Maintaining the “status Shanaiah Fruean took home “1st Place Overall” last week during Aua Elementary quo” of our political School’s end-of-year awards ceremony for status deemed an eco- its 8th grade Class of 2017. In addition to numerous subject nomic necessity awards and certificates for participating 3 in territorial competitions like History Day and Science Fair, Shaniah was also presented a certificate for “Outstanding Olympic Day Academic Excellence” from the President’s Education Awards Program. celebration expe- The certificate is signed by the US Sec- retary of Education and the President of cted to draw the United States, Donald Trump. large crowd B1 [photo: BC] Taofi le toe aumaia ONLINE @ SAMOANEWS.COM o le taro mai Samoa C M mo se taimi Y K le tumau B9 DAILY CIRCULATION 7,000 PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA THURSDAY, JUNE 08, 2017 $1.00 Case between Congratulations CCCAS and former Class of 2017 119 graduate from General Secretary the Home of the lands in High Court Translated by Samoa News staff the Kanana Fou compound. church minister holds this post, Mighty Vikings ollowing a two- The house is near the CCCAS he said. day bench trial last main office, according to the The Elders Committee sus- “GO FORTH AND CONQUER” week, the High amended complaint filed on pended Tofaeono’s ministe- Court has taken May 19 which also states that rial duties because of family by Leiloa Ese Malala underF advisement a complaint the house is assigned to the issues — between Tofaeono Samoa News Staff Writer by the Congregational Christian General Secretary rent-free, not and his wife — that ended up One hundred nineteen Church of American Samoa including utilities. before the committee. Among Vikings gathered for a final (CCCAS) against Rev. Elder According to the plaintiffs, time yesterday morning to turn the family issues, according Amaama Tofaeono, who alleg- their tassels and close out the the CCCAS Elder Ministers of to Saifoloi’s testimony, is an final chapter of great memories edly refused to vacate CCCAS the Elders Committee, which allegation that Tofaeono had a made at Faga’itua High School. housing he and his wife occu- has sole responsibility for the “mafutaga fa’alilolilo (or secret The Class of 2017 came pied, after his ministerial duties clergy and ministerial activi- relationship)” with a woman, dressed in their school colors - including his CCCAS General ties, had informed the defen- while his wife and the couple’s - girls in red and boys in black Secretary post - were suspended dants, Tofaeono and his wife, daughter, were in New Zealand - with great support from their for a certain amount of time. in writing on Mar. 22 to vacate for education purposes. proud parents, close friends, The complaint seeks sum- the premises by Mar. 31 While in New Zealand, the and honored guests, who were Valedictorian Tamara Joanna mary judgment against the However, CCCAS General wife received word from trusted C M there to celebrate their success. Makalio. [photo: EM] defendants, Tofaeono and his Assembly vice chair Rev. Elder friends in American Samoa wife, Joan Aleluia, who is also Y K This year’s coverage of the Fa’aeteete Saifoloi testified regarding a secret relationship 2017 graduation season — pany that prides itself in pro- an ordained CCCAS minister. during the first day of trial that between Tofaeono and another Valedictorian and Salutatorian moting education and investing However, the defendants claim Tofaeono and his family had woman, according to court tes- — is brought to you by Para- in the territory’s children. that the plaintiffs lack sufficient refused to vacate the premises. timony. Based on this informa- mount Builders, a local com- (Continued on page 2) evidence to prove its case. The action by the Elders tion from trusted friends, the The bench trial — presided Committee to remove Tofaeono wife and the daughter departed over by Acting Associate Jus- and his family from the prem- New Zealand and headed to tice Elvis P. Patea and assisted ises, followed an earlier deci- American Samoa without by Associate Judges Suapaia sion (by the Committee) to Tofaeono being informed in Pereira and Satele Lili’o- suspend for three years Tofae- advance. Satele — began last Tuesday. ono’s ministerial duties, while The surprise arrival of Mrs. Representing the CCCAS his wife, who also is a church Tofaeono was followed by an and ranking church officials minister, had her ministe- alleged dispute between the is Gwen Tauiliili-Langkilde, rial duties suspended for one couple, resulting in Tofaeono while Tasi Tuiteleleapaga is the year, according to Saifoloi’s using strong words that led to legal counsel for Tofaeono and testimony. a private peace disturbance. his wife. With his ministerial duties In need of assistance, the wife Tofaeono was elected Gen- suspended — Tofaeono’s post sought out Saifoloi, who was eral Secretary at last year’s bian- as General Secretary is auto- then told of what was hap- nual meeting and was assigned matically removed, in accor- pening to their family. The three Salutatorians, Gingerlei Va’a, O’Riley Leau and Tedy a newly renovated three-bed- dance with the church consti- Before the church could Barber. [photo: EM] room, one-story home, inside tution, which states that only a (Continued on page 4) Page 2 samoa news, Thursday, June 08, 2017
During the final moments of the Faga’itua High School commencement ceremony yesterday morning, the graduates shouted with excitement, “We Did It!”Congratulations Vikings! [photo:EM]
and Leone. O’Riley’s love for like our graduation theme: ‘Go Tamara was also awarded a ➧ 119 graduate from the … science and math began at Aua forth and conquer’ and make scholarship from Northern Ari- Continued from page 1 Elementary School where he a change - change that will zona University (President’s participated in numerous sci- make a difference and carry our Excellence Tuition scholarship “Paramount Builders wants tory and Samoan Language ence fair and math competitions. school legacy.” for non-residents for $36,000), nothing more than to see our throughout her four years at the In 2014 and 2015, O’Riley The third salutatorian is and the Lyndon State College children succeed in whatever Home of the Vikings. took second place in the Envi- Tedy Heaven Lita Barber with scholarship worth $44,000 over they do, whether it involves She was accepted to Florida ronmental Science category a 3.94 GPA. The daughter of four years. aspirations to work in the gov- Institute of Technology, and during the Island-Wide High Brandy Tuato’o Shimasaki and While she has also been ernment or private sector. Our Northern Arizona University School Science Fair. Tenney Barber scored 1160 on accepted to Grand Canyon children are the most important but is planning to attend the In 2016, he took first place the SAT and 23 on the ACT. She University and Western New resource we have. Invest in University of Hawaii at Manoa, in the Technology Category wishes to major in engineering Mexico University, Tamara them.” majoring in civil engineering. and this year, he placed fourth and obtain a certification in has opted to stay home and Dr. Juanita Leiato Faiivae, Gingerlei told Samoa News in the American Samoa High information systems. Tedy was attend the American Samoa the senior class counselor pre- that she is passionate about School Science Symposium selected for the Step-Up Intern- Community College for two sented the top honors, which math and plans to get a job after and competed in the Hawaii ship Program and received the years, majoring in Business went to 4 graduates: 1 valedic- completing her studies to help Pacific Regional High School Congressional nomination for Administration. torian and 3 salutatorians. her parents financially and be Symposium in Honolulu, HI. three military academies. Her advice to her fellow The first salutatorian with a back to take care of them. “As O’Riley was also a recipient Top honors this year went graduates is: “Be a Viking GPA of 3.99 is Gingerlei Tao- children get older, our parents of the NSTI and STEP-UP to Tamara Joanna Makalio, because we do not accept fiofi Onosa’i Va’a, daughter get older too,” she said. Summer Scholarship in 2016. daughter of Emanuele and Tala defeat; so go forth and conquer of Pua’atuua and Tina Va’a The second salutatorian with He received the United States Makalio of Utusi’a and Aua. the world.” of Tula. Gingerlei received a 3.98 GPA is O’Riley Siona Army ROTC Ike Skelton full Tamara, who finished off with Besides the Top Four stu- ‘Prestigious Awards’ in math- Le’au, son of Oliver John and scholarship to attend New a 4.0 GPA, wishes to major in dents, others who graduated ematics, science, English, his- Fatima Sauafea-Le’au of Aua Mexico Military Institute for civil engineering or aeronau- with high honors include: two years, beginning August tical studies. Rosanly Taulaga, Raemos 2017. She received a scholar- Fano, Jemima Nafatali, Zachary O’Riley advises his fellow ship from Chaminade Univer- Falesoani, Rita Jennings and graduates to “Make the right sity (Regents Award $8,500) Satauroolealofa Pulu. choice. Things are getting and another scholarship from Malo lava le finau, Vikings complicated now a days; do St.Martin’s University (Presi- Class of 2017!! something and stay safe. Just dent’s Scholarship for $64,000).
