Definition of AS cultural fishing practices still being debated Page 3 Warriors fans celebrate, with expectations of more to come B1 Fuafua se tulafono fou e taofiofi The final funeral service for US Army SPC Shaleen Maiava is scheduled for tomorrow. She is a member of ai fualaau faasaina the Utulei CCCAS youth and the church minister, along with fellow youth members, paid tribute to her in a special ceremony held this past Wednesday evening. Shaleen passed away unexpectedly at Fort Meade, MD Le Lali and her body was transported to American Samoa last Friday. [photo: Leua Aiono Frost]
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PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2017 $1.00 Summer Youth Employment Program delayed [l-r] US Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (USDOL-WHD) investigator Sarah DHR DIRECTOR BLAMES THE LACK Janeski; USDOL-WHD Assistant Director of the Honolulu District Office, Min Kirk; Gov. Lolo Mat- alasi Moliga; and Police Commissioner Le’i Sonny Thompson, following the 25th Police Academy OF WORKSITE LIST AND INFO graduation ceremony held on June 9 at the Governor H. Rex Lee Auditorium. by Fili Sagapolutele environment, to prepare them Janeski arrived last week and is assigned to the USDOL-WHD field office in Pago Pago until Sept. Samoa News Correspondent for the future. 22. USDOL-WHD rotates investigators from the US to American Samoa every four months. Department of Human Lolo reminded directors Responding to Samoa News inquiries, the USDOL San Francisco regional office spokesman Jose Resources Director Eseneiaso J. that students employed are not Carnevali told Samoa News yesterday morning that USDOL-WHD “continues to service the Amer- Liu has urged all cabinet mem- to run office errands or make ican Samoa community with an on-island investigator, whose purpose is to provide educational bers to submit to her office — as coffee but are at the worksites to outreach to both employers and employees, as well as conduct investigations to determine the status early as possible — the list of all learn what it’s like to be in the of compliance with labor standards in both the private and public sectors.” worksites for students who will workforce. Carnevali said some of the statutory programs that apply to certain employers in American participate in the government’s He said having students Samoa include the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family Medical Leave Act, and permissible employ- C M annual Summer Youth Employ- become familiar working in ment standards for minors under 18. Y K ment Program (SYEP). areas like the LBJ Medical “The investigator currently on the island will serve a four-month assignment in American According to Liu, some 800 Center is of great importance, Samoa,” he said via email from San Francisco. students are expected to be but these are areas that students At last Friday’s cabinet meeting at Lee Auditorium, Human Resources Department Director Ese- employed during the summer don’t want to be involved. neiaso Liu explained that USDOL officials were on island conducting a compliance review. Lolo program but they have been Lolo asked directors to urged his cabinet to comply with all labor laws. (See yesterday’s edition for full details). unable to set up worksites for the encourage students to be inter- When asked if Kirk visited DHR or any other government department or officials, and the pur- students, because DHR is still ested in hard-to-fill professional pose of Kirk’s visit to the territory, Carnevali said USDOL-WHD “continues to meet with ASG waiting for cabinet members to jobs, and to prepare them for department officials to promote a better understanding of the federal labor standards applicable to submit their lists. She added that such. public sector workers, as well as to test and determine the status of compliance with the aforemen- the start of the summer program What’s important is that stu- tioned federal labor statutes.” has been delayed because of the dents have hands-on experience Employers or employees seeking information on USDOL-WHD or other issues can contact their lack of a sufficient worksite list in a working environment, Lolo local field office at 254-4585. Other details can be obtained by logging on to
Translated by Samoa News staff inmate, Tao Liu, who is being breaking into three businesses FOLASA GALEA’I held behind bars on a ‘no and making off with more than A man accused of driving bail’ status, facing 11 criminal $3,000 cash. a vehicle that allegedly struck charges, which include posses- Jungblut was charged by Le Hunza Wellness & Longevity Center and killed another man over the sion of drugs and an unlicensed the government in two separate weekend is scheduled to appear firearm. cases. For the first case, he was FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL again in District Court next According to court informa- charged with first-degree rob- week. tion, it was sometime around bery and second degree stealing Promoting Natural Health and Longevity for ALL Dads. 