Purse seiner Lt. Gov. Lemanu P. Mauga, captain falls to a retired US Army offi cer, set- ting down a wreath at the his death 2 VA Memorial in Tafuna last Friday, during a special cer- emony to honor all veterans. uscg explains Port Th e wreath purposely featured fresh red, white, and blue Heavy Weather fl owers, with the inscription: “To all veterans, Th ank You conditions... 3 For Your Service!” See story for details. [photo: AF] the Blue empire takes another Jv football championship B1 ONLINE @ SAMOANEWS.COM le faamaonia moliaga C M fa’asaga i se ali’i Y K DAILY CIRCULATION 7,000 faiaoga Lali Pago Pago, aMerican saMoa MonDay, noveMBer 13, 2017 $1.00 Veterans honored during a special ceremony last DPs BuilDing to get MucH neeDeD rePairs It’s been a month since a small fi re broke out on the second fl oor of the Dept. of Public Safety’s main building in Fagatogo and now work is being carried out to repair the area that was Friday damaged by the blaze. Th e structure, along with the two small buildings to the east of it (the old by Ausage Fausia Samoa News Reporter jail, which now houses the DPS records offi ce; and the former Naval station bakery, the former American Samoa joined the rest of the nation in honoring home of the DPS Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program), are listed on the National Register of veterans during a special ceremony held at the VA Memorial Historic Sites. Th e designation, according to American Samoa Historic Preservation Offi cer David in Tafuna last Friday morning. Government leaders, veterans, Herdrich, means steps are taken to ensure that the historical character of the building is preserved. families and friends came together to pay tribute to the sacrifi ces Any building that is listed on the National Register, or considered to be eligible, “is protected in the of the men and women in the US Armed Forces. sense that if federal funds are used to do anything to it, then it’s required that the federal agency Lt. Gov. Lemanu Peleti Mauga, on behalf of Gov. Lolo Mat- make a determination whether or not the building will be adversely aff ected by that work.” alasi Moliga, who is off-island, delivered the special remarks. When contacted for an explanation yesterday, Herdrich said the original DPS building had Also present were Fono leaders, traditional leaders and cabinet a balcony on the front, which is the same area that is being torn down (see photo). members — some of whom are veterans. Herdrich said the wall isn’t original so it is possible to demolish that section of the building Military retirees, some dressed in uniform, were also present, and rebuild it to either mirror what it originally looked like, or how it was prior to the fi re. along with offi cers of the American Samoa Army Reserve Unit. Th e rest of the building however, cannot be torn down. It is protected under federal law. The ceremony was organized by the Offi ce of Veterans Affairs “Th ey could do work, but they cannot change the historical character of the building,” Herdrich headed by VA Offi cer Mrs. Rosie Tago Lancaster and the Gov- reiterated. He explained that being listed on the National Register of Historic Sites doesn’t neces- ernor’s Offi ce. sarily mean a building cannot be demolished. Th ere are instances where — if the building is not Wreaths were laid at the Veterans Monument in Tafuna to salvageable and the damage is beyond repair — the building can be torn down, under federal law, honor the service of men and women from the various branches but a Memorandum of Agreement has to be in eff ect, detailing mitigations and data including pho- of the US military. tographs, measured drawings, and other information. “But the DPS building isn’t in that type of After a warm welcome by HTC Malemo Tausaga to welcome ‘unsalvageable’ state — yet,” said Herdrich. “Th ere is damage to the second fl oor and there are other everyone who was in attendance, CCCAS Amanave’s Rev. Iese repair issues involved.” Samoa News understands that there have been suggestions to restore the Aasa, a retired Army Staff Sgt., led the service with a prayer, and building to the way it looked when it was fi rst constructed. In the meantime, the American Samoa hymns were sung by his congregation’s choir. Historic Preservation Offi ce is looking for funds to help get the job done. As for DPS operations, Representatives from the VA raised the US and American cars that are impounded are being stored at the DPS east substation in Faga’itua and the rest of the workforce is being housed at the Lumana’i building — fi rst and second fl oor. Others are working out (Continued on page 5) of the DPS west substation in Tafuna. [photo: Blue Chen-Fruean] C M Y K Manumalo HS ‘adopts’ Pala Lagoon by Blue Chen-Fruean tion Agency (AS-EPA). Samoa News Correspondent The Flames, along with What initially started off underclassmen, teachers, and as a low key pick-a-thon for members of Manumalo Baptist Manumalo High School stu- Church started picking up trash dents turned into something in the area across the street from bigger last Saturday when the the Tafuna Correctional Facility school announced that it will (TCF), heading towards the ‘adopt’ the Pala Lagoon in Lions Park playground. Tafuna as part of its contribution Altogether, more than 20 to the Keep American Samoa trash bags full of plastic water Beautiful (KASB) program, bottles and shopping bags, sty- spearheaded by the American rofoam plates, clothes, soda Samoa Environmental Protec- (Continued on page 6) Page 2 samoa news, Monday, November 13, 2017 Purse seiner captain falls to his death Police investigation reveals no foul play by Ausage Fausia witness told police he ran over Samoa News Reporter to help but the victim was After a thorough investiga- nowhere to be seen, he was tion into the unexpected death already underwater. of a fishing vessel captain last The witness said he ran in month, local police have recom- to the vessel to inform the crew mended to close the case, after members about what happened, they determined no criminal and he also contacted his super- act was involved, and the inci- visor and alerted the port secu- dent was nothing more than an rity guard to contact the authori- unfortunate accident. ties about the incident. The deceased, a 62-year- Two crew members dove old man, was a US citizen and into the ocean in an attempt captain of the US flagged purse to search for the victim whose seiner, Cape Farret. body was found a few moments Reports say the incident later. A rope was used to tie the occurred around 9 p.m. Sat- victim’s waist so they could urday, October 28th, 2017 hoist him up on to the dock. behind the Samoa Tuna Proces- According to what the wit- sors (STP) facility in Atu’u. ness told police, the victim was The man is believed to have underwater for at least 15 to 20 fallen into the ocean and sus- minutes. tained injuries to his head. Other witnesses who were Witnesses told police the interviewed told a similar story victim was allegedly under the to police about what happened influence of alcohol. before and during the incident. It was revealed that on Police were able to obtain the night of the incident, after a copy of surveillance footage dinner and drinks with his col- from the STP/ IT department, leagues, the victim was dropped which provided corroborating off at the STP facility. proof that no criminal act was He was reportedly intoxi- involved and the incident was cated and was swaying while an unfortunate accident. walking — staggering most of The victim’s body was the time — while making his transported to the LBJ Hospital way behind the dock where the around 10:25 p.m that same fishing vessel was moored. night, and he was pronounced The gangway of the fishing vessel the purse seiner’s captain tried to cross before he accidentally fell Police questioned several dead at 10:41 p.m into the ocean and died. See story for details. [photo: AF] STP employees who were According to the report, the working at the time of the victim sustained a deep scalp incident. One of them, a fork- laceration on the right side of lift driver, told police he was his forehead. The exact cause stacking empty fish steel bins of death it undetermined at this Medical School Scholarship when he saw the victim walking time, as an autopsy will be con- past him and on to the vessel. ducted to determine whether the The victim appeared drunk victim died from drowning or because he was not walking blunt force trauma to the head. OPPORTUNITY straight but instead, swaying Samoa News understands and staggering. As the victim that members of the victim’s LBJTMC in conjunction stepped on to the boat, he family arrived in the territory slipped and fell over — head from the US last week, to take with ASG is offering a first — into the ocean, between his body home. full scholarship to the Fiji the vessel and the port. The School of Medicine at the Bannon appeals to Jews to join Fiji National University war on GOP establishment

NEW YORK (AP) — Presi- “That’s how we still allow Upon graduation, recipient will receive a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery dent Donald Trump’s former the American government to degree (MBBS) chief strategist on Sunday finance people that have blood called on American Jews to on their hands of innocent *Minimum educational requirement is a Bachelor’s Degree. join his war on the Republican Jewish civilians.” establishment. The Zionist Organization of Application requirements: Steve Bannon appealed to America has largely embraced the Zionist Organization of Bannon, while other Jewish • Copy of degree(s) - focus on Sciences America to “work as partners” leaders have raised concerns • Copy of degree transcripts in his crusade against GOP about him and the news outlet leaders he blames for blocking he runs, Breitbart News, which • Curriculum Vitae/Resume Trump’s agenda. is popular among some white Bannon delivered the fiery supremacists, anti-Semites and • Two letters of recommendation address at the organization’s others who identify with the so- annual awards dinner in New called alt-right movement. Applications must be submitted by York, with several current Bannon, who left the White and former Trump staffers in House in August, is now trying November 30, 2017 for 2018 Spring attendance. to raise money to defeat sev- Semester “We’re leading an insur- eral sitting Republican senators gency movement against the he says are blocking Trump’s Republican establishment,” agenda in Washington. For more information, Bannon charged, blaming his “President Trump needs our adversaries in the establishment back,” he declared. “We’re a please contact LBJ’s CMO’s Office at for playing games. nation at war. This war is only 633-1222 ext 480 or Email: akenese. “That’s how you get the Iran going to be won if we bind deal,” he continued. together and work as partners.” [email protected] samoa news, Monday, November 13, 2017 Page 3 USCG explains Port Heavy Weather Conditions it sets for port and mariners only PHWc levels: “WHisKey,” “X-ray,” “yanKee,” “Zulu” by Fili Sagapolutele At the Whiskey level, “open Samoa News Correspondent areas of piers should be cleared At last week’s 2017-2018 of debris.” Tropical Cyclone Workshop The next level is “X-Ray”, for local media, the US Coast which is 48-hours before trop- Guard shared with participants ical storm force winds impact a details of the agency’s Marine commercial port. Safety Information Bulletins At the Whiskey and X-Ray (MSIB), which are issued spe- levels, Thompsen said USCG cifi cally for the Port of Pago sends out 2 assessment teams Pago and mariners when there who will visit all facilities and is an approaching storm. vessels in port, and provide Frank Thomsen of the local notifi cation for them to prepare USCG Marine Safety Detach- to leave port for those vessels