Sharon Lavea, a graduate of Faga’itua High School’s Class of 2017, shared her special day with her siblings and proud parents: President & Sister Michael Lavea. [photo:EM] samoa news, Thursday, June 08, 2017 Page 3 Maintaining the “status quo” of our political status deemed an economic necessity by Fili Sagapolutele Food Stamps and School Lunch repair costs, public safety, and Samoa News Correspondent Program as well as assistance the alarming increase in illegal American Samoans main- through the US Federal Emer- drug traffic, the critical need to taining the current “status quo” gency Management Agency. repair a 50-year water system when it comes to its political “We see and admire the and provide safe drinking water, relationship with the United political independence of decreasing land for agriculture States was among the issues island nations close to us such and building food security, the covered in American Samoa’s as Samoa, Fiji, and Tonga,” increasing rate of non-com- presentation at the United Tapaau observed. “But while municable diseases, and many Nations Decolonization Com- the importance of political other personal needs and public mittee’s Caribbean Seminar independence is paramount, it services aimed at giving our hosted by St. Vincent and the is the overall development of people ‘Good Government’.” Grenadines from May 16-18. political, economic, and social INDIGENOUS PEOPLE Executive Director of the sectors that our people observe Tapaau points out that, ASG Office of Political Status, and consider.” “One constitutional right key to Constitution and Federal Rela- Another footnote in the pre- ‘our survival as an indigenous Employment Opportunity tions, Tapaau Dr. Daniel Aga sentation, states that in 2010 the people’ is outlined in the territo- F B Sang in Iliili is seeking a repairman, made American Samoa’s per- median household income in ry’s Constitution making it the spective presentation on behalf American Samoa was $23,892. policy of the government “… ELECTRICIAN & a ACCOUNTANT with of Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga, In the same year, about 57.8% to protect persons of Samoan 2 to 3 years of experienced. who has been keen in the past of all persons or 54.4% of fami- ancestry against alienation of Send resume to P.O Box 3690. three years in making sure that lies were below the national their lands and the destruction the community fully under- poverty level. “In spite of the of the Samoan way of life and stands, among other things, the contrast with federal levels, language….” territory’s political relationship American Samoans who have “By constitutional design, with the U.S. visited neighboring island our traditional leaders are Tapaau’s four-part Amer- countries comment on a much ensured a voice in each branch ican Samoa perspective pre- wider gap between the elites of government,” he explained. sentation starts with the ques- and the rest of society, whereas “We are the only US territory tion “Are We a Colony?” A in American Samoa, the basic that maintains local control of shorter six-page presentation needs of a higher percentage of immigration.” was publicly released by the families are better served.” He also shared with seminar Decolonization Committee on Tapaau asked, “Why else participants that the indigenous its website last week Thursday this propensity to keep the land tenure system remains AMERICAN SAMOA RUNAWAY & and was the subject of a Samoa status quo?” He noted that intact, with 90% of lands HOMELESS YOUTH SHELTER News story last Friday covering comparison data suggests that owned as communal family 699-HELP(4357) part of the “Colony” issue as compared to independent island lands protected by local laws. well as part-two of the presen- countries, non-self-governing Furthermore, close to 90% of ARE YOU UNDER 18 AND NEED tation “Relationship with the territories have, for example, the population is Samoan. A PLACE TO STAY? Administering Power” — refer- lower infant mortality rates and He explained that the pro- DO YOU FEEL UNSAFE AT HOME? ring to the United States. higher life expectancy rates.” tection of the Samoan way of However, a more detailed “This sense of well-being life is rooted in the two “Deeds CALL 699-4357(HELP), 16-page amended presentation correlates favorably with our of Cession” - the 1900 Deed for MESSAGE us on Facebook (Pasefika Youth Project), by Tapaau, is expected to be US relationship,” he said, Tutuila and Aunu’u, and the or EMAIL [email protected]. publicly released soon by the adding that the “desire not 1904 Deed of Manu’a, with the ALL contacts and information are strictly Decolonization Committee on to upset the equilibrium may United States. CONFIDENTIAL. its website. simply be a matter of personal “In these two documents, STATUS QUO and government priorities.” the Samoan people ceded sov- Remember to call 911 if you have an emergency. As part of his presentation Instead of investing energy ereignty of our islands to the on the question “Are We a in trying to change political US but required the protection Colony?” Tapaau explained the status, Tapaau notes that “there of the Samoan way of life,” NOFOAGA SULUFA’I MO LE PUIPUIGA O reasons why American Samoa is more concern”: he said, and noted a Honolulu FANAU TALAVOU A AMERIKA SAMOA opted to maintain the “status • with maintaining a federal court ruling this year quo”, according to the amended solid enough employment rate “re-confirmed the vitality of the 699-HELP(4357) presentation, which provides to keep the economy from Deeds”. Afai e le i atoa lou 18 tausaga ae ua mana’omia numerous footnotes to fur- shrinking, He said the federal court con- se nofoaga malu puipuia e te fia sulufa’i iai... ther clarify American Samoa’s • being sensitive to cluded that American Samoans’ perspective. raising taxes while raising gov- right to use their “property” Ua lagona le le malu puipuia o He says that since the Polit- ernment revenues, to protect and continue their lou soifuaga i totonu o lou aiga? ical Status Study in 1970 and • raising federal Med- cultural and customary fishing VALA’AU MAI! 699-4357(HELP)! the second in 2006-2007 the icaid caps to provide affordable practices is reserved by impli- people of American Samoa healthcare, cation in the Deeds of Cession. Po o le fa’afeso’ota’i mai i le Facebook (Pasefika Youth have selected to maintain the • making jobs available The federal court ruling Project) po’o le email [email protected]. status quo. “One of the most for returning college graduates referred to by Tapaau, is the O faamatalaga ma fesootaiga uma, o le a malu puipuia. to prevent brain drain, important reasons for staying result of a lawsuit filed last Ia manatua e valaau le 911 mo so’o se faalavelave with the status quo lies in the • hiring more qualified year by the Territory of Amer- substantial economic benefits teachers to help decrease reme- ican Samoa, through the ASG, faafuasei e ono aafia ai le soifua maloloina o soo se tasi. made possible by our affiliation dial college placement scores, against the US National Marine with the US,” he explained. • the global impact of Fisheries Service, and other “No one wants to risk the eco- climate change policies at the federal defendants, for its 2016 NAPA SAMOA nomic advantages available to national level that can damage Rule reducing from 50 to 20 families and the community.” our fragile ecosystem, miles the Large Vessel Prohib- 699-NAPA/6272 Among the examples of eco- • geographic isolation ited Area in territorial waters nomic benefits cited in a - foot and the need to change the fed- reserved for the local ‘alia fleet. Employment Opportunity note are — Social Security, eral cabotage law, and Samoa News will report on Medicare & Medicaid, Student • federal minimum wage other issues in the presentation Counter Person Needed Financial Aid for higher educa- policies and their impact on the in future editions. Must have experience in selling automotive parts and the ability tion, local Retirement fund, and fish canneries. to work well with the public. Social Service programs like Other concerns include “road Please pick application at Napa Samoa in Tafuna. Page 4 samoa news, Thursday, June 08, 2017 CLARIFICATION The front page story that was published in our May 31 edi- tion about the new DOH scholarships inadvertently stated that the funding came from the World Health Organization (WHO). Instead, the money came from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and a total of $5,000 was awarded to the Tobacco/Diabetes Coalition under the local Dept. of Health. Permission was given by the grantor to use $3,000 for scholar- ship purposes, hence the $500 award for one student from each of the six public high schools, Manu’a included. Also, Samoa News apologizes to Leone High School Valedic- torian Ramona Delsey Tinae for misquoting her in our Tuesday, June 6 edition. The correct quote should have read: “I want to become a Certified Public Accountant so I can come back home to serve our people.”