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He was recaptured the In the second case, he was being charged with vehicular next day. charged with four felonies, Express your homicide, but is out on $2,500 Court information states which includes first degree bur- appreciation for bail. that another inmate, Joeita glary, stealing, and hindering your special Dad, According to court informa- Fa’aaliga allegedly assisted Liu prosecution. this Father’s Day! tion, the single felony count in escaping from jail, by leaving The charges against the stems from an incident in front the door to the cell unlocked. defendant, in both cases, stem “E savali ma le tonu le ua of Matafao Elementary School Liu’s case was bound over from his role in helping another amiotonu; e manuia lana in Fagaalu, in which a man was to High Court, where he was man - co-defendant Daniel fanau pe a mavae atu o ia.” allegedly struck - and killed - by arraigned last Friday and Taufua - break in to several Faataoto 20: 7 a vehicle driven by the defen- entered a ‘not guilty’ plea to the businesses and stealing money dant. No other details were escape charge. His pretrial con- between December 2016 and available at press time regarding ference is scheduled for later February 2017. the incident. this year, in August. Under a plea agreement Vehicular homicide is a Liu’s case on the eleven presented and accepted by the class D felony punishable by charges is still pending in High Court late last week, Jungblut, ANNOUNCEMENT not more than 5 years imprison- Court. 25, pled guilty to the charge ment, or a fine of not more than MAN CHARGED FOR of hindering prosecution from To all SELECTED Summer Youth Employment $5,000 or both. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE the first case, and the stealing Program participants, the Department of Human Based on a request from his A 42-year-old man appeared charge from the second case, attorney, Galea’i’s preliminary in District Court late last week, while the rest of the charges Resources, Employment & Training Division, WIOA- examination has been continued charged with two misdemeanor were dismissed. Summer Youth Employment Program Opening for next Wednesday. counts of third degree assault In pleading guilty to hin- WAYNE GASOLO and private peace disturbance. dering prosecution, Jungblut Ceremony has been rescheduled from Monday, June A 24-year-old man accused The charges stem from the admits that last December, he 19, 2017 to Monday, June 26, 2017 @ the DYWA of unlawful drug possession, defendant’s alleged assault of drove a vehicle that transported has pled guilty to a lesser drug his wife earlier that same week. Taufua away from a business Youth Center in Pago @ 7:30 a.m. prompt. If you charge and will be sentenced To protect the victim, Samoa located in Tafuna village, a have any questions, please feel free to call 633-4485. Aug. 4 in the High Court. News does not identify the place Taufua had broken in to Wayne ‘Ueni’ Gasolo was defendant by name in these and stole a cash register con- Thank You for your cooperation and support. initially charged with one count types of domestic violence taining $130 cash. of unlawful possession of a con- cases. For stealing — from the trolled substance — metham- According to court informa- second case — Jungblut admits KENNETH KUAEA phetamine, a felony punishable tion, the wife contacted police that sometime last December by “not less than 5 years impris- for help after the alleged assault, he assisted Taufua in stealing onment, or fine of not less than from which the victim suffered a cash register containing $160 $5,000 or both.” bruises to her facial area and from a store in Nu’uuli. Under a plea agreement, back. The defendant allegedly Among provisions of the accepted by the Court late last used her as a punching bag plea agreement, is that Jungblut, week, the defendant pled guilty during the assault. along with Taufua and another to the amended lesser felony The wife told police that co-defendant, Nassan Tupuola, of unlawful drug possession, a the whole incident came about will pay $3,000 in restitution, crime punishable by “not more because of finances. She said it which is the total amount of than 5 years imprisonment, or a started in the morning, with an money that prosecutors believe fine of not more than $5,000 or argument over money, before was stolen by Taufua from three both.” her husband went to work. local businesses, with the help With the guilty plea, the When he returned home after of his co-defendants. defendant admits that some- work, the husband resumed As previously reported time in September last year, the argument, followed by the by Samoa News, 30-year old he was in possession of a pipe alleged assault. Taufua was initially charged that is used to smoke metham- The police report states that with eleven felonies from two phetamine, and a straw that had when the defendant was taken separate cases against him. meth substance inside. in to custody, he smelled of Under a plea agreement with the Gasolo has been in custody beer. government, Taufua pled guilty since his arrest last September, The court has set bail for the two weeks ago to three counts unable to post the $10,000 defendant at $500 and if he is of felony stealing and the rest of bond. Based on court docu- able to post it, the court has set the charges - from both cases - ments, Gasolo and another man several conditions of release. were dismissed. were arrested at a vacant house He is prohibited from making Tupuola, 27, who was also which was unlawfully occu- any direct or indirect contact initially charged in two separate pied by the owner’s “male rela- with his wife, and he is to find cases, pled guilty last week to tive”, who allegedly told young another place to reside, while hindering prosecution. teenage girls they had to have his case is pending in Court. All three defendants have sex with other men in exchange AKI LEE JUNGBLUT been in custody since their arrest for drugs and money. The High Court has sched- in February, unable to post bail. TAO LIU uled defendant Aki Lee Jung- All three are scheduled for sen- The government filed last blut for sentencing on July 6, tencing on July 6. week at the District Court a after he pled guilty to hindering (Original Samoan stories single felony count of escaping prosecution in connection with were published June 12 and 14, from confinement, against Ter- a robbery case where another and featured online on June 10) ritorial Correctional Facility man has already pled guilty to samoa news, Friday, June 16, 2017 Page 3 Definition of AS cultural fishing practices still