ment Unit was invited by the over 300 gross tons, such as National Weather Service purse seiners. Offi ce (NWSO) in Tafuna and “Our team would identify local Department of Homeland any hazards, and bring it up to Security (ASDHS) to speak at the facility to make sure it’s rec- High school students from Manumalo Academy spent their weekend picking up trash in the the media workshop. tifi ed before the arrival of the Tafuna Pala Lagoon area, specifi cally across the street from the Territorial Correction Facility all NWSO Meteorologist-in- storm,” he explained, adding the way past the Lions Club public playground across from the Nu’uuli VocTech High School campus. Charge, Elinor Lutu-McMoore that the X-Ray level includes Samoa News understands the group was able to fi ll more than 20 trash bags in a matter of hours. explained that there is confu- pre-assessments of the harbor [photo: BC] sion with their messages that go and possibly stand-up the out. “People don’t understand Marine Transportation System to shake again very strongly,” that Coast Guard’s main focus Recovery unit. she said. “All of our neighbors [with its message] is our Pago Twenty four hours before Magnitude 6.5 quake hits Costa were in the street. In front of my Pago Harbor and our mariners,” tropical storm force winds house there is an overlook some she said. arrive, the MSIB “Yankee” Rica coast, shakes capital people started to go up, but it Samoa News notes that notice is issued, meaning it’s quickly started to shake again.” in the past, when the USCG time to prepare to secure cargo VSAN JOSE, Costa Rica the Pacifi c Coast. The govern- Four minutes after the initial issues weather bulletins, com- operations at port and get any (AP) — A strong earthquake ment reported some rockslides earthquake, a magnitude 5.2 munity members who see it end last minute vessel departures to with a preliminary magnitude of obstructing highways near the aftershock struck. up panicking, which results in sea to avoid the storm. It is also 6.5 shook Costa Rica on Sunday epicenter. President Luis Guillermo confusion. the time the port will possibly night, knocking items from The U.S. Geological Survey Solis said via Twitter that the (Samoa News online is be closed to incoming traffi c. shelves and sending people said the earthquake was cen- government was still gathering updated when there is an The fourth level, “Zulu”, rushing outside in panic. tered about 10 miles (15 kilo- information. He urged people approaching storm, because is set 12 hours before tropical The country’s Public Safety meters) southeast of the town to remain calm and prepare for it’s monitored by off island storm force winds arrive and at Ministry said there were reports of Jaco, which is about 60 (100 aftershocks. Matt Hogan was residents and others, including this level, there is anticipation of two serious injuries as a kilometers) miles southwest of at home in Punta Uvita, about a companies who have business of port closure to inbound/out- result of the quake, but did not the capital, San Jose. The quake 90-minute drive down the coast operations connected to Amer- bound traffi c. provide additional details. was at a depth of about 12 miles from the epicenter when the ican Samoa.) Also, there is no terminal, Electricity was knocked out (20 kilometers). Magdalena earthquake hit around 8:30 p.m. USCG’s presentation at facility or vessel operations per- in some areas as power lines Lopez, who lives in Jaco, said He said the shaking whipped the workshop provided details mitted, with a possible fi ne for and poles fell, but there were no the tremor started softly, but up two-foot waves in his swim- and information on the agen- violations. Closure of the port is reports of major infrastructure quickly strengthened. ming pool and knocked over cy’s work and preparations - issued by the COPT. damage from the tremor, which “When we were trying to glasses and containers in the working with local authorities When asked to elaborate hit in a lightly populated area on get out of the house it started kitchen. when there is an approaching on the possible fi ne, Thomsen storm. replied, “civil penalties, up Thomsen explained the “Port to about $45,000 per day, per Heavy Weather Conditions” is violation.” set by the USCG for maritime After the storm passes, and Thank You • Fa’afetai Tele ports and used to describe, gen- if the port is closed, Thomsen Silipas Playhouse and the Cast & Crew of Twinderella erally, restrictions needed to said a USCG representative wish to thank the following patrons of arts and supporters for their contribution to the success protect life, vessels, facilities, will be at the ASDHS Emer- of its first stage production. ports and the environment from gency Operation Center to brief “Play is the highest form of research.”--Albert Einstein severe weather. authorities. An assessment is He said when USCG puts conducted before the port is Hon. Governor Lolo & First Lady Cynthia Moliga, out the MSIB, it’s “specifi cally re-opened. Dancing Fingers Official Patrons of Arts Peter E. Reid Stevedoring Inc. for the port and the traveling “All reopening decisions Congresswoman Aumua Amata Radewagen Mrs. Olivia Reid-Gillet (GHC Reid & Co.) mariners within the port and will be coordinated by the Uelese Petaia, Actor Pago Airport Inn, Ltd. waterways” of America Samoa. [local] Coast Guard and the Port Mr. & Mrs. Sisifo Lauvao, Jr. Rev. & Mrs, Vaifi Sautia & Calvary Temple AOG There are four specifi c levels director with fi nal concurrence Mr. Kuki Tuiasosopo, Chair ASCC Fine Arts Rev. & Mrs. Livigisitone Nuusila of the MSIB — which go out by the COTP in Honolulu,” he Dept. to the government, maritime said, and noted that depending Rev. & Mrs. Lalomauga Paau, CCCAS Fagaalu Mrs. Regina Meredith-Fitiao (Artistic Director) public, and port. on what was found during the Vaito’a Hans Langkilde, Chairman, Dr. Sybil Johnson The fi rst level is labeled post-assessment, Honolulu will Board of Directors, American Red Cross Mrs. Faletoi Siaosi “Whiskey” and issued 72-hours determine the types of assets CWO & Mrs. Elise Tafao (Ret.) Mr. Solofa Liua (Set Builder) before tropical force winds are and resources needed for Amer- Mr. Utu Abe Malae, CEO, ASPA Mr. Sesolo Afoa & Mr. Sa Lam Yuen anticipated to impact a com- ican Samoa as part of recovery Dr. Oreta Togafau, Director, Procurement Office, (Set Builders) mercial port. The USCG Cap- efforts. ASG Ms. Ruth Tauivi (Light Tech) tain Of The Port (COTP), based Thomsen recalled that fol- Mr. & Mrs. Lesa Pilimai, Pacific Grading Corp. Mr. Iosia Pati (Sound Tech) in Honolulu, may restrict opera- lowing the Sept. 29, 2009 tsu- tions or deny entry to vessels nami a USCG C-130 aircraft Mrs. Moelili’a Seui, CEO, Intersections Leuma Mareko, Loseta Smith, Timoa Mageo, & transporting oil or hazardous landed the next day at the Ala Mai Gas Station Vaipalolo Ofagalilo material. Tafuna airport with FEMA and Mrs. Elisapeta Faalafi Jones (Opening Prayers & Music Performances) Additionally, vessels over Coast Guard personnel, and Ms. Lahina Mulitalo Samoa News 300-gross tons should begin assistance for the territory. Mr. & Mrs. John Marsh V103 Radio Station making plans to leave the harbor “So depending on the Mr. & Mrs. Keith McFall & Family KVZK-TV and go out to sea, while vessels damage, Honolulu sets the assis- Mrs. Taunese Ofagalilo & Family Finally…to all our families and friends who over 200-gross tons wishing to tance for American Samoa,” he bought tickets for the show…God bless you all. remain in port should submit a pointed out. Poe Mageo, Director request to the COTP. Dancing Fingers Learning Center (Continued on page 7) Page 4 samoa news, Monday, November 13, 2017 Turkey denies report of plan to kidnap cleric Gulen from US ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey said. . has dismissed as “utterly false, Michael Flynn Jr.’s attorney ludicrous and groundless” a declined to comment on the report that Turkish offi cials allegations. may have discussed paying mil- Gulen has been living in the lions of dollars to have a U.S.- U.S. for nearly two decades. based Muslim cleric kidnapped. He is a former ally of Turkish The Wall Street Journal President Recep Tayyip reported Friday that Special Erdogan until their 2013 public Counsel Robert Mueller was falling-out led the government investigating an alleged plot to declare Gulen’s network a involving former U.S. National terror group. Security Adviser Michael Flynn Nearly 50,000 people are and his son to hand Fethullah behind bars in Turkey and more Gulen over to Ankara for as than 100,000 civil servants have Police speaking to a Samoa supporter in Ōtara last weekend. [photo: RNZ] much as $15 million. been dismissed from their jobs Turkey blames the cleric and for alleged links to the cleric’s his supporters for a July 2016 network in the government’s military coup attempt that killed crackdown after the failed coup. 250 people. Gulen, who lives in Also behind bars in Turkey Pennsylvania, has denied being for alleged links to Gulen is Pacifi c Island behind it. U.S. pastor Andrew Brunson, The Turkish Embassy in who has lived in Turkey for Washington reiterated demands over 20 years. Erdogan said late Saturday for the United in September the U.S. was News in Brief States to extradite Gulen so he pressing Turkey to return a compiled by Samoa News staff the Samoa Airways 737-800 government.” can stand trial. “cleric” while refusing to hand saMoa’s neWest Boeing touched down at Faleolo (Source: Samoa Press The embassy in a statement over another “cleric.” international airline Airport, Saturday afternoon. Secretariat) rejected “all allegations that The Turkish Embassy said Samoa Airways is ready for For Vice President Halldor saMoa airWays Part- Turkey would resort to means the Turkish people fi nd Gulen’s its Inaugural fl ight scheduled the delivery of the aircraft on ners WitH airfi for external to the rule of law” to continued refuge in the U.S. for the beginning of next week, a wet lease to Samoa vindi- Wireless in-fligHt get Gulen back on Turkish soil. “perplexing and deeply frus- Tuesday, November 14, 2017 cates his decision made three entertainMent Flynn’s lawyers also have trating.” Complicating relations from Apia to Auckland, NZ. years ago to approach govern- Samoa Airways has part- disputed the Journal report that further is the case of a Turkish- The Government’s vision ment for a partnership after a nered with AirFi to deliver Mueller was looking into a Iranian businessman on trial in of bringing back its own air- courtesy call to Prime Minister wireless in-fl ight entertainment meeting where Flynn allegedly the U.S. for evading U.S. sanc- line through the re-establish- Tuilaepa Lupesoliai Dr. Sailele (IFE). discussed a plan that would pay tions on Iran. A former Turkish ment of Polynesian Airlines’ Malielegaoi. And three long Customers can enjoy com- him and his son “to forcibly economy minister and an exec- jet services is coming to frui- years of regular 48 hour fl ights plimentary movies, tv shows remove” Gulen. utive of a state-owned Turkish tion. Samoa Airways, now as between Iceland and Samoa as and music onboard by streaming Flynn, a retired lieutenant bank have also been indicted. the country’s Flag carrier will talks between the two parties the airline’s ‘Faafi afi aga Enter- general, did lobbying work for In a meeting last week, fi nally join the international continued has paid off with the tainment’ channel with their Turkey last year. Turkish Prime Minister Binali arena of airways in this modern arrival the Boeing 737 which mobile, tablet or laptop: “Out of respect for the pro- Yildirim and U.S. Vice Presi- era of technology both globally will hopefully be the beginning 1. Switch your device to cess of the various investiga- dent Michael Pence discussed and within