immediate area of work, and reports ultimately Landesman groped her known for his colorful suits. to Territorial Librarian. repeatedly and sent her “I fully recognize that I have • Other duties as assigned. harassing messages over sev- tested certain boundaries, which REQUIRED: eral years, even after she left the I am working hard to correct,” • Good oral and written communication skills. magazine and told him to stop, Landesman told artnet News in • Fluent in both English and Samoan languages. Schmitt’s suit said. an email. “I have never willfully • Attention to detail. The owners of Artforum or intentionally harmed anyone. PREFERRED: also were accused in the suit of However, I am fully engaged in • High school diploma, GED, or combined work experience and education. being aware of his behavior but seeking help to insure that my • Prior experience in library work. doing little to stop it. The suit behavior with both friends and • Customer service experience. includes accounts from other colleagues is above reproach in women, although none of them the future.” SALARY RANGE: are plaintiffs. His resignation follows a ASG GS 5 ($5.12-$6.06 / $10,657-$12,607) The magazine’s other string of women coming for- To Apply : publishers issued a state- ward recently to talk about Pick up Employment Application at Feleti Barstow Public Library. Completed applications and ment saying Landesman had being sexually harassed by resume must be returned to the library by November 7, 2017. “engaged in unacceptable powerful men in entertainment behavior and caused a hostile and media. samoa news, Thursday, October 26, 2017 Page 13 Asia shares drift on Wall St retreat; ECB meeting in focus

HONG KONG (AP) — FED SHORTLIST: Antici- Asian shares were drifting pation is building for President Thursday as Wall Street’s Donald Trump’s decision on retreat from recent record highs who should lead the Federal and a widely awaited European Reserve once current Chair Central Bank meeting gave Janet Yellen’s term expires investors reason to pause. in February. His choice is KEEPING SCORE: Japan’s expected before he leaves for benchmark Nikkei 225 index an Asia trip on Nov. 3. In a TV edged 0.2 percent higher to interview, he praised Yellen 21,740.97 while South Korea’s but also acknowledged his con- Kospi was fl at at 2,492.42. fl icting desire to make his own Hong Kong’s Hang Seng mark. Among the four other slipped 0.1 percent to 28,270.70 candidates, Trump’s top eco- but the Shanghai Composite in nomic adviser, Gary Cohn, is mainland China crept 0.2 per- now seen as out of the running. cent higher to 3,403.87. Austra- WALL STREET: Major lia’s S&P/ASX 200 dipped 0.1 U.S. benchmarks lost ground percent to 5,898.60. as a string of poor earnings Men walk past an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei 225 index at a securities fi rm ECB: The European Central reports hit investor sentiment. Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 in Tokyo. Japanese and Hong Kong shares rose Tuesday on optimism over Bank’s policy meeting, where The S&P 500 shed 0.5 percent an overnight rally on Wall Street, where indexes are setting set more records, but some other Asian it’s expected to sketch out a plan to 2,557.15. The Dow Jones markets were closed for holidays. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) to exit its extraordinary stim- industrial average fell 0.5 per- ulus program, is shaping up to cent to 23,329.46. The Nasdaq be the day’s big market moving composite sank 0.5 percent event. The euro was rising as to 6,563.89. CURRENCIES: Australian court to rule on investors awaited ECB chief The dollar rose to 113.46 yen Mario Draghi’s blueprint on from 113.75 yen in late trading phasing out its 60 billion euro Wednesday. The euro edged ($71 billion) monthly bond pur- up to $1.1829 from $1.1813. deputy leader’s fate on Friday chase program, with attention ENERGY: Oil futures fell. focused on whether it’s going to Benchmark U.S. crude shed 9 CANBERRA, Australia polls, and the rural voters he under a cloud — the three min- be withdrawn more quickly or cents to $52.09 a barrel in elec- (AP) — Australia’s High Court represents could throw both isters and Nick Xenophon, slowly than expected. tronic trading on the New York will rule Friday on whether Joyce and his administration leader of a minor party — are QUOTE: “About the only Mercantile Exchange. The con- seven lawmakers including the out of offi ce. The earliest pos- Australian-born and did nothing thing that matters today is what tract lost 29 cents to settle at deputy prime minister and two sible date for such an election is to become foreign citizens. Mario Draghi says at the ECB $52.18 a barrel on Wednesday. senior ministers are eligible to Dec. 2. The government argued press conference later today,” Brent crude, used to price inter- sit in Parliament in a case that Six senators could be dis- that only New Zealand-born said Rob Carnell, ING’s head national oils, sank 10 cents to threatens the conservative gov- qualifi ed, though the balance Scott Ludlam and India-born of Asian research. $58.34 per barrel in London. ernment’s slender majority. of power would not change Malcolm Roberts should be Prime Minister Malcolm since senators can be replaced disqualifi ed. The government Turnbull has said he is confi - without elections. Two of them argues that those two senators dent that the seven judges will however are government minis- from minor parties failed to take not take a literal interpretation ters, Fiona Nash who inherited reasonable