being debated MALIU MAI BEACH RESORT by Fili Sagapolutele Prohibiting longline ves- longline fishing by ‘alia - ves Samoa News Correspondent sels — 50 ft and larger — from sels involves aspects of cultural A “draft paper” has been fishing within the LVPA (50 fishing. FATHER’S DAY prepared providing options for miles from the shores of the The draft paper also gave consideration by the Western territory) was implemented in background information on DINNER $10$10 Pacific Regional Fishery Man- 2002 to help the locally based the American Samoa longline agement Council in regards ‘alia fishing fleet. The court’s limited entry federal program Friday Night - Dinner Only to the Large Vessel Prohib- decision would remove the established in 2006 that created W/ Live Band featuring Feti & Isaako Call us ited Area (LVPA) in territorial 2002 prohibition. 4 vessel permit size classes, for your waters, and the consideration According to the “draft with the A Class reserved for Saturday - Dinner & Floor Show Weddings, Family of American Samoa’s cultural paper” which was part of this vessels under 40 ft. W/ Live Band featuring Feti & Isaako fishing practices. week’s meeting in Honolulu of After the initial permit issu- Reunions, Parties The options, outlined in the the Council’s Scientific and Sta- ance, the program allowed for We also have of any size!! draft paper, follows a Honolulu tistical Committee, the Council A class permit holders to trade Ocean View Rooms Federal Court ruling in favor of — at its 170th meeting next in their permits for permits American Samoa, saying that week in Honolulu — needs to associated with larger vessels Sunday Samoan Food (Umu) $15 per person For reservations the US National Marine Fish- consider for initial action two (e.g. C or D class; 50 ft-70 ft or Featuring LT Afo on the keyboards eries Service’s decision in 2016 categories of issues: greater than 70 ft, respectively). Call 733-0828 to reduce the LVPA in territo- • Should the Council take There were several instances Food ready at 11:00am rial waters is invalid, and that new action on the LVPA regu- where indigenous American NMFS’s adoption of the 2016 lations to address unnecessary Samoa owners of Class A ves- LVPA rule, which became measures that are contributing sels acquired permits for larger Did you know that effective on Feb. 3, 2016 “was to inefficient operations by vessel through this mechanism. arbitrary and capricious.” the American Samoa longline Based on Kobayashi’s Napa Samoa carries NMFS, as well as Council fishery; ruling, the draft paper says the Executive Director Kitty • If the Council determines Council and NMFS need to a full line of Auto Simonds, were among the that new action on the LVPA define American Samoa cultural defendants named in the law- is warranted, then: the Council fishing to protect and preserve it Care Products? suit filed March last year, by the should define cultural fishing in the context of continued fish- plaintiff - the Territory of Amer- in American Samoa; and any eries management. ican Samoa - through ASG and approved action should protect In doing so, there are many the Governor’s Office. and preserve cultural fishing. questions to consider, according The major focus of the CULTURAL FISHING to the draft paper, which goes plaintiff’s lawsuit centered According to the “draft on to list some of the questions: Check out our around the two Deeds of Ces- paper,” ethnographic research • Assuming ‘alia longline sion — 1900 Deed of Cession conducted in American Samoa fishing targeting albacore for wide range of for Tutuila and Aunu’u, and recognizes the ongoing social local cannery markets involves Automotive the 1904 Deed of Cession for and cultural importance of cultural fishing, does cultural Cleaners and the Manu’a islands — with the fishing and seafood availability fishing also include fishing with Car Detailing United States. to American Samoan life. larger vessels owned or oper- Products now In her March 2017 ruling, For example, a high chief in ated by indigenous American in stock. US District Court Judge Leslie American Samoa is attributed to Samoans? Kobayashi said the Deeds pre- saying that “fish is culture” and • Does it matter whether served the American Samoans’ that the primary motivation for the participants are indigenous right to use their “property” to fishing in American Samoa is American Samoans, assuming We also carry a continue their customary prac- cultural rather than commercial. the vessel engages in customary wide range of Oil, tices, although the Deeds do “The importance of cultural fishing practices? Grease, Chemicals, not specifically identify those fishing practices is not unique to • Should cultural fishing Replacement Parts, customary practices. Kobayashi American Samoa, but similarly involve only traditional fishing Muffler Pipes, Batteries, Sealants, said the court concluded that the held among indigenous island gear and methods, and if so, Automotive Tools, Deeds of Cession require the communities throughout the from what time period (e.g. pre- Automotive Paint United States to preserve Amer- Pacific,” the draft paper notes. Western contact)? and more. ican Samoan cultural fishing “Fisheries sustained human • Can cultural fishing evolve practices. habitation on Pacific Islands for and involve the use of modern The federal defendants have several