➧ Case between CCCAS… Continued from page 1 begin to provide assistance, four weeks and to immediately Proud mother So’otaga Vaiula (middle) with her two sons who graduated yesterday morning Saifoloi alleges the matter got vacate the couple from church from the Home of the Mighty Vikings - Faga’itua High School Class of 2017. [photo:EM] worse after the wife went to housing at the Kanana Fou the office of the woman, who compound. Tofaeono was also is alleged to have had a secret placed on leave for three years, relationship with her husband, while his wife’s ministerial to question the woman about duties were suspended for one the reports she received. The year. wife allegedly strangled the The four church elders Pacific Island woman, who almost lost con- who made the decision were: sciousness, until Tofaeono CCCAS chair Rev. Elder Eveni arrived at the scene to calm the Mamoe Jr., Saifoloi, Rev. situation down, according to Elder Fiti Aofia and Rev. Elder Saifoloi’s testimony. Leatulagi Fa’alevao. News in Brief Saifoloi testified that the During a working com- Compiled by Samoa News staff target issues ranging from pro- is blue.” CCCAS became involved in mittee meeting of the com- DIGITAL TECH DEBATED tecting coral reefs, strength- In an admonishment of the the domestic matter, because a mittee of elders earlier this year DURING SAMOAN LAN- ening sustainable fisheries, United States’ pullout from report about the alleged inci- on January 5, the church elders GUAGE WEEK reducing plastic pollution, and the Paris Agreement, Sopoaga dent was filed with police, received a letter from Tofaeono The impact of digital tech- addressing the impact of cli- said no country should walk and many church members accepting all conditions set by nology on the Samoan lan- mate change. away from the climate deal. were now aware of what had the church, but rejecting being guage was debated as part of Fiji’s president of the Fiji’s Prime Minister Frank happened. removed from the CCCAS recent Language Week cel- UN general assembly Peter Bainimarama is co-president Before the Elders Com- housing, because he and his ebrations in Auckland. Thompson says the confer- of the conference alongside mittee met about the issues family have nowhere else to go. Students and commu- ence will begin the process of the deputy prime minister of involving Tofaeono and his The plaintiffs’ complaint nity members argued for reversing the cycle of oceanic Sweden Isabella Lovin. wife, Saifoloi said he had also cites alleged behavior by and against on whether the decline by producing practical (Source: RNZI) a chance to meet first with Tofaeono, claiming that around Samoan language has any use solutions. PM’S COMMENTS LED Tofaeono, who confirmed the Oct. 6, 2016, Mrs. Tofaeono in today’s globalized world. The Conference will result TO CHANGE IN NEWS problems within his family as met with Saifoloi to allegedly Some spoke about how the in a Call for Action that will be APPROACH IN TONGA well as the alleged incident register a complaint about her increased use of cell phones formally adopted at its conclu- A consultant for the Tonga between Mrs. Tofaeono and husband and “his abuse of their and social sites like Facebook sion on Friday. Broadcasting Commission a woman at the church office. daughter within their home”. influence the language, while The Call for Action includes says threats by the Prime Min- However, Tofaeono denied Around Dec. 13, Mrs. Tofaeono others talked about the fact measures to protect coastal ister against the state broad- a secret relationship with the again met with Saifoloi to voice the language is what connects ecosystems such as man- caster affected its coverage of woman. her disappointment in what she people to their culture. groves, as well as enhancing events. Because of the serious- considered his lack of follow-up AUT Professor of Pacific sustainable fisheries manage- The general manager and ness of these issues, which with respect to her complaint. Studies, Tagaloatele Peggy ment including the restoration chair of the TBC were dis- now involves an ordained Then on Dec. 14, Saifoloi Fairbairn-Dunlop, said that it church minister, as well as met with Tofaeono and advised of fish stocks. missed following comments is not so well understood that affecting parishioners and him of his wife’s complaint and Countries will be called by the Prime Minister that the others, Saifoloi testified that Tofaeono allegedly admitted technology impacts the quality upon to prohibit subsidies, broadcaster was an enemy of he informed Tofaeono that he to the wife’s “allegations with of family life. which contribute to over government and did not sup- was going to brief the chairman respect to his abusive behavior She said it was important fishing and illegal fishing. port his work enough. of the CCCAS, as well as the towards her and their daughter to stay culturally connected in Pacific island leaders have He also threatened that its committee of elders for a final at home.” this day and age. called for more help to fight services would be taken over decision on this matter. Samoa News will report “There are so many celebra- illegal fishing and a worldwide by another company if the It was on Dec. 27, 2016, on Rev. Elder Tofaeono’s tes- tions and it is so important to network of marine sanctuaries relationship continued on the when the first meeting was timony on the witness stand lift up the language and recon- at a major gathering on the same route. held for discussions and the in tomorrow’s issue. Original nect to one’s cultural roots as world’s oceans. The TBC’s Laumanu Petelo final decision was made to sus- Samoan story was published in we also celebrate 55 years of The Prime Minister of said the comments initially pend Tofaeono from holding the Lali section of the May 31 Samoan independence,” Taga- Tuvalu Enele Sopoaga says intimidated staff. the Secretary General post for edition of Samoa News. loatele said. his country is probably the “As to changing our stories (Source: RNZI) most fishery-dependent nation to focus more on things that OCEANS CONFERENCE on earth with 24 square kilo- will be positive to government, © OSINI FALEATASI INC. RESERVES ALL RIGHTS. GETS UNDERWAY IN meters of land lying in 27 mil- rather than getting stories that dba Samoa News is published Monday through Friday, NEW YORK lion square kilometers of the are balanced and unbiased. So except for some local and federal holidays. As the Fiji hosted Ocean Pacific Ocean. He called for we felt that we were kind of Please send correspondences to: OF, dba Samoa News, Box Conference gets underway in action against pollution from changing our roles to try to fit 909, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799. New York, the United Nations plastic and shipwrecks and the in to what the Prime Minister Telephone at (684) 633-5599 • Fax at (684) 633-4864 says it is expecting a surge exploitation of fish stocks. and government wanted.” Email advertisements to [email protected] in voluntary commitments “We must have human However, Laumanu Petelo Email the newsroom at [email protected] to improve the health of the solution to reverse the woes said, with court proceedings Normal business hours are Mon. thru Fri. 8am to 5pm. world’s oceans. humanity has put upon the and media coverage of the Permission to reproduce editorial and/or advertisements, in Six-hundred commitments oceans. affair, she felt things were whole or in part, is required. Please address such requests to from countries, businesses We are all accountable as starting to improve. the Publisher at the address provided above. and civil society groups have co-owners and co-inhabitants (Source: RNZI) Please visit samoanews.com for weekend updates. so far been received, that on this planet of whose blood samoa news, Thursday, June 08, 2017 Page 5 Page 6 samoa news, Thursday, June 08, 2017
Graduates of Faga’itua HS happily posed for the Samoa News camera following grad- uation luncheons and gatherings being hosted around the island to celebrate their suc- cessful completion of 12 years of education with families and friends. [Photo:THA]