the Pacifi c Region, of a long mutual and benefi cial “Airplane mode”; tions regarding the 2016 cam- the cases among other sources initially with fl ights between partnership between the two 2. When in “Airplane mode” paign, we have intentionally of strain, including the U.S. Samoa, NZ and Australia. parties. turn-on your wireless connec- avoided responding to every backing of Syrian Kurdish An offi cial launch ceremony Icelandair was given less tion only; rumor or allegation,” the law- militants in the war against the took place at Faleolo Interna- than fi ve months to deliver 3. Connect to “AirFi open” yers said in a statement. “But Islamic State group. Turkey has tional Airport yesterday (Samoa and it did Saturday with fl ying WIFI access point; today’s news cycle has brought been infuriated by the U.S. sup- Time), Monday, Nov.13, at Samoa Airway colors to the 4. Open your web browser allegations about General port for a group it considers an 4pm, with the keynote address letter. and enjoy. Flynn, ranging from kidnap- extension of the outlawed Kurd- delivered by Prime Minister Icelandair Group is not new Samoa Airways announced ping to bribery, that are so out- istan Workers’ Party or PKK, Tuilaepa Fatialofa Lupesoliai to the region. at Future Travel Experience rageous and prejudicial that we which has waged an insurgency Dr. Sailele Malielegaoi. It has a successful partner- Asia in Singapore that it will are making an exception to our within Turkey for more than 30 Leading up to the offi cial ship with Air Niugini which has deploy AirFi’s portable wire- usual rule: they are false,” they years. launch this week, the aircraft proven to be catalyst for Papua less IFE on its Boeing 737-800 arrived on Saturday and before New Guinea’s international aircraft. touchdown, it conducted a fl y connections and for that coun- According to Samoa Air- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR pass from the north-coast of try’s booming tourism industry. ways CEO, Seiuli Alvin Tuala, Samoa News welcomes and encourages Savai’i, over the islands of Icelandair currently leases five the IFE system will be a “cor- Letters to the Editor. 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It was a moment of truth effective air services whilst There have been dozens of the Publisher at the address provided above. for Icelandair’s Vice President exceeding our stakeholders’ arrests for brawling and disor- Please visit samoanews.com for weekend updates. Halldor Daddi Halldorsson as expectation is paramount to (Continued on page 8) samoa news, Monday, November 13, 2017 Page 5 ➧ Veterans honored… Continued from page 1 Samoa fl ags, as the CCCAS another son of American Samoa Amanave choir belted out the who departed last Friday eve- national anthems. ning. Auina Solaita, son of Presentation of services Aileen and Anthony Solaita of fl ags were carried out by rep- Pago Pago. He is in Hawai’i for resentatives from each branch team preparations, before he including the U.S Army, heads to the US Marine Corps Marines, Navy, Air Force, and base in San Diego. Coast Guard. The Lt. governor acknowl- During his remarks, Lemanu, edged the presence of all vet- a veteran himself, said his heart erans from the different branches is fi lled with joy and high spirits of the US Armed Forces, and as the territory joins the nation especially the American Samoa in celebrating the 99th Veterans Gold Star families.“Today, we Day this year, a day to honor honor our veterans. We enjoy families and those who served the freedom that we have today in the military. only because these men and “This is a day we celebrate women were willing to step up the service of our national and be responsible to fi ght for heroes, those people who have us, and that’s why we call them given their lives and did some- heroes. thing bigger so our families and “We must also not forget people can enjoy the freedom those veterans and families and the value of life,” Lemanu who can’t be here amongst said.Lemanu said Veterans Day us because it pains and hurts for many is a day to refl ect, them to remember their best,” a day to remember, a day of Lemanu said. healing, a day to celebrate and The US Army Reserves fi red meet families and friends, and a a gun salute into the air while a day to give thanks. bugler, dressed in a USMC uni- The Lt. Governor acknowl- form, played Taps. edged the service of a certain veteran, known to many for his service to the government and private sector. Lemanu said this particular veteran was assigned by the US Coast Guard to be sta- tioned in American Samoa in 1964. After being honorably discharged, he decided to make American Samoa his home and from there, he has served in the private sector, which included manager of the local Bank of Hawaii branch. Currently, he is employed by the ASG in the Treasury Department. He is a minister for the Assembly of God Church, and his name is Rev. John Marsh. Lemanu also acknowledged Powerful earth- quake on Iran- Iraq border kills more than 140 TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A powerful earthquake shook the Iran-Iraq border late Sunday, killing more than 140 people and injuring 860 in Iran alone, state media there said. The Baghdad government did not immediately give word on damage or casualties in that country. The 7.3-magnitude quake was centered 19 miles (31 kilo- meters) outside the eastern Iraqi city of Halabja, according to the most recent measurements from the U.S. Geological Survey. Iranian social media and news agencies showed images and videos of people fl eeing their homes into the night in the western Iranian province of Kermanshah. The state-run IRNA news agency disclosed the increase in casualties early Monday and said rescue work was con- tinuing overnight and would accelerate during the daytime. Page 6 samoa news, Monday, November 13, 2017 ➧ Manumalo HS… Continued from page 1 cans, and other debris were collected. Chaperones told Samoa News that while the area appears trash-free from the road, the coastline is littered with items that are assumed to be thrown there by people who frequent Lions Park for recreation. The area features benches and tables that are often used by people to eat lunch and shoot the breeze. Although there are trash bins set up in various locations, people are still throwing garbage in the ocean, evident during last Saturday’s clean-up. Since it was launched, the KASB program has gained support from villages, church groups, schools, businesses, families, and individuals who have ‘adopted’ certain areas in the territory to maintain. Participation in the program means regular clean-ups are car- ried out and data forms have to be filled out to document the types and quantities of solid waste that are collected during the clean-ups Last year, the Top 10 most littered items, as reported by AS-EPA, were beverage cans, followed by plastic beverage bot- tles, food wrappers, cigarette butts, styrofoam cups/plates, plastic bags, caps/lids, cups/plates/forks/knives, cigarette filters, and clothing/shoes. AS-EPA director Ameko Pato said last year,“We have to work together as a community to solve the problem of littering and the KASB program serves to facilitate community, business and gov- ernment collaboration in addressing this serious problem”. [photo: BC] Uber seals multibillion-dollar investment from Softbank DETROIT (AP) — Japanese the deal, the initial public technology conglomerate Soft- offering will take place before Bank has reached a deal with the end of 2019. Uber to invest billions in the SoftBank in Tokyo declined ride-hailing giant. comment. Uber Technologies Inc. con- Such IPO deals generally firmed the investment in a state- take some time to be finalized, ment Sunday without giving as they involve many people. A student from the Home of the Flames picking up plastic water bottles and styrofoam plates details. The long-awaited deal was around the Pala Lagoon area last Saturday. The private school in Malaeimi has ‘adopted’ the site But a person briefed on the made public in October but was near the Lions Park area as part of their contribution to the “Keep American Samoa Beautiful” deal told The Associated Press delayed by a corporate gover- (KASB) program, spearheaded by the AS-EPA. [photo: BC] that SoftBank Group will buy nance and legal dispute between about $1 billion worth of new investor Benchmark Capital and Uber stock, then will offer to ousted CEO Travis Kalanick. purchase shares from investors Both sides ended their feud on American Samoa Government and Uber employees with the Sunday, clearing the way for goal of reaching a 14 percent the SoftBank investment, the Office Of PrOcurement stake in the company. Uber cur- person said. rently is valued at $68.5 billion, Kalanick, who controls three but stock offers will be based of 11 seats on the Uber board, on a lower valuation, so it’s agreed to allow a majority of unknown just how much the board members to vote on any REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) total deal multibillion-dollar future appointments he makes, deal will be worth, said the according to the person. RFQ-017-2018 person, who spoke on condition Benchmark agreed to sus- Issuance Date: November 13, 2017 Date & Time Due: December 13, 2017 of anonymity because details pend a lawsuit against Kalanick were not released. and drop it once Softbank gets No later than 2:00p.m (local time) Uber’s statement said it through a one-month tender reached an agreement with a offer period that will start in The American Samoa Government (ASG) issues a Request For Qualification (RFQ) from qualified firms to consortium led by SoftBank and about two weeks. Benchmark, provide: Dragoneer Investment Group. a major Silicon Valley venture “Ofu Airport Runway 8/26 Rehabilitation - Design Services” The deal is a vote of confidence capital firm that was among Submission Original and five copies of the Qualifications must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked: “RFQ: Ofu Air- in the company’s potential and Uber’s early backers, alleged in port Runway 8/26 Rehabilitation - Design Services.” Submissions are to be sent to the following address and “will help fuel our investments the lawsuit that Kalanick cov- will be received until 2:00 p.m. (local time), December 13, 2017: in technology and our continued ered up turmoil and legal threats Office of Procurement expansion at home and abroad, at Uber. American Samoa Government while strengthening our corpo- The deal allows early inves- Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 rate governance,” the statement tors such as Benchmark to sell Attn: Dr. Oreta Mapu Crichton, CPO said. at least some of their shares at a The move also clears the handsome profit. But there will Any qualifications received after the aforementioned date and time will not be accepted under any way for Uber, among the most likely be some wrangling over circumstances. Late submissions will not be opened or considered and will be determined as being valuable tech firms in the world, how much shares are worth in non-responsive. to sell stock to the public. Under the coming weeks. Document The RFQ Scope of Work outlining the qualification requiements is available at the Office of Procurement, Tafuna, American Samoa, during normal working hours. Review Request for Qualification data will be thoroughly reviewed by an appointed Source Evaluation Board under the auspices of the Chief Procurement, Office of Procurement, ASG. Right of Rejection The American Samoa Government reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals and to waive any irregularities and/or informalities in the submitted proposals that are not in the best interests of the American Samoa Government or the public.as may be in the best interest of the American Samoa Government or the Public.