millennia, supporting techniques and technology? Elizabeth Paras since filed a motion for -recon the development of various • Should the definition of Customer Service Rep. sideration, or in the alternative, island-based cultures. Thus, cultural fishing consider the dis- remand the NMFS’ 2016 Rule fishing is inextricably linked to position of the catch? Stop by today and ask our experienced - reducing the LVPA from 50 Pacific Island culture.” • Is cultural fishing only lim- Customer Service Representatives for help. to 12 miles - back to NMFS for It also says that available ited to subsistence use and com- consideration of cultural fishing research on cultural fishing has munity sharing, or can it include practices. not asked whether large-scale commercial sales? However, ASG has strongly fishing such as purse seine or • Assuming the Council and NAPA SAMOA objected to the defendants’ longline fishing would consti- NMFS define cultural fishing, motion, arguing that the Court tute cultural fishing. However, what does it mean to protect and 699-NAPA/6272 was right in its decision. it is believed that commercial preserve cultural fishing? (Continued on page 6) Page 4 samoa news, Friday, June 16, 2017 Dems, GOP join on ballfield as they don’t in Congress Injured Capitol Hill Police officer David Bailey, center, holds his hand over his heart during the National Anthem with U.S. Capitol Police Chief Matthew Verderosa, far right, before the Congres- WASHINGTON (AP) hardest, but we will all be Team sional baseball game, Thursday, June 15, 2017, in Washington. The annual GOP-Democrats base- — Republicans and Demo- Scalise.” ball game raises money for charity. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) crats joined in friendly rivalry From the stands, Vince Thursday at their annual Con- Wetzel, a resident of Sacra- gressional Baseball game, all mento, California, who is vis- counting themselves as mem- iting Washington and decided bers of Team Scalise in honor to take in the game, said, “It’s of their grievously wounded just a good call to put aside Army to expand colleague. political differences and just The game at Nationals play some baseball.” Park carried on a century-old Lucee Laursen of La Crosse, bipartisan ritual, this time in Wisconsin, interning in the cap- the shocked aftermath of the ital for a nonprofit, said, “It’s Arlington Cemetery, shooting rampage a day earlier showing that we might have against Republican players at a differences in political spheres Virginia practice session. but we come together for a good A huge ovation swept the cause.” park when Special Agent David Scalise was fielding balls at Bailey, one of the Capitol Police ends talks with county second base during the prac- officers injured in the attack, tice Wednesday when he was threw out the first pitch. “ONE shot in the hip, and sustained ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Arlington ity’s compatibility with what it considers sacred FAMILY,” proclaimed a sign serious injuries as the bullet National Cemetery is moving ahead with plans ground. The county tried to provide assurances in the crowd. The announcer’s traveled through his pelvis and to expand by roughly 50,000 spaces, extending that its use of the land would not intrude on the mention of Rep. Steve Scalise, injured internal organs. He the cemetery’s life beyond 2050. cemetery. the House majority whip who remained listed in critical con- The cemetery is run by the Army. For several The county said it will now focus on negoti- was critically wounded in the dition Thursday after multiple years, military officials tried to negotiate a land ating a fair price for the land that Army intends attack Wednesday, brought the surgeries. swap with Arlington County that would allow to purchase. masses to their feet. The congressional game, the cemetery to expand and accommodate the “While we are disappointed that Arlington Breaking from their par- which dates to 1909 and is a county’s needs as well. County will not receive any land in this area for tisan rancor at least for now, summertime tradition on Cap- Arlington County announced Thursday that county needs through a land exchange agree- members of Congress from itol Hill, is a rare example of the Army has ended those negotiations and ment, we are committed to working with the both parties gathered together bipartisanship in an increas- intends to expand unilaterally on the site, known cemetery to support one of our nation’s most in prayer around second base ingly polarized Washington. as the Navy Annex. The land cited for expan- cherished and hallowed sites,” Arlington County as fans chanted “USA, USA,” Long-ago Little Leaguers now sion is on the cemetery’s southern border, in and Manager Mark Schwartz said. before they took the field. Many in Congress don their spikes around the Air Force Memorial. In a report issued earlier this year, the Army of the players wore Louisiana and dust off their gloves in a The cemetery also will acquire about 5 acres estimated that the southern expansion will add State University hats in honor game played for claiming top (2 hectares) from Arlington County and 7 acres 40,000 to 60,000 spaces to the cemetery, and of Scalise, a graduate of the dog status and to benefit several (3 hectares) from the state of Virginia. extend the life of the cemetery by 10 to 15 years, school. charities. County spokesman Brian Stout says Congres- beyond the year 2050. “By playing tonight we are The charities are the Boys sional legislation passed last year gives the Army It estimates the cost of the southern expansion showing the world that we will & Girls Club of Greater the leverage to move ahead without