Compiled by Samoa News Staff AUMUA ANNOUNCES AMERICAN SAMOA $866,000 EPA GRANT COLLEGE RESEARCH FOR AMERICAN SAMOA FOUNDATION GOLF Washington, D.C. – Con- TOURNAMENT event will be used by the Foun- lege Research Foundation, as are in the works for a black-tie gresswoman Aumua Amata is The American Samoa Col- dation as a resource to provide described by Director Mrs. alumni event in November, as pleased to announce that the lege Research Foundation student scholarships and pro- Alofia Afalava, “belongs to well as the establishment of an U.S. Environmental Protection (ASCRF) is inviting the com- fessional development pro- ASCC yet is still a stand-alone Alumni Hall of Fame for grad- Agency (EPA) has awarded munity to support the territo- grams for the staff and faculty entity.” uates of ASCC who contribute the American Samoa EPA a ry’s college students by taking of the American Samoa Com- The “research” component to the College’s continued suc- grant of $866,000 for local part in its 1st Annual Golf munity College (ASCC). of ASCRF involves providing cess and growth. environmental sustainability Tournament this Saturday at A non-profit organization the groundwork and resources The ASCRF currently has and rehabilitation projects. the Ili’ili Golf Course. initially incorporated in 1988, for future expansion of the an application for 501-C3 USEPA Acting Regional Money raised during the the American Samoa Col- College. status on file with the IRS, Director Alexis Strauss stated, “The Foundation will help which, upon approval, will “The American Samoa Envi- fund the research into new make donations to the Founda- ronmental Protection Agency programs ASCC would like to tion tax-deductible. has been a great partner in offer,” said Afalava. “By supporting the Foun- environmental protection. “For example, if the Col- dation, our local community, We are pleased to support DAILY STORE lege decided it would like to overseas alumni, and any inter- its programs committed to have another four-year pro- ested individual or business achieving a better environment gram similar to the one it has can make a solid investment for all the residents of Amer- Father’s Day Sale for Teacher Education, then in not only the future leaders ican Samoa.” the Foundation can help fund of American Samoa, but also, The funding will be used ALL 10% DISCOUNT OFF FOR GRADUATION & FATHER’S the research for that.” through the ASCC Samoan to support air, water, and land ASCC President Dr. Ros- Studies Institute for the pres- inspections; monitor the safety DAY ITEMS. 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I would • Girls Tank top • Girls Tank top sional development opportuni- a company, or by making a also like to thank the staff at • Spaghetti Tank top up to • Spaghetti Tank top up to ties for the faculty and staff, donation of prizes and raffle the USEPA including Acting plus size plus size and support the continued suc- items. Director Strauss for all that • Lingerie • Lingerie cess of educational resources “We are very excited to they do in the Pacific and recog- • Tights • Tights unique to ASCC such as the get our community involved nizing the need for this funding • Ladies Perfumes • Ladies Perfumes Samoan Studies Institute. in this event and anticipate a here in American Samoa. I • Grad Teddy bears & ballons • Grad Teddy bears & ballons As it works to achieve its highly successful and well- appreciate the close relation- aims, the Foundation will offer attended Golf Tournament,” ship between the USEPA and Toys & Screen Protectors for phone. the community and especially said Afalava. the AS-EPA, and all the great School Bags. Sports Bags. the many alumni of ASCC the To support the ASCRF Golf work that these two agencies opportunity to support higher Tournament, contact Alofia have accomplished together,” education in American Samoa. Afalava or Nathaidia Moea’i at concluded Amata. HOURS: Mon-Fri 8:00am-6:30pm Saturday 8:00am-5:30pm 699-2300 In addition to this week- 731-1844 or 699-0754 or email end’s Golf Tournament, plans
CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES! HERE'S TO A SUPERIOR 2017 AND NEW BEGINNINGS Final farewell for 119 Vikings “GO FORTH AND pared well by great parents, CONQUER” church leaders, and teachers.” He concluded, “As par- C M By Leiloa Ese Malala ents, they will continue to Y K Samoa News Staff Writer love their child no matter The lone star from the east how old they get. side, Faga’itua High School Teachers, this is not an “Home of the Vikings” held easy job but you have worked its commencement ceremony hard and not give up for the yesterday morning, bidding a betterment of these kids of final farewell to 119 seniors American Samoa.” who were confirmed by DOE The Governor thanked Director Dr. Ruth Matagi- school principal Mr. Taase Tofiga, as official graduates “for all you do and job well of the Class of 2017. done! Your theme truly Bluesky Communications defines the real Viking! is the proud sponsor for this You are the future, so own year’s graduation season and your future for your par- wishes all the graduates the ents, church leaders, teachers best of luck in their future and your home: American Graduates of Faga’itua High School’s Class of 2017 with big beautiful smiles yesterday as they bid endeavors. Samoa.” farewell to the “Home of the Mighty Vikings” [photo:EM] In his special remarks, Following Lolo’s address, Governor Lolo Matalasi presentation of diplomas and Moliga told the graduates special awards was made. to “Pray always. Don’t pray small - small dreams will COLLEGE always become small results ACCEPTANCE: so dream big.” • Agape Mafua – New He continued, “The work Mexico Military Institute you have right now is very (Volleyball Scholarship) important. The work your • Ariel Fa’ali’i – Norwich parents, teachers, and pastors University Corps of Cadets will do is to continue to pray (Dean Scholarship $88,000) for you and your future. But • Blessman Taala – Uni- what you will need to do is to versity of Hawaii, Manoa – put the work that they have (Football Scholarship) taught you into action so you • Brenda Lavea – Wash- may have a great future.” ington State University Lolo urged the gradu- (Cougars Academic Award ates not to take shortcuts Three of the 119 graduates of Faga’itua High School’s Class of 2017 who received their diplomas $40,000) Saint Martin’s “because it will only lead you yesterday morning. [photo:EM] University (Dean’s scholar- to sleeping under a bread- ship $60,000), University of will make your parents and munity and home be proud challenging as you move Idaho ($12,000 scholarship), fruit tree on the road, or end family proud. Do something of you. Your days after high on but you can overcome it up somewhere you will not that will make your com- school will become more because you have been pre- (Continued on page 10) be happy. Do something that C M Y K
A Special Education student from Faga’itua HS, surrounded by proud teachers and her mother yesterday during the Vikings Class of 2017 com- mencement ceremony. [photo:EM] samoa news, Thursday, June 08, 2017 Page 9 CONGRESSWOMAN AUMUA AMATA Salutes Faga’itua HS Class of 2017
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Paid for by the Friends of Amata, M. Usle, trs. [email protected] Page 10 samoa news, Thursday, June 08, 2017 ➧ Final farewell for 119 Vikings… Continued from page 8 Brigham Young University College • Edna Fano – Grand Canyon University • Vaituutuulima Tulafono – Grand Canyon • Jemima Nafatali – Chaminade Univer- University sity ($48,000 scholarship), Northern Arizona • Zachary Falesoani – Grand Canyon Uni- University, Grand Canyon University versity ($3,000 Scholarship), Saint Martin’s • Julia Sasa – Saint Martin’s University University ($64,000 Scholarship), Pacific • Marissa Savusa – Norwich University Lutheran University (Scholarship $25,000), (recognition scholarship $72,000) Concord University ($1,000 scholarship and • Jose Tao – Garden City Community Col- Academic Excellence Scholarship of $500) lege, Western New Mexico University • Belladonna Manumalo – Grand Canyon ARMY ENLISTEES: University (Deans scholarship $10,000) • Army Active Duty – Sooula Bishop, • Marycrully Godinet- Chaminade Uni- Maoa Mailo, Larry Ofagalilo, Johnson Taale, versity (Regents Scholarship $48,000), Salvation Taufuiava, Fereti Te’o Saint Martin’s University (Dean’s scholar- • Army Reserve – Verna Montgomery ship $60,000), Northern Arizona Univer- sity (President’s Excellence Award $9,000), OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS: Grand Canyon University, Birmingham Uni- • Vikings Alumni Scholarship – O’Riley versity Pima