DR. ORETA MAPU CRICHTON Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Chief Procurement Officer samoa news,Monday, November 13, 2017 Page 7 Suspect arrested after stabbing at Mall of America BLOOMINGTON, Minn. was stabbed after intervening. (AP) — A 20-year-old suspect Authorities say both men suf- is in custody after two men were fered non-life-threatening stabbed at the Mall of America injuries. in Minnesota during what police While the Macy’s store called an “interrupted theft.” closed early, the Mall of Bloomington police say the America stayed open and was incident happened Sunday eve- not placed on lockdown. Deputy ning in the first-floor dressing Chief Mike Hartley says the rest room area of the Macy’s depart- of the patrons were not in any ment store. danger. Police say the first victim was The Mall of America has stabbed after he returned to the more than 520 stores and attrac- dressing room and confronted tions that include an amusement a man attempting to steal his park and an indoor zip line. belongings. The second victim Hundreds in Hollywood march against sexual harassment LOS ANGELES (AP) — Some came with their fami- Armed with signs, catchy lies, some came with friends phrases and a motivation to take and attendees ranged in age #MeToo beyond the internet from 4 to over 68. Aislinn Rus- and into real life, a few hun- sell, a 15-year-old Los Angeles dred women, men and children high school student came with gathered Sunday among the sex two peers and signs railing shops and tourist traps of Hol- against terms like “friend zone” Police guard the area at Rosenheimer Platz square in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. lywood Boulevard to protest and “slut.” Police say a man with a knife has lightly wounded several people in Munich. Officers are looking for sexual harassment. “Seeing the #metoo move- the assailant. Munich police called on people in the Rosenheimer Platz square area, located close to The Take Back the Work- ment growing and seeing all the German city’s downtown, to stay inside after the incident on Saturday morning. place March and the #MeToo these people telling their sto- (Andreas Gebert/dpa via AP) Survivors March joined forces ries, I have my own stories too,” in the heart of Hollywood, near Russell said. “I want to join in the entrance to the Dolby The- with that and not be silent with ater where the Academy Awards everything going on.” American Samoa Government take place. They walked side Her sign, drawn in pink by side past the tourists, cos- and purple block letters read: Office Of PrOcurement tume shops, strip clubs and a “ ‘Slut’ is attacking women man wearing a “Whiskey Made for their right to say yes.” Her Me Do It” T-shirt to gather friend’s read: “ ‘Friend Zone’ is for a rally of rousing speeches attaching women for their right from the likes of Harvey Wein- to say no.” REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) stein accuser Lauren Sivan and Another attendee, Nancy Oscar-winning producer Cathy Allen, a 52-year-old woman RFQ-009-2018 Schulman. from Los Angeles, carried a Issuance Date: November 13, 2017 Date & Time Due: December 13, 2017 “Not in pots, not in plants, sign that read, “I was 7.” keep your junk inside your “We’ve been silent too No later than 2:00p.m (local time) pants,” the crowd chanted for long,” Allen said. “A lot of a few minutes, before shifting people have kept this inside us The American Samoa Government (ASG) issues a Request For Qualification (RFQ) from qualified firms to provide: gears to: “Harvey Weinstein is for years and years.” “Professional Services to Provide Specifications for ARFF Vehicles for Fitiuta & Ofu Airport” a joke, women workers just got Howard Kim, a 68-year-old Submission woke.”vOther chants included, Los Angeles resident, came out Original and five copies of the Qualifications must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked: “RFQ: Profes- “Survivors united, we’ll never to support the march. sional Services to Provide Specifications for ARFF Vehicles for Fitiuta & Ofu Airport.” Submissions are to be be divided” and “Whatever we “I’m just a little sorry there sent to the following address and will be received until 2:00 p.m. (local time), December 13, 2017: wear, wherever we go, ‘yes’ aren’t more people out here,” Office of Procurement means ‘yes’ and ‘no’ means Kim said. “I was hoping there American Samoa Government ‘no.’ “ would be.” Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 Attn: Dr. Oreta Mapu Crichton, CPO

Any qualifications received after the aforementioned date and time will not be accepted under any ➧ circumstances. Late submissions will not be opened or considered and will be determined as being USCG explainsv… non-responsive. Continued from page 3 Document As to why large vessels are watch notice at the “Whiskey” The RFQ Scope of Work outlining the qualification requiements is available at the Office of Procurement, required to leave port prior to level, but it will at the “X-Ray” Tafuna, American Samoa, during normal working hours. the arrival of a storm, Thomsen level. said it’s “because if a vessel is The current tropical cyclone Review sunk within the channel, we’re season runs through Apr. 30, Request for Qualification data will be thoroughly reviewed by an appointed Source Evaluation Board under the going to have a huge problem. 2018 and NWSO along with auspices of the Chief Procurement, Office of Procurement, ASG. So for the Coast Guard, rather ASDHS remind residents to Right of Rejection than having that hazard here prepare, while media outlets The American Samoa Government reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals and to waive any in port, we’d like them to head are urged to help get to the irregularities and/or informalities in the submitted proposals that are not in the best interests of the American out to sea, head to areas that are public accurate information safe prior to the arrival of the when released by NWSO and Samoa Government or the public.as may be in the best interest of the American Samoa Government or the Public. storm.” ASDHS. Lutu-McMoore reminded (See last Friday’s edition media representatives that the for other information from the NWSO does not issue a storm workshop). DR. ORETA MAPU CRICHTON Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Chief Procurement Officer Page 8 samoa news, Monday, November 13, 2017 ➧ Pacifi c briefs… Continued from page 4 derly behavior in South Auckland the rugby league, they just want to during the Rugby League World end up trying to look for fi ghts. Cup over the past weeks as people “You know, the violence ... it is took to the streets before and after just shocking, it is disgusting,” he games. said. Police said celebrations fol- Filipaina said community leaders lowing Tonga’s rugby league win would continue to call for calm. over the Kiwis last night turned into (Source: RNZ Inc.) mass disorder involving drunken- KiDs Barely venturing ness, violence and gridlocked traffi c. froM HoMe - stuDy They said some people in the Researchers in New Zealand main shopping area of using GPS and wearable cameras to Otahuhu threw fi reworks at offi - track the movements of more than cers, obstructed roads and footpaths 100 New Zealand school children and behaved in a very disorderly say kids are becoming less indepen- manner. dent, and less active.The research Manukau Ward councillor by Otago, Auckland and Harvard Efeso Collins said the incident was universities found children aged 11 very troubling and there were still to 13 spent more than half their non- more games to be played in the school time within 500 meters of C M tournament. home, typically leaving to visit food Y K He said setting up a fan zone outlets and friends’ places. in the area could help control and Lead researcher Tim Chambers manage behavior. said the fi ndings refl ected the cur- “Everyone wants to be able to rent trend of the decreasing inde- express their excitement, but in safe pendence of children, in part due to conditions, so I think it is up to those less physical activity and fears about of us who are community leaders [to neighborhood safety. be] talking with the Rugby League “It was a bit shocking for us to see World Cup organizers and saying that children were just as likely to go ‘look, let’s actually work on some- to food retail outlets as they were to thing so that we can focus all of this sport and recreation settings so with excitement.” the increasing trends in childhood Collins said it was likely most of obesity and the decreasing rates of the arrests were just a precautionary physical activity I think these set- measure, to ensure things did not tings refl ect those trends.” escalate further. Chambers said on average chil- Another Manukau Ward coun- dren visited food retail outlets twice cillor, Alf Filipaina, said he was dis- a day, which was concerning given gusted by the actions of the people that one third of children here were Participants march against sexual assault and harassment at the #MeToo March in the who had spoiled the celebrations for overweight or obese. Hollywood section of Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. everyone else. (Source: RNZ Inc.) (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) “[These people] don’t care about

C M Y K samoa news, Monday, November 13, 2017 Page 9 Texas town holds 1st Sunday service since church attack SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, formed into a memorial with its Texas (AP) — Hundreds of walls, fl oor and pulpit painted mourners crowded into the tiny white. town of Sutherland Springs Broken windows and ceiling for the fi rst Sunday service tiles had been replaced and since a gunman stormed the bullet holes fi lled. The church’s First Baptist Church a week pews, the carpet and all equip- earlier, killing more than two ment had been removed. All dozen people in the worst mass that fi lled the space were the shooting in Texas history. 26 white chairs, each with a red After an emotional sermon rose tied to it except for one that held outdoors under a massive had a pink rose for the unborn white tent, congregants and the baby. public were invited to return A line of about 85 people to the church for the fi rst time snaked from the church since the tragedy. A chilling entrance and curved around the memorial set up inside the block, including people who church included 26 white chairs traveled from as far away as C M — including one for the unborn the East Coast, said Collins, the baby of a victim who was preg- church’s former pastor who has Y K nant — bearing each victim’s returned to help in the tragedy’s name or nickname painted in aftermath. gold. Constructing the memorial Pastor Frank Pomeroy wasn’t an easy decision, he shared his personal heartache said. Some members have said and a message that the commu- they never wanted to step foot nity bound together by faith can inside the site, he said, while A memorial for the victims of the shooting at Sutherland Springs First Baptist Church includes move past the evil that attacked others have said they needed to 26 white chairs, each painted with a cross and and rose, is displayed in the church Sunday, Nov. 12, the church seven days earlier. see it. 2017, in Sutherland Springs, Texas. A man opened fi re inside the church in the small South Texas community last week, killing more than two dozen. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) “Rather than choose dark- (Continued on page 11) ness as that young man did that day, we choose life,” Pomeroy said during the service, his voice cracking as he spoke about his 14-year-old daughter, Anna- belle, who was among those killed in the Nov. 5 rampage. “I know everyone who gave their life that day,” he said, pausing to gather himself. “Some of whom were my best friends and my daughter.” He wiped his eyes, then added, “I guarantee they are dancing with Jesus today.” Initially, the church had planned to hold Sunday’s ser- vice at an adjacent community center, which can accommodate a few dozen people. But when organizers realized hundreds planned to attend, the service was moved to a massive white tent erected in a baseball fi eld. So many people turned up that the tent’s side fl aps had to be opened for an over- fl ow crowd so that those who couldn’t get a seat could see and hear what was going on inside. Mark Collins, a previous pastor at First Baptist, said it was the largest gathering in the church’s 100-year history. The front three rows were reserved for survivors of the C M attack and the families of those killed. Many arrived early, as a Y K steady rain fell on the tarp roof, offering hugs to each other and prayers. Congregants wept during the service and a moving version of “Amazing Grace,” led by three singers and a man on guitar, as the voices of hundreds sang along. Some bowed their heads, others raised their hands and swayed as the music played, and tears streamed down their faces. “Amazing Grace” was also played at halftime at Floresville High School at Friday night’s game, in tribute to the victims. Later Sunday, the First Bap- tist Church opened its doors for the fi rst time since the shooting. The inside had been trans- Page 10 samoa news,Monday, November 13, 2017 Myanmar’s Suu Kyi now benefits from Southeast Asia’s silence YANGON, Myanmar (AP) ment engages in a crackdown on praised Security Council mem- — When Aung San Suu Kyi Rohingya Muslims using tactics bers who “upheld the prin- led the fight for democracy the U.N. has described as ethnic ciple of non-interference in the against Myanmar’s despotic cleansing to force them to leave internal affairs of sovereign military rulers two decades the Buddhist-majority country. countries.”Non-interference has ago, she bristled at the collec- It’s unclear whether the long been a bedrock of ASEAN, tive reluctance of Southeast crisis will be on ASEAN’s offi- which celebrates its 50th anni- Asian governments to inter- cial agenda, although Malaysia versary this year. vene in her nation’s plight. In a and Indonesia are likely to bring Myanmar presidential newspaper editorial published it up in talks on the meeting’s spokesman Zaw Htay said he in 1999, the former opposition sidelines. Bangladesh, where did not know what would be leader slammed the 10-member more than 600,000 Rohingya discussed at the summit this Association of Southeast Asian have arrived since late August, week, so “we can’t say how we Nations, saying its “policy is not part of ASEAN. are going to respond to it.” of non-interference is just an But little is expected to be Chandra Widya Yudha, excuse for not helping.”“In done.“ASEAN summits are director of the ASEAN Polit- this day and age,” she wrote in not designed to actually con- ical and Security Cooperation an editorial in Thailand’s The struct policy responses to major at Indonesia’s Foreign Min- Nation newspaper on July 13 human rights issues that affect istry, told The Associated Press of that year, “you cannot avoid the whole region,” said David that his government would interference in the matters of Mathieson, a former human address the Rohingya crisis at other countries.” rights researcher who is now the meeting. “We cannot keep Today, Suu Kyi leads an independent analyst based silent because we have to help Myanmar. And when she in Myanmar. “Right now, them,” Yudha said. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Philippine Presi- attends the ASEAN summit in Suu Kyi’s government is ben- Malaysia in particular has dent Rodrigo Duterte and Honeylet Avancena as he arrives at Manila on Monday, she’s likely efiting from ASEAN’s culture been critical of Myanmar’s ASEAN Summit dinner in Manila, Philippines on Sunday, Nov. to be counting on the bloc to of inaction.”The refugee crisis disproportionate use of force. 12, 2017. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP) keep silent while her govern- began Aug. 25 after Rohingya Earlier this month, the predomi- insurgents attacked several nantly Muslim country disso- Myanmar police posts in ciated itself from an ASEAN northern Rakhine state. Security statement expressing concern forces responded with brutal over the crisis because it said American Samoa Shipyard “clearance operations” that the statement misrepresented human rights groups say killed the reality of the situation, Services Authority (ASSSA) hundreds of people and left omitted reference to Rohingya hundreds of Rohingya villages Muslims as one of the affected burned to the ground. Survivors communities and was not based have described arson, rape and on consensus.Khin Zaw Win, shootings by Myanmar soldiers a Yangon-based political ana- Employment Opportunity! and Buddhist mobs for the pur- lyst, said that both Myanmar’s pose of forcing Rohinya to leave. previous military junta and Myanmar has long denied them Suu Kyi’s government have PROCUREMENT OFFICER citizenship and most people benefited from ASEAN’s reti- insist the Rohingya are illegal cence, but that the bloc should The American Samoa Shipyard Services Authority (ASSSA) is a semi-autonomous and public immigrants though they’ve “take a firmer position” on the Authority, which provides direct services in support of our local fishing and maritime industries lived in Myanmar for genera- Rohingya issue. via repairs and maintenance of vessels. In that regards, ASSSA represents a critical link to the local tions. Suu Kyi was awarded “It has to be taken up if economy, which embodies two/thirds of the Territory’s private sector economic activities. Thus, the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize for ASEAN is to remain credible,” ASSSA is seeking to hire a full time Procurement Officer, who will exercise management and her “non-violent struggle for he said.Writing in The Nation control over purchases and required service contracts for the Shipyard. democracy and human rights,” in 1999, Suu Kyi said that when in the words of the Nobel com- ASEAN invokes the principle Working Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm mittee, but has been reluctant of non-interference, it does so to defend the Rohingya. In a “not with a clear conscience.” Full time position and salary commensurate with education level, years of experience and September speech, Suu Kyi “They are afraid that there credentials specific in the field. asked for patience from the may be some aspects of their Essential Duties: international community and countries that might invite criti- suggested the refugees were cism,” she said. “Our position is • Contact vendors, local or off-island for purchasing partly responsible for the crisis. that if they have problems that • Provide quotes from vendors for pending purchases She also tried to play down the invite legitimate criticism, let • Create Purchase Orders, make Statements gravity of the exodus, saying there be criticism. If not, they • Reconcile Purchase Orders, receipts, invoices for payment more than half of the Rohingya have nothing to fear.”MANILA, • Receive & log merchandise information into computer villages in Myanmar had not Philippines (AP) — President • Assist in Collection calls and collections log management been destroyed. Donald Trump will formally Though Suu Kyi has been meet his equally bombastic • Managing incoming and outgoing mail the de facto head of Myanmar’s Philippine counterpart, Rodrigo • Inventory checks and accountability civilian government since her Duterte, on the sidelines of an • Ability to write bidding specs & contracts for Professional Services party swept elections in 2015, international summit Monday • Other general office duties she is limited in her control of in one of the most-anticipated the country by a constitution moments in the U.S. leader’s Job Requirements written by the military junta that first presidential trip to Asia. • At least 2 years’ experience in Procurement, knowledge of basic concepts, practices and ruled Myanmar for decades. Both have tested the bounds of procedures The military is in charge of the statesmanship with their foul • Associates or Bachelor’s degree in business related field operations in northern Rakhine, language, devil-may-care verbal and ending them is not up to harangues against enemies and • Candidate must be proficient with Quickbooks Enterprise 14.0 Suu Kyi.Still, her government strongman tendencies. • Knowledge of modern office practices, administrative and clerical procedures, excellent has staunchly defended the Both rose to power in an interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills. army’s actions.When the U.N. era of authoritarian, populist • Proficient in Word and Excel Security Council last week leaders, both have quarreled • Accuracy and attention to detail. called for Myanmar to “end the with the press and both have • Aptitude with numbers and well organized excessive military force and been condemned for making intercommunal violence that lewd remarks against women. Interested Applicants can contact Adrian Alama Povalu , Human Resource Consultant had devastated the Rohingya Duterte’s bloody campaign @ 684-644-4123 for details. community,” Suu Kyi’s office against illegal drugs includes responded that it regretted the widespread accusations of Deadline: “Continuous recruitment until a sufficient applicant is found.” council’s statement. extrajudicial killings, raising In an apparent reference global alarm from governments to China, which has backed and rights group yet has been AS Shipyard Services Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer Myanmar, the government praised by Trump. samoa news, Monday, November 13, 2017 Page 11 Australian senators must prove they are not dual nationals CANBERRA, Australia Julie Bishop said she expected (AP) — All Australian senators the House of Representatives have three weeks to prove they would endorse a similar citizen- were not foreign nationals when ship registry when it next sits on elected under an agreement the Nov. 27. major political parties reached Having lost two seats and its Monday to resolve a deepening majority in the House due to the citizenship crisis that could citizenship crisis, the govern- upend the government. ment could need the support of Prime Minister Malcolm a single lawmaker from among Turnbull’s conservative coali- the opposition and five inde- tion could lose two seats at pendent legislators to get the by-elections next month after House’s endorsement of such government lawmaker John a register. “It’s a good develop- Alexander on Saturday resigned ment. It’s a sensible way for- from Parliament because he had ward,” Bishop told reporters. likely inherited British citizen- Any lawmakers who remain ship from his English-born under a cloud after declaring father.Australia is rare if not their citizenship status would unique in the world in banning be referred to the High Court dual nationals from sitting in to decide whether they were Parliament. Pressure is growing legally elected. A series of by- to reform the 116-year-old elections that could change the constitution amid the growing government could be scheduled uncertainty over how many by- for a single weekend early next elections might result from the year.Earlier Monday, the gov- current crisis and which party ernment said it would invite might end up forming govern- the High Court to disqualify at ment.Turnbull’s conservative least two opposition lawmakers Liberal Party and the center-left from Parliament if they did not opposition Labor Party agreed follow Alexander’s example by to set a Dec. 1 deadline for sena- quitting over questions about tors to provide documented evi- whether they renounced British dence that they are solely Aus- citizenship in time to legally run tralian citizens. Australian-born for election last year. lawmakers will have to provide The minor Greens party had details of their parents and offered to provide the single grandparents’ dates and coun- vote the government would tries of birth to demonstrate that need to get that referral through they have not inherited a second the House in the face of Labor nationality. Immigrant law- opposition. makers must document steps The nine lawmakers who they have taken to renounce have been scrutinized or their original nationalities. referred to the court since July The bipartisan support have acknowledged questions ensures the Senate will endorse about their citizenship needed that agreement later Monday. to be resolved by the court. Acting Prime Minister Most were ruled ineligible.