steps to ensure they of a 116-year-old section of the British citizenship from her were not dual nationals. constitution that bans “a subject father and Matt Canavan who Government lawyer Stephen or citizen of a foreign power” became an Italian through his Donaghue told the High Court from sitting in Parliament. maternal grandparents. judges the other fi ve lawmakers The fate of Deputy Prime Contentious decisions made should not be disqualifi ed Minister Barnaby Joyce is most by ineligible ministers could be because they did not voluntarily crucial to the government in an challenged in the courts. acquire or retain citizenship of unprecedented political crisis. At the emergency hearing another country. If the court rules that he was two weeks ago, the High Court “If a person is not aware illegally elected in July last year heard doubts about whether either that they are a dual citizen due to New Zealand citizen- Canavan’s Italian citizenship or of a signifi cant prospect that ship he unknowingly inherited was valid. they are, in our submission by from his father, the ruling coali- The Australian Constitution defi nition that person cannot tion could lose its single-seat took effect in 1901 and only two have a split allegiance,” Dona- majority in the House of Repre- lawmakers before now had ever ghue told the court. sentatives, where governments been caught by the ban on dual Bret Walker, a lawyer for are formed. nationals. Joyce and Nash, told the court Joyce could stand in a by- In both cases, the lawmaker that neither knew until recently Th is Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017 photo shows an arrangement of election, having renounced his was born overseas and was that they were dual citizens pills of the opioid oxycodone-acetaminophen in New York. Kiwi citizenship. But the gov- disqualifi ed from Parliament. of New Zealand and Britain, (AP Photo/Patrick Sison) ernment is unpopular in opinion But four of the seven currently respectively. Page 14 samoa news, Thursday, October 26, 2017 Thailand grieves in elaborate final goodbye to King Bhumibol BANGKOK (AP) — A heat and torrential downpours ceremony in an ornate throne to secure street-side vantage hall Thursday morning began points to witness the funeral. the transfer of the remains of Thousands of police and vol- Thailand’s King Bhumibol unteers are on hand to ensure Adulyadej to his spectacular order and entry into the royal golden crematorium in the royal quarter, which has been tightly quarter of Bangkok after a year controlled to eliminate the faint of mourning for the monarch possibility of protest against Thais hailed as “Father.” the monarchy or military Three separate and intensely government. solemn processions involving An activist had been detained thousands of troops, a golden earlier this week after writing palanquin, a chariot and a royal on Facebook that he planned to gun carriage will move the royal wear red clothing on the day of urn representing Bhumibol’s Bhumibol’s cremation, a color remains from the Dusit Maha associated with support for Prasad Throne Hall to the cre- political movements ousted in matorium. The journey along recent coups. a 2-kilometer (1.2-mile) route Before dawn on Thursday, Thai volunteers distribute a meal for mourners who gathered close to a replica of the royal crema- will take at least three hours 63-year-old Somnuk Yonsam- torium in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017. Thailand on Wednesday began an elaborate and is being watched by tens of Ar sat on a paper mat amid a five-day funeral for King Bhumibol Adulyadej with his son, the new monarch, performing Buddhist thousands of mourners dressed crowd of onlookers opposite the merit-making rites in preparation for moving Bhumibol’s remains to a spectacular golden cremato- all in black and broadcast across Grand Palace in Bangkok. rium. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe) the country. Her granddaughter slept in Thais have braved tropical her lap and her husband rested his head against a metal barrier. The family arrived the day before from the coastal prov- ince of Rayong, where they run a food stall. Somnak waved a fan to cool herself, but said she was not tired. “I feel blessed to be able to sit here, and be part of this,” she said. “It’s an important day for us.” The elaborate funeral for Bhumibol will take place over five days and began Wednesday with his son, King Maha Vaji- ralongkorn, performing Bud- dhist merit-making rites before chanting monks and officials in immaculate white uniforms. Bhumibol will be cremated on Thursday evening within a golden edifice built over a year and representing mystical Mount Meru, where Buddhist and Hindu gods are believed to dwell. Deceased Thai royals have traditionally been kept upright in elaborate urns during official mourning. But Bhumibol, who spent much of his early life in the West, opted to be put in a coffin, with the urn placed next to it for devotional purposes. Bhumibol’s death at age 88 on Oct. 13, 2016, after a reign of seven decades sparked a national outpouring of grief and a year of mourning. Millions of Thais visited the throne hall at Bangkok’s Grand Palace to pay respects. The adulation Bhumibol inspired was fostered by palace courtiers who worked to rebuild the prestige of a monarchy that lost its mystique and power when a 1932 coup ended cen- turies of absolute rule by Thai kings. That effort built a semi- divine aura around Bhumibol, who was protected from criti- cism by a draconian lese mejeste law that