Community College, University Leau of Hawaii Manoa. • McDonalds Scholarship – Jemima Nafa- • Pepe Faga – Northern Arizona University tali, Rosanly Talosaga, O’Riley Leau • Raemos Fano – Western New Mexico • Department of Health Scholarship – University (football scholarship), Tedy Barber • Rita Jennings – Northern Arizona • Bluesky Scholarship – Tedy Barber University • Rosanly Taulaga – Saint Martin’s Uni- SPECIAL AWARDS: versity (Dean scholarship for $60,000) • Tammy Malae English Award - Jemima Western New Mexico University, Northern Nafatali Arizona University. • Army Recruiting Office Award – Rita • Shalina Matamua – Saint Martin’s Uni- Jennings, Maurice Lotovale versity (Faculty Scholarship $48,000) • Inspiration Award – Tedy Barber • Maurice Lotovale – Mount San Antonio • Citizenship/Rotary Club Award – August College Tipeni Isaia • John Muliaga – Cisco Junior College in • Leadership Award – Blessman Taala Texas ( Football scholarship) • Student Athlete of the Year Award – • Tui Ah Chong – Garden City Community Raemos Fano (male) Agape Mafua (female) College, Kansas • Methodist Congregation Award – Liliah • Debbie Vaimaona – University of Apelu Hawaii, Hilo Congratulations Vikings Class of 2017!!! • Tony Aiono – Mount San Antonio FAGAITUA HIGH SCHOOL GRAD LIST Aab, Kiso Lafaele, Justin Sasa, Julia Afusia, Vineta Lavea, Brenda Sautia, Faamamafa Aga, Melvin Lafaele, Tualima Savusa, Marisa Ah Kiong, Trinity Leatigaga, Mapu Sesega, Nofoileva’aofiame Ah Chong, Tui Leau, O’Riley Siloi, Sagaia Aiono, Tony Li’a Jr Lemalu, Donald Smith, Galu Alo Solonaima Leutele, Kionasina Taala, Blessman Apelu, Liliah Lolomatauama, launiu Jr. Taale, Johnson Asaeli, Jerinna B Lotovale, Maurice Taale, Johnny Atisano’e Fuauli Jr Luafutu, Vena Taase, Salaevalu Barber Tedy Lualua, Hans Tafilele, Adrian Brian Bishop, So’oula Mafua, Agape Garden Taolsaga, Taupule Briscoe, Kayhana Mailo, Maoa Tao, Jose Brown, Melonica Makalio, Tamara Tauaa,Elisaia Esekia, Toreka Malaga, Yvonne Tafa’alele, Kamipeli Faalii, Ariel Malivao, Pamler Taufuiava, Salvation Faatauvelo, Setu Maloa, Falemalama Taulaga Rosanly Fa’auila, Mavaega Maloa, Lautasi Taylor, Taj Faga, Pepe Manumalo, Belladonna Tea, Nauru Falesoani, Zachary Matamua, Shalina Te’o, Fereti Fano, Edna T Matautia, Migao Tevita, Maria Fano, Raemos Mayer, Praise Tita’e, Vaiula Faoagali, Eveline Mcfarland, Harry Tiumalu, Semeri Farani, Anna-Marie Moana, Jerry Togiai, Liua Farani, TI Moetala, Celestial Tufele, Faalelegafulu Fesili, Leroy Montgomery, Verna Tuitea, Asotoetu Filiga, Clarence Mose, Sapati Tulafono, Vaitulima Filipo, Vanilala Muliaga, John Tyrell, Faauma Foma’i Raytirah Nafatali, Jemima Umi, Taia Fualema, Maybeline Ofagalilo, Larry Faifua Unutoa, Faith Fulu, Aloha Paletaleo, Alex Tanner Unutoa, Tuaoimaalii Godinet, Marycruly Pati, Fatima Angelina Uti, Mike Manuia Grohse, Silivelio Pogai, Faalanu Va’a, Gingerlei Iavai, Onosai Ponausuia, Cody Vaimaona, Debbie Ieremia, Joseph Pule, Cynthia Vaka, Jemisa Iosua, Cherish Pulemagafa, Ioane Vaiula, Fernandez Isaia, August Tipeni Pulu, Satauroolealofa Vele, Lusia Isaia, Isaia Roberts, Alexander Viliamu, Sauiluma Iuvale Hawaii Sagapolutele, Miriama Williams, Lina (Courtesy Photos) Jennings, Rita Salelea, Sasha samoa news, Thursday, June 08, 2017 Page 11
Yesterday morning, when Faga’itua High School held its commencement ceremony, a seat was made available for a missing graduate - Taupule Talosaga - who passed away two weeks before graduation. Taupule’s mother was there on his behalf to receive his diploma. [photo:EM] ➧ Royals’ … Continued from page 7 Feleti Barstow Public Library game. Springer extended his hit- ting streak to 11 games with a Utulei Village • 633-5816 (ph) • 633-5823 (fax) double and single. He has nine multihit games and 23 hits total in his streak. Presents “They won almost every crit- ical moment,” Astros manager A.J. Hinch said. “When you do enough of those, they’re going to Build a Better World Summer come with a big inning and they did. Certainly they deserve a lot of credit for their at-bats. The Reading Program Registration walk in there with two outs (to Gordon) kept the inning alive. Then a few too many sliders.” 9am. June 12, 2017 at Feleti Barstow Public Library. Royals right-hander Jake Junis, who was making his Ages 0-17. Must register in person with a birth certificate. second big league start, was Registration is on a first come first serve basis and space is limited. removed after Beltran’s homer. Junis faced 23 batters, and 12 reached — nine hits and three walks — with seven scoring. SCHEDULE: Gordon homered in the third for the Royals, his first since 1ST SESSION: June 19 - 30, 2017. Sept. 25, a span of 192 at-bats. Ages 6&7 Build a Better World Summer Reading MWF. MANESS OPTIONED 930am -1230pm With Junis recalled, the Royals optioned RHP Seth Ages 12-14 Tech Camp everyday for two weeks. 930 -1230 Maness to Triple-A Omaha. Maness was 1-0 with a 3.72 ERA but allowed 16 hits and 2ND SESSION: July 3 - 14, 2017. two walks in 9 2/3 innings. Ages 8&9 Build a Better World Summer Reading MWF. TRAINER’S ROOM 930am -1230pm Astros: INF Marwin Gon- zalez was not in the lineup Ages 15-17 Tech Camp everyday for two weeks. 930-1230 with a left hand contusion and Ages 15-17 swelling. “I know he’s sore,” Hinch said. “We’re going to get him a guard to protect his hand 3RD SESSION: July 17 - 28, 2017. when he slides. We’ll see how Ages 10&11 Build a Better he feels when he holds a bat. We World Summer Reading MWF. might put something on his bat to alleviate the pressure. We feel 930am - 1230pm good that he’s avoided a bigger July 20 & 27, 2017 Disabilities injury, but he may need a day or from 10am-12pm. two.” Royals: RHP Nathan Karns (right extensor strain and nerve irritation) is not yet ready for a 4TH SESSION: July 31 - rehab stint as the club waits for August 11, 2017. the soreness to recede. “He’s Toddlers (0-5) Build a Better getting better every day,” Royals World Summer Reading manager Ned Yost said. “We MWF. 0930 - 1230. don’t have a timetable yet.” Page 12 samoa news, Thursday, June 08, 2017 Got Silipas? Sign-up for a 6-Weeks Summer Drama Workshop at Dancing Fingers Learning Center to stage Twinderella The Musical to celebrate the opening of
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Tuition: $100 Registration: $50 Bill Cosby, third left, listens to Sheila Frazier, second left, and Frazier’s husband John Atchison, Location: Across BOH @ Tafuna (“Green Solar Building) left, speaks with members of the media as he walks from the Montgomery County Courthouse during his sexual assault trial in Norristown, Pa., Wednesday, June 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Availability limited; first-come first-serve basis. Contact: Poe Mageo/[email protected] Phone: 770-9119 Jury may soon hear from Cosby, PIGS FOR SALE even if he doesn’t take stand NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- Prosecutors are expected to her. Andrea Constand said A jury that heard seven hours of show jurors an earlier deposi- the pills left her paralyzed and All sizes. Size 2 and big ones testimony from a woman who tion in which Cosby said that he unable to stop Cosby from pen- for Fa’alavelave. says Bill Cosby drugged and routinely gave women pills and etrating her with his finger and assaulted her may soon hear alcohol before sexual encoun- putting her hand on his genitals. from Cosby himself - even if he ters and gave at least one of She said she was still woozy Contact 252-5005 or 699-2652 doesn’t take the stand. them quaaludes, a now-banned when she woke up six hours sedative. The suburban Phila- later. delphia jury on Wednesday The defense spent hours on heard trial accuser Andrea cross-examination trying to Centennial Office Building Constand offer her most direct suggest the sexual encounter PO Box 716 Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 denial yet that any of their ear- with Cosby was consensual, Phone No: (684) 633- 8143 lier meetings were romantic. based on Constand’s previous “It wasn’t a romantic time, visits to his home and continued PUBLIC JOB POSTING no,” Constand, 44, of Toronto, contact afterward. Accounting Manager Posting Date June 02, 2017 said of an earlier fireside dinner Constand’s case is expected Position Title with Cosby, a trustee at Temple to get to the jury sometime Department Accounting Deadline 4:00 PM, June 16, 2017 University, where