➧ Texas town… Continued from page 9 Next Sunday’s service is shooting. expected to take place on the Kelley had a history of grounds of the church, likely in domestic violence: He was a makeshift structure, Collins given a bad conduct dis- said. Church members will have charge from the Air Force after to decide whether to demolish pleading guilty to assaulting his the church, as some have said first wife and stepson. is likely, he said, but plans are The church has reached out also being discussed to build a to Kelley’s family and was new structure nearby. praying for them, Collins said. The gunman, Devin Pat- “Our hearts and prayers go rick Kelley, went aisle to aisle out to his family,” he added. looking for victims and shot For Sunday’s service, people crying babies at point-blank from other churches dropped range, according to witness off handmade prayer cloths and accounts. The dead ranged in tiny wooden crosses, among age from 18 months to 77 years other gifts. Mental health orga- old. About 20 people were nizations provided tissues and wounded in the shooting. brought therapy dogs to the Kelley died of an apparent service. self-inflicted gunshot wound Republican Sen. John after he was shot and chased Cornyn spoke at the service, by two men who heard the gun- saying lives were stolen as dark- fire at the church. Investigators ness overtook one man’s heart. have said the attack appeared “The pain of losing 26 mem- to stem from a domestic dis- bers is overwhelming,” Cornyn pute involving Kelley and his said. “Many lives have been mother-in-law, who sometimes changed forever. ... I can’t attended services at the church imagine what you’ve been but wasn’t there the day of the grappling with ever since.” Page 12 samoa news, Monday, November 13, 2017

People look at an electronic stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo, Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. Asian stock markets were mixed Monday following Wall Street’s losing week as investors looked ahead to a week of data releases and public comments by central bankers. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara) Asian stocks mixed after Wall Street’s losing week BEIJING (AP) — Asian week with a speech Monday, stock markets were mixed followed Tuesday by public Monday following Wall Street’s comments from Janet Yellen of losing week as investors looked the United States, Mark Carney ahead to a week of data releases of Britain and Mario Draghi of and public comments by central the European Central Bank. The bankers. United States reports inflation KEEPING SCORE: The and retail sales on Wednesday, Shanghai Composite Index while Japan reports factory gained 0.3 percent to 3,443.36 output. The United States fol- and Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 fell lows Thursday with factory 0.7 percent to 22,527.21. Hong output. Kong’s Hang Seng gained ANALYST’S TAKE: “We 0.3 percent to 29,195.14 and are likely to see October U.S. Seoul’s Kospi shed 0.4 percent inflation dipping again (as hur- 50 2,534.07. Sydney’s S&P- ricane effects drop out), con- ASX 200 shed 0.2 percent to founding thoughts of a medium 6,019.30 and benchmarks in term pick-up in inflation as the New Zealand and Taiwan also economy tightens further,” said fell. Singapore and Jakarta Rob Carnell of IG in a report. advanced. “As well as inflation, the WALL STREET: U.S. week ahead offers glimpses into stocks fell for a second day recent economic growth in the Friday — the first time that has G-7. happened in a record-setting Individual Eurozone country month. Medical device slumped GDP figures will start to emerge after a Citigroup analyst said this week, with the bulk of them Amazon might be on the verge likely to support the prevailing of shaking up their industry by view that Eurozone growth is speeding up distribution and pretty strong. Japanese GDP, cutting prices. Energy compa- however, is due a pullback from nies gave up some recent gains the 2Q surge.” while retailers, media com- ENERGY: Benchmark U.S. panies and household goods crude gained 7 cents to $56.81 companies moved higher. The per barrel in electronic trading Standard & Poor’s 500 index on the New York Mercantile lost 0.1 percent to 2,582.30, Exchange. finishing the week down 0.2 The contract fell 43 cents on percent after setting a record Friday to close at $56.74. Brent Wednesday. The Dow Jones crude, used to price international industrial average slid 0.2 per- oils, added 7 cents to $63.59 in cent to 23,422.21. The Nasdaq London. It lost 39 cents the pre- composite turned higher and vious session to $63.52. rose 0.89 points to 6,750.94. CURRENCY: The dollar WEEK AHEAD: Central rose to 113.67 yen from Friday’s banker Haruhiko Kuroda of 113.21 yen. The euro advanced Japan inaugurates a data-heavy to $1.1651 from $1.1643. samoa news, Monday, November 13, 2017 Page 13

Former Alabama Chief Justice and U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore waits to speak the Vestavia Hills Public library, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Birmingham, Ala. According to a Th ursday, Nov. 9 Washington Post story an Alabama woman said Moore made inappropriate advances and had sexual contact with her when she was 14. Moore is denying the allegations. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Moore dismisses allegations in story, says lawsuit to come WASHINGTON (AP) — Amid pressure from the Senate race when he returns from Asia later within the Republican Party to step aside, GOP this week. The White House has already made Senate nominee Roy Moore on Sunday night clear that Moore should step aside if the allega- called a newspaper report carrying allegations tions are proven to be true. he had sexual contact with a 14-year-old girl “I think there’s a special place in hell for those four decades ago “fake news” and said a lawsuit who actually perpetrate these crimes,” White would be fi led in response. House legislative aide Marc Short said Sunday. Moore’s condemnation of a Washington “But, having said that, he hasn’t been proved Post story during a campaign speech in Hunts- guilty,” Short added. “We have to afford him the ville, Alabama, came hours after another fellow chance to defend himself.” Moore is an outspoken Republican, Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania, Christian conservative and former state Supreme urged him to drop out of a special election for Court judge. The Post reported last Thursday that one of Alabama’s Senate seats. Toomey said he had sexual contact with a 14-year-old girl and Moore’s explanations had been inadequate and pursued three other teenagers decades earlier. that Republicans should consider Sen. Luther While he called the allegations “completely Strange as a write-in candidate to run against false and misleading,” in an interview with con- Moore. Strange lost the Republican primary servative radio host Sean Hannity he did not to Moore. Moore tried to raise money from the wholly rule out dating teenage girls when he was controversy, writing in a fundraising pitch sent in his early 30s. Asked if that would have been about midafternoon that the “vicious and sleazy usual for him, Moore said, “Not generally, no.” attacks against me are growing more vicious by The story stirred concern among anxious GOP the minute.” He told supporters, “I’m counting offi cials in Washington in a key race to fi ll the on you to stand with me at this critical moment Senate seat once held by Jeff Sessions, now the by chipping in a donation to help me bust through U.S. attorney general. Losing the special elec- the vicious lies and attacks and get the truth out to tion to a Democrat would imperil Republicans’ as many voters as possible before December 12.” already slim 52-48 majority in the Senate, which The Post story quoted four women by name, is hoping to pass a tax overhaul later this year. including the woman who alleged the sexual con- But a Moore victory also would pose risks if tact at 14, and had two dozen other sources. he were to join the Senate GOP with a cloud of In a Huntsville gym, Moore assured supporters sexual misconduct allegations. In the immediate that the Post story was “a desperate attempt to aftermath of the Post report, a wave of national stop my political campaign” and that the allega- Republican leaders called for Moore to drop tions that he was “involved with a minor child out of the race if the allegations are true. They are completely unfalse and untrue and for which included the head of the House Freedom Caucus, they will be sued,” drawing a round of applause. Rep. Mark Meadows of North Carolina, Senate He also questioned why such allegations would Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky be leveled for the fi rst time just weeks before the and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz. Over the weekend, special election in spite of his decades in public more Republicans distanced themselves from life.“Why would they come now? Because there Moore. “Look, I’m sorry, but even before these are groups that don’t want me in the United States reports surfaced, Roy Moore’s nomination was Senate,” he said, naming the Democratic Party a bridge too far,” tweeted Sen. Bob Corker, and the Republican establishment and accusing R-Tenn., on Saturday. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., them of working together. He added, “We do not on Sunday said Moore’s denials seemed to raise plan to let anybody deter us from this race.” more questions. “Certainly, the allegations are Toomey did not rule out the possibility that very, very strong. The denial was not as strong as Senate Republicans might work to unseat Moore the allegations,” Scott said. “If the allegations are if he wins the special election against Democrat true, there is no doubt he should step aside. And Doug Jones. “You know, this is a terrible situ- not for the party, but for the American people. ation, nearly 40-year-old allegation, we’ll prob- We have to fi nd a way to restore trust and confi - ably never know for sure exactly what happened,” dence in our elected offi cials in our government, Toomey said on “Meet the Press” on NBC. “But and this goes in the wrong direction.” from my point of view, I think the accusations Even if Moore were to step aside, his name have more credibility than the denial. I think it would likely remain on the ballot. And any effort would be best if Roy would just step aside.” to add Strange as a write-in candidate would The White House, pointedly noting that Presi- threaten to divide the GOP vote in a way that dent Donald Trump did not back Moore during would give the Democratic candidate a greater the primary, said Trump will likely weigh in on chance of winning. Page 14 samoa news,Monday, November 13, 2017 Las Vegas beefs up marathon As required by Title 28 Chapter 16 of the American Samoa Code Annotated: security after concert attack “Notice of the names of persons appearing as the owners LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las 10th time. workers and a friend of mine,” of unclaimed amounts held by Bank of Hawaii” Vegas ramped up security for “The shooting was an entity, Reincke, 60, said. “I’m running the annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Mara- an event, by itself. I was going because Cameron can’t. He * David A. Deprin * Anthony John Pereira thon, which was the fi rst major to run whether that happened loved running and that’s kind of *Moana K. Eneli *Florence Gail Poysky outdoor event on the Strip since or not,” Rumph said. “I’m a my connection to him. When I *Ex L M S Fellowship *Claire Sekai the mass shooting. veteran. I stood up and raised get my Vegas Strong shirt, I’m *Army T. Fiame *Lologo Palata Tafua Tens of thousands of people my hand that I would either going to have his name some- *Ian Holt *Trisha Marie Tufele participated in the race with kill some people or be killed where front or back.” *George Misaalefua *Pago Pago Catholic Church many wearing T-shirts that read to protect what we have in this The start of the marathon *Christoper I. Oliver *Pamamao Tunupopo “Vegas Strong,” in memory of country. My decision is to do is usually outside Mandalay the Oct. 1 attack. the same thing today. I don’t Bay, where Stephen Paddock Claims must be made in person before December 20, 2017 at the Some runners who picked up mean to go kill or anything like unleashed gunfi re from a 32nd- Bank of Hawaii branch located in the Senator Daniel K. Inouye their race packages Thursday at that, but to stand up for that fl oor suite. Because of security Industrial Park Village of Tafuna, American Samoa 96799 a convention center mentioned principal.” concerns, the start line was Member FDIC ©2017 defi ance, strength and resilience Another half marathon par- moved a mile north. among their reasons to take ticipant, Esther Reincke is Capt. Andrew Walsh part on the event less than two running to honor a friend who said about 350 offi cers were LAND COMMISSION months after the deadliest mass was killed during the mas- working and were aided by a NOTICE is hereby given that TIMO MATUU & MOTUILIU VESI MATUU, members shooting in modern U.S. history sacre. Reincke said 28-year- helicopter. Large city vehicles on behalf of FIAVIVINI ATOFAU FAMILY of LEPUAPUA, American Samoa, has executed rattled a city known for its par- old Cameron Robinson, whom were positioned at key intersec- a LEASE AGREEMENT to a certain parcel of land commonly known as LEPUAPUA which tying atmosphere. she described as a happy and tions to prevent anyone from is situated in the village of LEPUAPUA, in the County of FOFO, WESTERN District, Island of Tutuila, American Samoa. Said LEASE AGREEMENT is now on file with the Territorial With an American fl ag “wicked smart” guy, had been driving onto the course. vGilles Registrar to be forwarded to the Governor respecting his approval or disapproval thereof pinned to his shirt, Ben Rumph, part of her team in a 200-mile Rubio prevailed on the men’s according to the laws of American Samoa. Said instrument names FIAVIVINI & TINA who lives in the Las Vegas relay race last year. They both side Sunday with a blistering ATOFAU as LESSEES. suburb of Henderson, said he met while working for the city time of two hours, 38 minutes Any person who wish, may file his objection in writing with the Secretary of the Land Commission before the 27TH day of NOVEMBER, 2017. It should be noted that any objec- never considered canceling his of Las Vegas. and four seconds. Americans tion must clearly state the grounds therefor. participation after the shooting. “It is still hard to believe not Karel Burger and Tyler Pence POSTED: SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 thru NOVEMBER 27, 2017 The 80-year-old U.S. Navy vet- only that this event happened in fi nished in second and third SIGNED: Taito S.B. White, Territorial Registrar eran had trained year round to our city, but for it to hit home place, respectively, with times KOMISI O LAU’ELE’ELE run the half marathon for the that close, he was one of our co- of 02:41.27 and 02:43.55. O LE FA’ASALALAUGA lenei ua faia ona o TIMO MATUU & MOTUILIU VESI MATUU, sui o le AIGA SA ATOFAU FIAVIVINI ATOFAU ole nu’u o LEPUAPUA, Amerika Samoa, ua ia faia se FEAGAIGA LISI, i se fanua ua lauiloa o LEPUAPUA, e i le nu’u o LEP- UAPUA i le itumalo o FOFO, Falelima i SISIFO ole Motu o TUTUILA Amerika Samoa. O Saudi Arabia says it will reopen lea FEAGAIGA LISI ua i ai nei i teuga pepa ale Resitara o Amerika Samoa e fia auina atu ile Kovana Sili mo sana fa’amaoniga e tusa ai ma le Tulafono a Amerika Samoa. O lea mata’upu o lo’o ta’ua ai FIAVIVINI & TINA ATOFAU . A iai se tasi e fia fa’atu’i’ese i lea mata’upu, ia fa’aulufaleina mai sa na fa’atu’iesega tusitusia ile Failautusi o lea Komisi ae le’i o’o ile aso 27 o NOVEMA, 2017 Ia manatua, o fa’atu’iesega Yemen airports, seaports uma lava ia tusitusia manino mai ala uma e fa’atu’iese ai. 10/13 & 11/13/17 vCAIRO (AP) — Saudi “The fi rst step in this process by Iran and Iranian accom- Arabia said Monday that the will be taken within 24 hours plices to the Houthi rebels,” the Saudi-led coalition fi ghting and involves reopening all the statement said. Saudi Arabia Shiite rebels in Yemen will ports in areas controlled by” announced it shut down all ports begin reopening airports and Yemen’s internationally recog- after a Nov. 4 ballistic missile seaports in the Arab world’s nized government, which the attack on Riyadh near its inter- poorest country, days after coalition backs, the mission’s national airport by the Houthis. closing them over a rebel bal- statement said. Those ports are Saudi Arabia and the United listic missile attack on Riyadh. in Aden, Mocha and Mukalla. States have accused Iran of sup- The announcement from For ports in rebel-held or dis- plying the ballistic missile used the Saudi mission at the United puted territories, like Hodeida, in that attack, saying the mis- Nations came after the coalition the mission said it had asked the siles bore “Iranian markings.” fi ghting Yemen’s rebels, known U.N. to send a team of experts The Houthis have denied that. as Houthis, and their allies to discuss ways to make sure For its part, Iran long has faced widespread international weapons can’t be smuggled in. denied offering any arms to criticism over the closure, with The Saudi-led coalition Yemen, though it has backed the U.N. and over 20 aid groups hopes that will prevent “the the Houthis and highlighted the saying it could bring millions of smuggling of weapons, ammu- high civilian casualties from the people closer to “starvation and nitions, missile parts and cash Saudi-led coalition’s campaign death.” that are regularly being supplied of airstrikes. Afghan offi cial: Tal- LAND COMMISSION NOTICE is hereby given that ELIA TAVAI of UTULEI, American Samoa, has executed a iban kill 8 policemen LEASE AGREEMENT to a certain parcel of land commonly known as VAILOA which is sit- uated in the village of UTULEI, in the County of MAOPUTASI, EASTERN District, Island of Tutuila, American Samoa. Said LEASE AGREEMENT is now on file with the Territorial Registrar to be forwarded to the Governor respecting his approval or disapproval thereof in country’s west according to the laws of American Samoa. Said instrument names SAINI & VILIATA VELE as LESSEES. KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) they found the bodies at the Any person who wish, may file his objection in writing with the Secretary of the Land Commission before the 4TH day of DECEMBER, 2017. It should be noted that any objec- — An Afghan offi cial says a checkpoint. tion must clearly state the grounds therefor. Taliban attack in western Farah He added that one policeman POSTED: OCTOBER 4, 20167 thru DECEMBER 4, 2017 province has killed eight police was slightly wounded in the SIGNED: Taito S.B. White, Territorial Registrar offi cers. attack and was subsequently Mohammad Naser Mehri, arrested on suspicion of links KOMISI O LAU’ELE’ELE spokesman for the provincial with the insurgents. If you want to comment O LE FA’ASALALAUGA lenei ua faia ona