mandates prison of up to 15 years for insulting senior royals. samoa news, Thursday, October 26, 2017 Page 15 States lose push to force Trump to restart health subsidies SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — courts, which will take months. A U.S. judge on Wednesday Becerra said he will continue to rejected a request from 18 states press the case. and the District of Columbia to “The fight for affordable force the Trump administration health care moves forward,” to resume paying “Obamacare” he said in a statement after subsidies right away and scolded the ruling. “The actions by the the coalition for claiming health Trump Administration under- care costs would rise without mine critical payments that federal help. keep costs of health care afford- State attorneys general, all able for working families.” Democrats and led by Xavier President Donald Trump Becerra of California, argued announced earlier this month that the monthly payments are that he will cut off the pay- required under former Presi- ments, saying Obama’s law is dent Barack Obama’s health imploding and criticizing the care law and cutting them off subsidies as insurance company will harm consumers. The pay- bailouts. The White House says ments reimburse insurers for the government cannot legally providing lower-income people continue paying them because with discounts on out-of-pocket there is no formal authorization costs. from Congress. U.S. District Judge Vince The judge said in his ruling Chhabria, an Obama appointee, that the Trump administration Governor General, Dame Patsy ReThursday, October 26, 2017, center, New Zealand First leader said the states had devised had the stronger legal argu- Winston Peters and new Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, right, pose following the government’s workarounds to the lost subsi- ment, though he cautioned that swearing in ceremony at Government House in Wellington, New Zealand, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017. dies that would give millions the question of whether Con- Ardern, 37-year’s-old is New Zealand’s youngest leader in more than 150 years and hopes to take of lower-income people even gress had permanently set aside the country on a more liberal path following nine years of rule by the conservative National Party. better health care options. money for the subsidies was (Mark Mitchell/New Zealand Herald via AP) That means the emergency “close and complicated.” order the states sought would be Chhabria hammered an “counterproductive,” the judge attorney for the state of Cali- said. fornia at a hearing this week Jacinda Ardern is sworn in as The states should stop over how the change would “yelling about higher pre- affect consumers. miums” and “focus instead on Gregory Brown, who repre- communicating the message that sented California, said the deci- New Zealand prime minister they have devised a response ... sion was creating “uncertainty that will prevent harm to the and chaos” that could lead insur- large majority of people while ance companies to opt out of the WELLINGTON, New Zea- taking their oaths Thursday in September election but man- in fact allowing millions of health law. Brown also said it land (AP) — Jacinda Ardern has Wellington. aged to find enough common lower-income people to get a would “spook consumers.” been sworn in as New Zealand At 37 years old, Ardern ground with two smaller parties better deal on health insurance Chhabria wasn’t buying the prime minister and says she will is the South Pacific nation’s to form a government. in 2018,” Chhabria said. argument. He said California lead a government that’s active, youngest leader in more than The conservative National The states had asked and other states had anticipated focused, empathetic and strong. 150 years and its third female Party won the previous three Chhabria to order the gov- the subsidies would end and Ardern and other senior law- prime minister. elections and finished with the ernment to keep making the found a way to ensure con- makers from her new govern- Her liberal Labour Party did most votes but now finds itself payments while their lawsuit sumers would not pay more for ment attended the ceremony not win the most votes in the on the opposition benches. works its way through the insurance. NOTICE OF OFFICE CLOSURE The Law Office of Sharron Rancourt will close on November 10, 2017. All current clients having an active/pending matter with our Office are urged to contact our Office prior toNovember 10, 2017 to arrange the release of your file. Please contact our Office at: 684-633-6264 to ensure your file(s) will be ready when you arrive. If you have any questions, please contact our Office during normal business hours. **Official Business Calls Only Please This sketch released by the FBI shows one of two suspects in the FA’AFETAI TELE LAVA mysterious case of a young mother who was found battered and bruised but alive along a freeway after she was missing for three Law Office of Sharron Rancourt weeks. Sheriff’s Sgt. Brian Jackson said the sketches are being Tedi of Samoa Building, 1st Floor released 10 months after Sherri Papini disappearance because PO BOX 4844 of Papini’s difficulty in recalling what her abductors looked like. Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 Papini disappeared Nov. 2, 2016, while jogging near her home in Shasta County, about 215 miles (350 kilometers) north of San Francisco. (FBI via AP) Page 16 samoa news, Thursday, October 26, 2017

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