she directed next week. Prosecutors, before Division Administration Pay Range Commensurate with the women’s basketball team. then, plan to call an expert in Position Type Contract Experience & Qualifications The jury also heard Cosby’s the behavior of sexual assault voice on a 2006 telephone victims to explain why some Reports To Chief Financial Officer Job Grade/Status D/6/A – D/14/A; Non-Exempt call, offering Constand money remain in contact with their Major Duties & Responsibilities for graduate school after her abusers and wait before lodging The Accounting Manager is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting. This position will be mother called to confront him a complaint. responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate about the encounter at his home The defense may call a and timely financial statements to TBAS management, the Board and appropriate government entities while a year earlier. memory expert to cast doubt advising, supervising and directing the day to day activities of the accounting function. “She could go to school,” he on the accuracy of testimony • Manage and direct the work of the accounting function under the direction of the CFO. Identify and said. “If she wanted to do that, about long-ago events. Cosby explore cost reduction opportunities and improve efficiency. then I would be willing to ... pay was arrested in 2015 after his • Review internal policies, accounting controls and procedures to ensure compliance with all for the schooling.” deposition became public and applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, grant requirements, standards and initiate actions Cosby, now 79, acknowl- prosecutors reopened an earlier necessary to correct deviations or violations. edges in the deposition from 2005 investigation that ended • Assist with vendor AP payments and payroll department to ensure policies and procedures are Constand’s related lawsuit that with Cosby not being charged. followed; Monitor cash flow to ensure sufficient working capital to meet current liabilities & he gave her three blue pills “She has said the same thing contingencies; Control, advise and monitor short/long term financial investments. before fondling her breast and from Day One. She’s always • Provide training to departmental managers / supervisors in financial management under the penetrating her with his fingers. said he drugged her. She’s direction of CFO. The only question for the jury is always said she didn’t consent. • Direct the preparation and reconciliation of accounts, worksheets, and documentation for annual how to interpret the encounter. She’s always said it was digital audit; respond to questions and requests for information and resolve concerns from auditors. Prosecutors say she was too penetration,” Constand lawyer • Perform other tasks as assigned by CFO. impaired to give consent. Dolores Troiani told The Asso- Minimum Requirements The defense lawyer sought ciated Press when Constand fin- to show that Constand changed ished her testimony Wednesday Education Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting her mind about the date of the afternoon. Eight (8) years related professional work experience in financial management in addition to the alleged assault. But Constand Some 60 women have come minimum educational requirement having been obtained perhaps blunted the attack by forward to say Cosby sexually Four (4) years’ experience working in a managerial / supervisory role concurrent with above saying she got confused and ini- violated them, but the statute Knowledge, Skills (experience in management within a private sector environment preferred). tially thought the episode hap- of limitations for prosecution & Abilities Knowledge of FASB, GAAP and standard accounting policies and procedures, regulations and pened in March 2004. had run out in nearly every compliance details. Computer literate and competent in office software. Highly organised, good attention to detail, ability to prioritise and manage multiple demands. Superior customer service “I was mistaken,” she said, case. Constand’s case is the skills. A demonstrated ability to supervise and review the performance of staff. Excellent verbal unflustered. only one in which Cosby has and written communication abilities; excellent interpersonal skills. Gianna Constand, who fol- been charged. The Associated lowed her daughter to the stand, Press does not typically identify Qualified applicants: Please submit a copy of your resume to the following address: ASPA, Attention Nancy Kupa, sounded alarmed at the thought people who say they are victims P.O. Box PPB, Pago Pago, AS 96799 by the given deadline; attach copies of credentials and transcripts. The Territorial Andrea had been drugged, and of sexual assault unless they Bank of American Samoa is an Equal Opportunity Employer that maintains a Drug Free Workplace Program. Selected angry that they still don’t know grant permission, which Con- applicants will be subject to a Drug Test Screening. No phone inquiries accepted. what type of pills Cosby gave stand has done. samoa news, Thursday, June 08, 2017 Page 13
Apple’s John Ternus speaks during an announcement of new products at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in San Jose, Calif., Monday, June 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) Apple’s HomePod speaker pumps up the volume on tech rivals SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- The speaker will sell for have suggested that the current Apple is hoping a new smart about $350 in December in incarnation of Apple’s assistant home speaker will strike a the U.S., U.K. and Australia. already trails competitors in chord with music lovers - the Amazon sells the main version key respects .) “This is the start latest test of the iPhone maker’s of the Echo for $180; Google’s of the AI wars,” he said. ability to redefine markets orig- Home speaker goes for $130. MACS, PHONES AND inally staked out by its rivals. The Echo, released in 2015, PAYMENTS The trend-setting company and Google Home, released last Apple had plenty of other also is putting new twists on year, were the first entrants in a announcements. New iMacs existing products as it delves promising market. The research released Monday are getting deeper into virtual reality and firm eMarketer says than 35 better displays and graphics a form of artificial intelligence million people in the U.S. are capabilities. Apple said that called machine learning. expected to use a voice-acti- makes the Mac a great platform The moves announced vated speaker at least once a for developing virtual-reality Monday escalate Apple’s tech- month this year, more than “experiences,” although the nological battle of wits with double its estimate from last company didn’t announce any Google, Amazon, Microsoft year. consumer VR products. and Facebook. These giants APPLE VS. THE DRY Safari, Apple’s web browser, are battling over still-emerging SPELL is getting new features aimed at fields that are expected to turn The HomePod is Apple’s online annoyances. It will block into technological gold mines, first new gadget in nearly three videos that start playing auto- much the way personal com- years, following its announce- matically, for instance, and can puters and smartphones became ment of the Apple Watch in also prevent ads from following moneymaking machines in pre- September 2014. Although that and profiling users. It will not vious decades. product came out after other actually block ads, though. NO PLACE LIKE smartwatches hit the market, it Apple also introduced a new HOMEPOD quickly outshone competitors, version of its business-oriented The “HomePod” speaker according to industry research iPad Pro at an intermediate size unveiled at Apple’s annual firms. with more storage, a better dis- developers conference is sim- Still, the Apple Watch hasn’t play and an improved camera. ilar to rival devices that have been a smash hit, fueling wor- It’s part of Apple’s effort to been released during the past ries that the company’s ability entice professionals with tab- two years. to transfix customers had lets that can handle many tasks Like the Amazon Echo and waned after the 2011 death of previously reserved for laptops. Google Home, the HomePod co-founder Steve Jobs. During New features coming to will play music while also Jobs’ last decade, Apple