exchanging at $274 million. not be intimidated by threats, Washington, Washington Lit- any land. Army officials did not respond to calls The cemetery is in the midst of a separate, acts of violence or assaults on eracy Center, the Washington seeking comment Thursday. nearly completed expansion called the Mil- our democracy,” said President Nationals Dream Founda- Arlington County and the Army had been lennium Project, which adds more than 27,000 Donald Trump, appearing on tion and, after Wednesday’s negotiating land exchanges for the better part spaces on a 27-acre parcel. the park’s giant screen but not shooting, the Capitol Police of a decade. The most recent proposal was held The report calls for a national dialogue to attending. “The game will go Memorial Fund. up in large part because of Army concerns that consider other means for extending the life of on.” Once a relatively cozy affair, the county would use the land it obtained in a the cemetery, either by curtailing eligibility for When the president intoned played at a minor league ball- swap for transit maintenance and bus storage. burial, or transferring nearby federal land, like three words he said have park in Maryland, the game has The Army was concerned about such a facil- adjacent Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. brought Americans together for gone big time in recent years generations — “Let’s play ball” and has been played at Nationals — cheers rang out. But despite Park, just a few blocks from the © OSINI FALEATASI INC. 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DISAPPOINTING “The important thing is for all the countries Deputy Prime Minister Fiame Naomi who signed the Paris Agreement to move for- Mata’afa has expressed deep disappointment ward on our global response to Climate Change. in United States President, Donald Trump’s Hopefully the U.S.A can resolve the issue inter- announcement that his country would withdraw nally and realign with the rest of the world.” from the Paris Climate Change Accord. Fiame’s comments were in response to ques- Speaking to the Samoa Observer as the Min- tions from the Samoa Observer. ister of Natural Resources and Environment, (Source: Samoa Observer) Fiame Naomi Mata’afa, is also not surprised that SAMOA PM APPOINTED SPECIAL American Samoa’s Congresswoman, Aumua AMBASSADOR Amata, has backed Trump’s position. The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) “Aumua Amata is a Republican Congress has appointed the Prime Minister of Samoa, Woman albeit from an Island Territory,” Fiame Hon. Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, as Special said. “So I am not surprised by her position.” Ambassador of the International Year of Sus- As a leading figure in a country that strongly tainable Tourism 2017. advocates for the need to address climate change, The ceremony took place in New York on Fiame believes America should reconsider its June 7th, on the sidelines of the UN Ocean position. Conference, where among other activities the “All I can say is to echo the disappointment Prime Minister addressed participants on the Prime Minister of Samoa, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi has from world leaders including those from Samoa value of tourism to sustainably advance the blue been appointed Special Ambassador of the International Year of and the Pacific at the U.S.A’s about face under economy. Sustainable Tourism 2017. [photo: courtesy] the new administration,” she said. “The designation of 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development was due to the recognition by the United Nations of the potential of the tourism sector to contribute to the fight against poverty, to help curb climate change, American Samoa Government promote gender equality and foster mutual understanding OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR and peace amongst diverse cul- tures” said the Prime Minister. The Ocean Conference was an opportunity to highlight how tourism can effectively con- tribute to Goal 14. UNWTO joined the World Bank and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) to discuss and launch the report Men’s Health Month ‘The Potential of the Blue WHEREAS, the month of June has been declared as the Men’s Health Month and Men’s Health Week (a special Economy: Increasing Long- (Continued on page 10) awareness period recognized by Congress) is June 12-18, 2017 (the week ending on Father’s Day); and WHEREAS, Men’s Health Month began in 1994 with the Congressional passage of Men’s Health Week, sponsored by Senator Bob Dole and Congressman Bill Richardson; and ➧ Fishing… WHEREAS, Men’s Health Week was signed by President Clinton, and became Public Law 103-264 on May 31, Continued from page 3 1994; and • Does it mean there can WHEREAS, despite advances in medical technology and research, men continue to live with an average of five be no competition with other years less than women with Native American, African-American and Polynesian men having the lowest life fishery sectors, or is it enough expect; and that the Council action provide WHEREAS, educating the public and health care providers about the importance of a healthy lifestyle and continued access and oppor- early detection of male health problems will result in reducing rates of mortality from disease; and tunity to engage in cultural fishing? WHEREAS, men who are educated about the value that preventive health can play in prolonging their lifespan “Such questions are not and their role as productive family members will be more likely to participate in health screenings; and exhaustive and need to be WHEREAS, fathers who maintain a healthy lifestyle are role models for their