o ELIA TAVAI ole nu’u o UTULEI, Amerika governor, says the Taliban No one immediately claimed about our fairness, call Samoa, ua ia faia se FEAGAIGA LISI, i se fanua ua lauiloa o VAILOA, e i le nu’u o UTULEI attacked a police check point responsibility for the attack. i le itumalo o MAOPUTASI, Falelima i SASA’E ole Motu o TUTUILA Amerika Samoa. O Samoa News at 633-5599 lea FEAGAIGA LISI ua i ai nei i teuga pepa ale Resitara o Amerika Samoa e fia auina atu ile near the city of Farah, the pro- Mehri is blaming the Tal- Kovana Sili mo sana fa’amaoniga e tusa ai ma le Tulafono a Amerika Samoa. O lea mata’upu vincial capital, early on Monday iban, who have stepped up their o lo’o ta’ua ai SAINI & VILIATA VELE . morning attacks against Afghan security A iai se tasi e fia fa’atu’i’ese i lea mata’upu, ia fa’aulufaleina mai sa na fa’atu’iesega tusitusia Mehri says the attack only forces across the country and ile Failautusi o lea Komisi ae le’i o’o ile aso 4 o TESEMA, 2017 Ia manatua, o fa’atu’iesega lasted 10 to 15 minutes and have been more active in Farah uma lava ia tusitusia manino mai ala uma e fa’atu’iese ai. 10/13 & 11/13/17 when reinforcement arrived, province also. samoa news, Monday, November 13, 2017 Page 15 His Asia trip winding down, FA’ASALALAUGA Trump meets with allies TALANOAGA SUAFA TE’O, ALO O FANENE I VAILOA MANILA, Philippines (AP) Clapper, said Trump was O le a tafa’ima’a ia le tamāloa na liu fatu i le Alataua i pa’ia, sā ma faigā o Samoa le atunu’u — President Donald Trump deriding them in an attempt to tofi; aua o le fale o Aomapo ua so’o lona ta’iao ma e tulutulu i tao. O le a ou le tolovaea fo’i is winding down his lengthy “delegitimize” the intelligence i so’u vaivai le upega i pa’ia lasilasi o lo tatou aiga Sa-Te’ , o Alo o Fanene, leaga e le oge Asia trip with an international community’s assessment. ō summit and a trio of meet- “I think Mr. Putin is very ma’a le sami, e papa’u fo’i le vaogagana e tau faalalanu ai pa’ia le ‘avea ma sā le to’esea ings with Pacifi c Rim allies, clever in terms of playing to o lo taotu aiga i Vailoa. Ta’oto fo’i fa’ai’a o le tai loloto, le malutaue’e o lo tatou afio’aga i including his host in the Phil- Mr. Trump’s interest in being Vailoa ma ona tulaga fa’alupe, auā e leai se poto po’o se vave na te toe atofuli fa’aleatoa ippines who is overseeing a fl attered. And also I think Mr. bloody drug war. Trump is, for whatever reason, le tupua ma le la’o’ai i Asotau, tulou, tulou, tulouna lava. Fa’alelepa la e pei o foe i le savili Trump, in Manila, attended either intimidated by Mr. Putin, pa’ia ia, i to’oto’oau o Samoa, latou te tapu’eina fa’ala’au ola ‘upu o le atunu’u. the opening ceremonies of the afraid of what he could do Ua tasi nei le fa’afitiga o Aleaga ma ua i si’ui suaga o le va’atele i finagalo ‘autasi o lo tatou Association for Southeast Asian or what might come out as a aiga i la tatou ulua’i fesilafa’iga na faia i le aso 4 o Novema, tatou te toe laulua fesilafa’i i Nations conference, which result of these investigations,” le aso 18 o le masina lava lenei o Novema, i le maota o lo tatou aiga i FALENU I VAILOA, began with pageantry, including Brennan said. a group photo of the leaders and Clapper called the threat i le itula e 9:00 i le taeao. O la tatou fesilafa’iga lona lua lea, tatou te lafo ‘aso ai ma togi the summit’s traditional hand- from Russia “manifest and sau ma’a e ala i lou finagalo tamāli’i, mo se tasi ua agava’a ma alagātatau ona tausia lo shake. That cross-body shake, obvious.” tatou aiga i le taimi nei. O le mea lea, fa’amolemole, ia tausisia mai le aso ua tu’upoina mo during which each leader shakes “To try to paint it in any lenei fa’amoemoe tāua. O le a le avea lou le afio mai, e toe tolopo ai fuafuaga a aiga le aua the opposite hands of those next other way is, I think, astounding to him, briefl y baffl ed Trump, and, in fact, poses a peril to this mae’a paepae lelei i la tatou ulua’i fesilafa’iga. O la’u tatalo, ia fa’asopo e le Atua o le fuā lo who then laughed as he fi gured country,” he said on CNN. outou soifua manuia i lea aso atofaina, ae aua lava ne’i atafasaina fa’afuga o la’au e to’ulu i out where to place his arms. Brennan said Trump’s ambi- le ala. One of the leaders on his guity on Russia’s involvement fl ank: with Philippine Presi- was “very, very worrisome from Faia ma le ava tele ma le migao e tatau ai. dent Rodrigo Duterte, who has a national security standpoint.” overseen a bloody drug war “I think he’s giving Putin a that has featured extrajudicial pass and I think it demonstrates Soifua killings. The two men are also to Putin that Donald Trump can Fauolevavau Lopati Tuatagaloa slated to hold longer, formal be played by foreign leaders Fofoga o le aiga. talks later Monday and White who are going to appeal to his House aides signaled that ego and play upon his insecuri- Trump is not expected to pub- ties,” Brennan said. licly bring up human rights in Questions about whether their discussions. Trump believes the assessment Trump will also meet with about Russian election-med- NOTICE OF Prime Minister Narendra Modi dling have trailed him since of India, which plays a key role January, when he said for the in the U.S. vision of an Indo- fi rst time, shortly before taking Pacifi c region that attempts to offi ce, that he accepted that FORECLOSURE SALE de-emphasize China’s infl u- Russia was behind the election- NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to ASCA 37.1105, that Development Bank of American Samoa ence. And he will meet with year hacking of Democrats that intends to foreclose a mortgage recorded in the Office of the Territorial Registrar in Land Transfer, Australian Prime Minister roiled the White House race. Volume Number 8, page 347-348, recorded August 6, 2014, and that the property subject to the Malcom Turnbull, with whom A special counsel’s exami- mortgage will be sold at public auction. he had a contentious phone call nation of potential collusion this spring.Trump’s discussions between Moscow and Trump PROPERTY TO BE SOLD ON “AS IS BASIS”: All of the mortgagors’ interest in all that certain will largely center on trade and campaign aides so far has led real property of individually owned land, consisting of approximately 0.26 acres, more or less: North Korea but he remains to indictments against Trump’s All that certain real property lying in Land Square 31, Unit “B” situated in the dogged by things he has said, former campaign chairman and not said, about Russia. and another top aide for crimes village of Ili’ili and Pavaiai, County of Tualauta, Western District, Island of He tried to have it both ways unrelated to the campaign, and Tutuila, American Samoa, being a portion of land known as “Punalei,” owned on the issue of Russian interfer- a guilty plea from a Trump for- by Michael U. Fuiava, recorded in the Land Transfer 726-727 which is more ence in last year’s presidential eign policy adviser for lying to fully described as follows: race, saying he believes both the the FBI. Starting at a point which has coordinates of N=284821.95 E=237727.89, Amer- U.S. intelligence agencies when Multiple congressional com- ican Samoa Datum of 1962. they say Russia meddled and mittees are also investigating. Putin’s sincerity in claiming Trump told reporters trav- Thence on azimuth 202˚ 27’ 28” 125.28 feet to a point that his country did not. eling with him to Hanoi on Sat- Thence on azimuth 290˚ 01’ 35” 78.74 feet to a point “I believe that he feels that urday that Putin had again vehe- Thence on azimuth 33˚ 23’ 22” 44.63 feet to a point he and Russia did not meddle mently denied the allegations. Thence on azimuth 308˚ 38’ 03” 29.59 feet to a point in the election,” Trump said The two spoke during an eco- Thence on azimuth 31˚ 07’ 28” 86.51 feet to a point Sunday in Hanoi, Vietnam. nomic conference in Danang, Thence on azimuth 118˚ 26’ 39” 86.06 feet to the point of beginning “As to whether I believe it, Vietnam. Trump danced around I’m with our agencies,” Trump questions about whether he Containing an area of 0.26 acres more or less. said. “As currently led by fi ne believed Putin but stressed people, I believe very much in Putin’s denials. Date of Sale: Thursday, December 7th, 2017 at 1:00pm at the property unless postponed or our intelligence agencies.” “Every time he sees me, he canceled by public announcement. But just a day earlier, he says: ‘I didn’t do that.’ And I Location: The property is located at Ili’ili. had lashed out at the former believe — I really believe — heads of the U.S. intelligence that when he tells me that, he Minimum Bid: $100,000.00 agencies, dismissing them as means it,” Trump said, arguing Contact: For more information please contact Tavai Ieremia at Development Bank 633-4031 “political hacks” and claiming that it makes no sense for him to there were plenty of reasons to belabor the issue when Russia or email [email protected]. be suspicious of their fi ndings could help the U.S. on North that Russia meddled to help Korea, Syria and other issues. Trump defeat Democrat Hillary Trump was originally slated Clinton.Former CIA director to depart Manila for Wash- John Brennan, appearing ington on Monday. He added a Sunday on CNN’s “State of the day to the schedule amid criti- Union” with former national cism that he would have missed intelligence director James the fi nal summit. ACCURACY We make an issue of it every day. If you want to comment about our accuracy, call Samoa News at 633-5599 Page 16 samoa news, Monday, November 13, 2017

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