intro- iPhones and iPads, meanwhile, helping people to manage their duced the iPod, iPhone and include marginal improve- lives and homes. Siri, a dig- iPad - all huge commercial suc- ments such as syncing mes- ital assistant that has been on cesses that both reshaped daily sages to Apple servers in the Apple’s iPhone since 2011, will life and swamped previous dig- cloud, saving storage space on be voice activated to respond to ital music players, smartphones phones and tablets. Apple also requests for information and and tablets. laid some groundwork for aug- other help around the house. Analysts said the smart mented reality, the projection Unlike those other smart home speaker market is ripe of digital features onto real- speakers, Apple is positioning for Apple. The company “can’t world surroundings, by giving the HomePod primarily as a afford to yield valuable real- app developers tools for incor- way to listen to and discover estate in the heart of people’s porating AR into their products. new songs and artists. Making homes to Amazon, Google Apple is also bringing the the most of it will require a sub- and others,” said Geoff Blaber, ability to send money to friends scription to Apple’s own music research analyst at CCS Insight. or other people through its pay- streaming service, which runs That’s especially important ment service, Apple Pay. So $10 to $15 per month and has because people are starting to far, the service has limited pay- attracted 27 million subscribers access information, entertain- ments to purchases of products so far. ment and search in a more “per- and services from companies The company is casting Siri vasive” way that’s less depen- and other organizations. as a music connoisseur that will dent on smartphones, he said. The free software update learn and cater to the tastes of But it’s also possible that for mobile devices, iOS 11, is the HomePod’s owners, as the HomePod could expose expected in September, when well as answer questions about Siri as less capable than Ama- Apple typically releases new the songs as they are played. zon’s Alexa, Google’s Assis- iPhones. “It will reinvent home audio,” tant and Microsoft’s Cortana, boasted Apple CEO Tim Cook. Blaber said. (Many reviewers (Courtesy Photos) Page 14 samoa news, Thursday, June 08, 2017
Celestial Moetala, who graduated with honors yesterday morning as part of the Vikings Class of 2017, is surrounded by her proud parents and siblings. [photo:EM] Under Trump, old deportation orders get new life LOS ANGELES (AP) -- For Trump’s new immigration poli- terrified,” said Stacy Tolchin, looking at it in a different light,” committed no crimes. years, immigrants facing depor- cies, with some getting arrested a Los Angeles immigration Marin said. “There has to be an In Michigan, Jose Luis tation have been allowed to stay on the spot during check-ins attorney. end game here.” Sanchez-Ronquillo reported to in the U.S. provided they show with officers. Such arrests have Agents still consider Immigration and Customs authorities for more than four up for regular check-ins with dismayed family members and requests to delay deportations Enforcement said it is tracking years before he was arrested at federal deportation agents and sent chills through immigrant at immigrants’ regularly sched- nearly 970,000 immigrants an April check-in and sent to stay out of trouble. After a brief communities. uled check-ins if, for example, with deportation orders. The a Louisiana detention facility. meeting, they’re usually told to In other instances, immi- someone has a medical condi- majority - 82 percent - have The 36-year-old father of two return months later to check in grants have been fitted with tion, said David Marin, who no criminal record, the agency came into contact with police again. ankle-monitoring bracelets. oversees enforcement and said. ICE declined to say how during a traffic stop and lost his Now, in cases spanning from Others have been released much removal operations for Immi- many must regularly report to immigration case in 2012. But Michigan to California, some like they were during President gration and Customs Enforce- authorities or are tracked by he was then repeatedly allowed of these immigrants are being Barack Obama’s administration ment in Los Angeles. But deci- ankle monitors, and it is unclear to stay, said Shanta Driver, his told their time here is up. in what immigration attorneys sions are made on an individual how many are being arrested. lawyer. Immigrants who already say appears to be a random basis, and efforts are being Trump boosted immigra- In Virginia, 33-year-old have deportation orders series of decisions based more stepped up to procure travel tion arrests by 38 percent in the Cesar Lara was detained in May and were allowed to stay in on detention space than public documents from foreign coun- early days of his administra- after living here for a decade. the country under the prior safety. tries to send people back home. tion, but deportations fell from The Mexican house painter administration have become a “Everywhere, people going “They still have the ability a year ago as activity on the wound up with a deportation target under President Donald in to report are just absolutely to file a stay, but again, we’re U.S.-Mexico border slowed. order after he was arrested in For authorities keen on 2012, when officials stopped showing they’re beefing up him for removing wood from immigration enforcement, a forest, said his mother, Maria immigrants who already have De Lara. K&B MATH deportation orders are seen “(Trump) said they were just as an easy target. They can be going to deport pure criminals P.O. Box 2046 Pago Pago, AS 96799 removed from the country more and bad people, and my son is PH: (684) 252-5072 quickly than newly arrested not a criminal,” she said. “He’s immigrants, whose cases can working for the community.” email: [email protected] drag on for years in immigra- It’s hard to know how many Do you know that 50% of your SAT SCORE tion court proceedings and immigrants with deportation appeals. orders are being detained. In WILL BE FROM YOUR MATH SCORE BEGINNING THE YEAR 2017? “I just assume they figure Atlanta, immigration attorney CURRENT SAT REDESIGNED SAT this is an easy removal. All we Charles Kuck said one in five Redesigned SAT • Critical Reading 800 Reading and Writing 800 have to do is deport this person, of his clients with scheduled scores subject to • Writing 800 Math 800 and that adds to our numbers check-ins has been detained research • Math 800 TOTAL SCORE 1600 of people who are out of the since Trump took office, some- TOTAL SCORE 2400 United States,” said Heather thing that hardly ever happened • Over 25 years teaching • Many of students scored 800 • Basic Math Skills • Pre-calculus experience as a Math Specialist Prendergast, chair of the Amer- during the prior administration. • Pre-Algebra perfect in SAT I and II test • Calculus • Teach easy and simple way • Prepare Island Wide Math ican Immigration Lawyers Immigration lawyers said • Algebra I • Sat I (oriental method) Competition Association’s National Immi- they tell clients they must attend • Algebra II • Sat II • Plenty of teaching materials • Teaching SAT I & SATII Test Taking gration and Customs Enforce- required check-ins, and immi- • Geometry • Organized teaching skills Skills • Most of students scored above ment Liaison Committee. grants usually do, hoping to be Time Schedule (Mon/Wed/Fri) 700 in SAT I and II test Many immigrants with old allowed to stay and avoid the MATH ENGLISH deportation orders have lived prospect of deportation agents Class A Class B Class D Class A in the United States for years showing up at their homes. Junior High Elementary 8:00 - 9:30 SAT 1 Algebra 1 Gr (3-4) and set down roots here despite Mark Krikorian, execu- (concept) English (Gr 7-8) English (Gr 5-6) having no legal status, which tive director of the Center for SAT 1 Gr (5-6) Elementary Elementary 9:30 - 11:00 (practice) Geometry English (Gr 1-2) English (Gr 3-4) deportation agents were known Immigration Studies, said he SAT 1 Elementary to weigh to decide who was a believes deportations will rise 2:00 - 3:30 SAT 1 Pre-Algebra Gr (1-2) (pre-cal) (GRAMMAR) English (Gr 5-6) priority for removal. as the Trump administration Elementary 3:30 - 5:00 SAT 1 Algebra 2 Gr (3-4) SAT 1 Under the Obama adminis- continues to arrest immigrants (READING) English (Gr 3-4) tration, immigration lawyers here illegally and that authori- • All students should take Level Test • Contact: (684) 252-5072 said their clients often were told ties will focus more on the inte- • Period: 6/12-7/8 (1st Session) • Tuition: $200 / 4 weeks 7/10-8/5 (2nd Session) • Registration Fee: $50 they faced no immediate risk of rior of the country as activity on • Location: 2nd floor at Faatamalii Center in Malaeimi • Small Size of Classes being deported and could tem- the southern border declines. • Note: 7/4 (no school - Independence Day Holiday) • Seats are limited, please register as soon as possible porarily remain, so long as they samoa news, Thursday, June 08, 2017 Page 15 SKYVIEW, INC. 