children and have happier, addressed through a Council- healthier children; and led process that engages the WHEREAS, collaboration is being waged with Congress to develop a national men’s health awareness period public, local fishing commu- as a special campaign to help educate men, boys and their families about the importance of positive health nity, American Samoa Gov- attitudes and preventative health practices; and ernment, and the Council’s WHEREAS, American Samoa’s Men’s Health Month will focus on a broad range of men’s health issues, advisory panels and commit- including heart disease, mental health, diabetes, prostate, testicular and colon cancer; and tees,” the draft paper suggests. (More on the ‘draft paper’ WHEREAS, the citizens of the Territory of American Samoa are encouraged to increase awareness of the in Monday’s edition). importance of a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise and regular medical check-ups and wear blue clothing during the Men’s Health Week starting on June 12th and ending on June 18, 2017. NOW THEREFORE, I, LOLO MATALASI MOLIGA, Governor of the Territory of American Samoa, do hereby ➧ proclaim June as Men’s Health Month and June 12 to June 18, 2017 as American Samoa’s Men’s Health Week, SYEP… and courage all our citizens to pursue preventative health practices and early detection efforts. I herein affix Continued from page 1 my signature and the Seal of my Office demonstrating our commitment to the implenetation and advancement ting a list of worksites for stu- of the precepts and tenets inherent in the declaration of June as Men’s Health Month. dents from ASG entities. Dated: June 12, 2017 During the official opening ceremony for last year’s summer program, more than 1,200 students registered — the highest number ever — and an LEMANU PELETI MAUGA estimated 800 were placed at Acting Governor of American Samoa different worksites in Tutuila and the Manu’a Islands. samoa news, Friday, June 16, 2017 Page 7 Vai’s Flowers-n-Gifts Reduction in gas Located inside Sign Master next to Zeek’s Treats and Matai’s in Nuuuli coupons is effective • Single Orchid Lei $7.00 • Check out our assorted • Assorted fancy Hawaiian Leis ranging from $20.00 on up floral arrangements ranging from $20.00 on • Roses are also available up. this month “Let the Roses speak for you” VEHICLES FUELED WITH FEDERAL $$$ ARE EXEMPTED Father’s Day Balloons, Candies, Cookies and Goodie Baskets are also available! by Fili Sagapolutele tion of gasoline coupons will not be realized until Samoa News Correspondent the end of June, as there are still allocations left ASG vehicles that are fueled by federal money over from May. Additionally, she expects the Say it with flowers are exempted from the reduction in gasoline reduction in the gasoline coupon allocation to last Happy Father’s Day coupons policy, which is effective this month, through the end of the current fiscal year, which Thank You for your continuous support according to Public Works Director Faleosina is Sept. 30. Voigt’s June 12 memo to Executive Branch Lolo encouraged directors to save gasoline by directors and agency heads. cutting down on the use of ASG vehicles in their At last Friday’s cabinet meeting, Gov. Lolo departments. Matalasi Moliga emphasized the importance Samoa News has received, since Tuesday of continued efforts to keep spending down by morning, a few calls from the public about cutting unnecessary expenses for the rest of FY observing ASG vehicles all over the road Monday 2017. during the daytime, and also during nighttime One such expenditure, which has been reduced hours. “So much for saving gasoline,” said some 699-5073/733-9464 or 252-3456 by order of the Governor, is the monthly alloca- of the callers to Samoa News. tion for gasoline to fuel ASG vehicles. Lolo said he has directed Public Works - which oversees the ASG Motor Pool gas sta- tion - to reduce the allocation by 50% for the rest of FY 2017 and this covers all ASG vehicles for executive branch departments American Samoa Government and offices. In her memo, Voigt reminded OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR directors of the Governor’s advice during the cabinet meeting, and informed them that effective immediately, with this month’s fuel allocation, all departments with vehicles fueled with local funding will have their coupon allocations cut in half until further notice. “To keep up with this mea- sure, please coordinate/plan accordingly with your depart- ments on the use of vehicles to ensure a smooth transition into the reduction,” Voigt wrote. She noted that the reduction We recognize honorable fathers everywhere. Fathers that are “does not affect grant fueled vehicles, provided that your committed to providing unconditional love and support for their grant POs (purchase orders) are delivered timely as local fuel families. We honor fathers who teach their children right from will be unable to supplement your fueling needs.” wrong and how to be self-sufficient. We praise fathers who push Voigt acknowledged the sup- port and cooperation from all their children to be the best they can. We remember fathers who Executive Branch departments. have passed on and have left their treasured lessons of life and love. At the cabinet meeting, she said the impact of the new reduc- We applaud fathers who work their hardest to provide a better future for their children. While no father is perfect we are grateful this day for all our fathers who strive to be the best they can at this Did You most important calling. I, along with Governor Moliga and First Lady Cynthia Moliga, Know? wish all the fathers of Tutuila and Manu’a a Happy and Enjoyable Father’s Day.