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RICE 40LB ...... $ 19.95 (AP Photo/ Balint Szlanko) RICE 20LB ...... $ 9.99 SHASTA SODA 24CT ...... $ 9.95 NIAGARA WATER 500ML ...... $ 4.75 Bullets fell ‘like rain’: Fleeing BUSH ICE 12PAK ...... $ 10.50 SANGRIA WINE 4 LITRE ...... $ 24.95 NOTE: Limited quantities for any items. Tent orders and funeral services will be Iraqis caught in IS ambush Liquors & wines are sold at both locations. provided at the main location in Aua. IRBIL, Iraq (AP) -- After also among those who were hundreds of thousands forced to days of shelling by Iraqi forces, hit. He said 12 members of his flee. AUA & FAGAITUA 644-5000 / 622-5000 some 200 residents decided to family, including two uncles, an “It’s all because of the take their chances and flee from aunt, and his two grandfathers, shelling,” said Ahmed Najm, Good Morning! one of the last pockets of Mosul were gunned down around him. 27, who is recovering in the Irbil controlled by the Islamic State “I was also hit but it wasn’t hospital from a shrapnel wound. group. They made it as far as a that bad, I wasn’t bleeding. He said he lost 13 family mem- nearby hospital before militant Then, that afternoon, I was hit bers in the shooting. snipers opened fire from the again by a sniper in the side and “The people saw this inten- roof, mowing them down by the then I started to bleed,” he said. sive shelling, this destruction, dozens. He said he managed to save and so they all left their homes. Their harrowing flight, himself by crawling to Iraqi And that’s what caused the mas- uoY wonk s’ti a doog gninrom nehw uoy su dniF .deen uoy gnihtyreve htiw pu ekaw ekaw pu htiw gnihtyreve uoy .deen dniF su recounted by survivors, illus- lines during the night. sacre,” he said. ta a erots raen !uoy trates the dangers that residents “I was trying to lift my left of Iraq’s second largest city leg and crawling on my hands. have faced throughout months We crawled for three or four of heavy fighting as Iraqi forces, minutes and then rested for five backed by a U.S.-led coalition, minutes. And then crawl and struggle to drive the militants crawl again. We kept crawling out. until we reached the army,” he Many have found them- said. VACANCY: AIRLINE TRAFFIC OPERATIONS selves caught in the crossfire, David Eubank, an American with Iraqi artillery and coalition medic who works in a field - PAGO PAGO OFFICE airstrikes on one side, and mili- clinic near the front line, said Inviting applications for 2 vacant positions now existing in our office in Pago Pago, American Samoa for tants determined to use them as he managed to save two civil- the position of Sales/Reservations Officer (1) and Ramp Officer (1). If you are interested in pursuing a human shields or punish them ians a day after the shooting by career in the airline industry and meet the criterias below then we would like to hear from you. for leaving on the other. getting the Iraqi army to drive Riyadh Abdullah, 21, said he a tank onto the road for cover. Ideal Personal Qualities we are looking for - and his family, along with about He said he dragged another five • You MUST be an HONEST person who will not be tempted at any time to steal 200 neighbors, had decided to people to safety the following money from our Company and our customers; leave their homes last Thursday day. Coalition warplanes aided • You MUST be a HEALTHY AND PHYSICALLY FIT person for the job deals after days of heavy shelling. the rescuers by dropping smoke with the loading and unloading of baggage and cargo; As they neared the hospital, bombs to obscure their move- gunmen fired down on them, ments, he added. • You MUST be able to COMMUNICATE proficiently and effectively in English and shooting him in the leg and hit- Eubank said his clinic treated Samoan both written and verbal with our customers who visit our office or call us ting several others. Iraqi troops about 40 people with gunshot on the phone. nearby then opened fire at the wounds from among those who • You MUST be a person who DISLIKES MAKING MISTAKES and will always militants. managed to make it across the check your bookings and payments to make sure they are correct before the “There were bullets falling road to the Iraqi-controlled area. customer leaves our office. on us like rain,” he said from There are conflicting reports • You MUST be willing to do EXTRA work by helping out with other areas of our a hospital bed in the Kurdish as to how many people died. airline operation from time to time. regional capital, Irbil. Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, the He remained on the ground, U.N. human rights chief, said • You MUST be able to WORK TOGETHER with our existing Pago team members bleeding, for a day and a night. in Geneva on Tuesday that “at by getting along with them and by respecting each other. He eventually found a mobile least 163” people were shot and Other Criterias: phone in the handbag of a killed, and more were missing. woman who had been killed Both Abdullah and Eubank • Completed First Year College/Tertiary Education nearby and called his uncle, said that they had seen about • Fluent in both Samoan and English who came and dragged him to 50 people lying on the ground. • Customer services oriented safety. Col. Hussein Mustafa, the com- He was luckier than most. mander of the Iraqi army bri- • Computer literate The road where the civilians gade in the district, estimated If you think you meet the above criterias and have the personal qualities we are looking for, were ambushed was still well that around 150 people were then please submit your written application together with a current Police Report, originals or within range of the militants, killed. certified copies of your qualifications and 3 written character references, to: hindering rescue efforts. The area remains inacces- “For two days there were sible because of heavy clashes. The Area Manager kids bleeding, no food, no Iraqi forces have retaken Polynesian Airlines water, under the sun. So the most of Mosul since the offen- Pago Pago, Tafuna International Airport majority died. Nobody came sive began in October, but vic- AMERICAN SAMOA to us. We were shouting but no tory has come at a staggering Close at 3.00 p.m., Friday, June 9th, 2017. one came,” he said. cost, with heavy casualties Late Applications will not be accepted. Jassem Mohammed, 17, was among troops and civilians, and Page 16 samoa news, Thursday, June 08, 2017 Congratulations 2LT MATAUTIA, MARY-LOUISE LEVAAIA West Point Academy, New York class of USMA 2017. (Second female from American Samoa to Graduate from West Point.) (Attended 1 yr Prep school at West point and completed 4 yrs afterwards.)
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Your road was tough but you did an excellent job. You never lost your faith and courage. You have made us all proud, with your sincere determination and serious efforts. With the same spirit and zeal, you shall always make us proud. Malo Fa’aeaea Aiga! Malo Fa’aeaea Malo! Well Done and Congratulations on your great success! With All Our Love; Your Loving Parents; Diana & SFC (Ret Army) Cameron Matautia Sr. Your Grandparents; Mary & Lemuelu Kitiona and Fa’atupu & Keli Tagaloa Your Great Grandparents: Levaaia & Pesa Tehui Matautia C M Your Greatest Fans, your siblings; Corporal Matthew Matautia stationed at Fort Hood, TX, Cameron Jr. (CJ), Suiga, James, Pekina, Y K & Kamelona. Your Uncles: SFC (Ret Army) Mose Taumafai Matautia Sr - JROTC Instructor for Leone High School and SSG (Ret National Guard) Suiga Matautia All your families here and abroad, wishes you nothing but the BEST for your future.