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Paid for by The Friends of Amata, M Usle Treasurer, [email protected] A Page 10 samoa news, Friday, June 16, 2017 ➧ Pacific Briefs… Continued from page 6 term Benefits of the Sustainable interests and economies of Use of Marine Resources for island countries and was unbal- Small Island Developing States anced towards the interests of and Coastal Least Developed Australia and New Zealand. Countries’. New Zealand’s Prime Min- (Source: The Ocean Confer- ister, Bill English, who is cur- ence media release) rently visiting the Cook Islands, PACER-PLUS TRADE said the three countries’ refusal DEAL SIGNED IN TONGA to sign was disappointing. A region-wide free trade “It’s a bit unclear to us agreement has been signed exactly what their objections in Tonga, with some notable are because it’s an agreement absences. The deal, known as which gives a very long period PACER-Plus, has been hailed of time in which to adjust by proponents as a new kind of trading regimes and quite a lot agreement that links develop- of assistance building the infra- ment to trade to boost island structure that helps with the economies. trade,” he said. Australia, New Zealand, “You’ve just got to give Tonga, Niue, Nauru, Samoa, people time with these things,” Solomon Islands, Kiribati, Mr. English said, adding he Tuvalu and Cook Islands were hopes the countries would even- at the signing ceremony in tually join the agreement. Nuku’alofa. The Federated States of The near decade of negotia- Micronesia, Marshall Islands tions for PACER-Plus has been and Palau were absent from the polarising, with three of the ceremony, apparently because region’s main economies - Fiji, of transportation issues. Papua New Guinea and Van- (Source: RNZI) uatu - refusing to join. PARAMOUNT TITLE Critics say it threatens the MALIETOA IN SAMOA FINALLY DECIDED The three branches of Sa Malietoa in Samoa have reached an agreement on who should hold the paramount title, unani- mously deciding to bestow it on Faamausili Moli, a son of the late Head of State and title holder, Malietoa Tanumafili II. A family member says Faa- mausili was officially declared the next Malietoa in an ‘ava cer- emony held at Sapapalii village on Savaii Island on Tuesday, Progressive Agriculture Community but the day for the traditional royal ceremony for the bestowal is yet to be finalized. There has been ten years of Safety Day for Children Ages 8 to 13 debate over who should assume the Malietoa title following the death of Malietoa Tanumafili II. “Making farm, home and ranch life safer and healthier for The three family branches Malietoa Talavou, Malietoa children through education and training:” Natuitasina and Malietoa Moli, became involved in a legal battle after Faamausili Moli was initially given the title in Thursday, June 22, 2017 2007 as he lacked full backing. This week’s decision 7:30 am – 1:00 pm at the ASCC Gymnasium includes a compromise, that after Faamausili Moli’s reign, the title will be bestowed within the Malietoa Natuitasina Registration is now open! branch and then go to Malietoa Talavou. This compromise is to be reg- Deadline: June 21, 2017 istered by the heirs in the Lands and Titles court to ensure there are no future legal disputes. (Source: RNZI) SAMOAN DANCER Hosted by: FINDS HER ROOTS American Samoa Community College~Agriculture Community & THROUGH LOSS Natural Resources (Land Grant Program) When her mum died five Agriculture Extension Service~Farm Safety Program years ago, Ufitia Sagapolutele turned to one of her passions - dance. The 23-year-old lives in Sponsored Internationally by: Papakura, South Auckland and has been performing since she was a child, influenced by her creative older brothers, Stuff New Zealand reported this week. She was part of dance crew Sorority, led by choreographer Parris Goebel, and won a silver Pick up registration from office or contact Lefua Amio Mavaega-Luvu, medal at the world hip hop Progressive Agriculture Safety Day Coordinator @ 699-1394/1575 championships in Las Vegas in (Continued on page 11) samoa news, Friday, June 16, 2017 Page 11
American Samoa Environmental Protection BEACH ADVISORY Agency Supporting efforts to clean our shores AS-EPA
Release Date: June 14, 2017 Contact: AS-EPA Water Program at (684) 633-2304 The American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency (AS-EPA) advises the public that on June 13, 2017, the following recreational beaches tested positive for Enterococci bacteria levels that exceed American Samoa Water Quality Standards:
Fagatogo Stream Mouth Utulei Beach Utulei-DDW Beach Gataivai Beach Fagaalu Beach Fatumafuti Beach Nuuuli-Avau Beach Nuuuli-Coconut Point The Hawaiian voyaging canoe, Hōkūle’a, set out on a trip around the world in 2013 to promote Nuuuli- Pala Spring traditional sailing techniques and marine conservation. [Photo: ‘Oiwi Tv / Kaipo Ki’aha]
AS-EPA beach advisories inform the public about current water conditions. When a beach advisory is issued, it is because water samples indicate that the American Samoa Water Quality Standard for Enterococci has been exceeded. This advisory is in effect until further sampling and laboratory analyses indicate that Enterococci concentrations are within acceptable water quality standards. Hokule’a, Hawaiian The presence of Enterococci in the water indicates contamination by human and/ or animal wastes. Swimming in water with high levels of Enterococci may cause stomach problems, skin rashes, and ear, eye, and wound infections. To reduce your risk: avoid swallowing beach water, be sure to rinse or towel off after a swim, and shower once at home. If you are ill, or think you may be ill, AS-EPA advises that you consult a physician before making any water contact in the canoe, makes historic beaches cited above. Note: AS-EPA monitors the water quality of 44 recreational beaches on Tutuila, the wharf in Aunu’u, and five beaches on Manu’a. Tutuila advisories are issued weekly on Wednesdays. Aunu’u and Manu’a advisories are issued monthly. Advisories are issued when bacteria concentrations exceed levels determined safe for human exposure. Should you have any questions, please contact the AS-EPA home return Water Program at 633-2304. By Radio New Zealand staff part of this trip the interest and Po Box PPB, Pago Pago Hawai’i Tourism is engagement soared. American Samoa 96799 expecting the Hokule’a home- “Over the last three years, Phone No.: (684) 699-3057 Fax No.: (684) 699-4129 coming this weekend to be a the Hokule’a, as part of the Procurement Office [email protected] significant boost on tourism worldwide voyage, has been numbers. spreading a number of mes- NOTICE TO OFFERORS After sailing for several sages around the world, particu- RFP No: ASPA17.041. TPPBRP Closing Date & Time: July 18, 2017 years and visiting 150 ports in larly in terms of that navigation, Issuance Date: June 03, 2017 2:00 p.m., American Samoa Time 27 nations around the world, the ecosystems and looking Project Name: Tafuna Plant Building Rehabilitation Project Hawaii’s legendary canoe is after the world and our environ- The American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) issues this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for the returning home. ment,” he said. rehabilitation of the Tafuna Power Plant building. A wide range of events have “But in particular too, the Qualified Offerors must submit proposals in a sealed envelope, box, or other enclosure addressed to Ioana Uli, ASPA Procurement Manager. The sealed envelope or box must show date and been planned over three days in sharing of the Hawaiian cul- time of proposal opening and be labeled: “RFP No. ASPA 17.041 TAFUNA POWER PLANT Honolulu with most accommo- ture and we saw that when the BUILDING REHABILITATION PROJECT”. Late submittals will not be opened or considered dation already booked. Hokule’a visited Aotearoa.” and will be determined as non-responsive. Electronic PDF copies of proposals must be sent Hawai’i Tourism spokes- Darragh Walshe said there to [email protected] no later than the date and time as specified. All Offerors shall provide sufficient written and verifiable information that responds to the requirements set forth herein. person, Darragh Walshe said would be the chance to meet the A complete RFP package may be picked up from the ASPA Procurement Office located at the when the Hokule’a contingent crew members and view a lot of Tafuna Power Plant compound (Please check with Security Guard at the Gate). You may also view visited New Zealand in 2014 as different cultural exhibitions. this RFP online at www.aspower.com which is ASPA’s Website. For more information about this RFP, please contact the following person(s): Ioana S. Uli ➧ Procurement Manager Management Pacific Briefs… Tel. 684.699.3057 Continued from page 10 Email: [email protected] 2012. The festival had its debut last Since then she’s been recon- year, providing Pacific choreog- The American Samoa Power Authority reserves the right to: necting with her Samoan roots, raphers an opportunity to per- 1. Reject all proposals and reissue a new or amended RFP. combining cultural dance with form original dance works. 2. Reject proposal from companies with adverse records involving fraud, overcharging and hip hop and contemporary “I wanted to reach out more styles. to my culture. I was born and bribery in construction projects. Sagapolutele has a creative grew up in New Zealand but 3. Request additional information from any company submitting a proposal. arts degree and is studying for a wasn’t really surrounded by 4. Select a firm for award based on other than “least cost” (e.g. capability to complete work in a Masters in Dance, with a goal to Samoan culture. timely fashion or proven technical capabilities). get her PhD next year. “It wasn’t until my mum 5. Negotiate a contract with the firm selected for award. She’s presenting a piece, passed away that I thought of Ave, in the Pacific Dance Fes- this as a way to connect more 6. Waive any non-material violations of rules set up in this RFP at its sole discretion. tival in June at the Mangere with her.” Arts Centre. (Source: Stuff NZ) Approved for Issuance: Utu Abe Malae, Executive Director Date: June 03, 2017 Page 12 samoa news, Friday, June 16, 2017 Nevada forces drugmakers to reveal insulin
Tafuna High School graduate Ta’avili Amosa reading through some paperwork as his mom and pricing, profits grandma look on. Amosa was one of five recipients for McDonald’s American Samoa’s 2017 scholar- ships. The company’s scholarship board members hosted a special luncheon for the recipients this CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) They also believe that the past Wednesday at their Fagatogo location. [photo: Blue Chen-Fruean] — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval law could raise their costs, said signed into law Thursday the Pharmaceutical Care Manage- nation’s strictest requirements ment Association spokesman for pharmaceutical companies Greg Lopes. to reveal how they set certain It will “grant the kind of prescription drug prices. transparency that the Fed- The bipartisan legislation eral Trade Commission and focuses on insulin — one of economists say will raise costs many life-sustaining prescrip- by giving drug companies tion treatments sold in the U.S. inside information that would at prices that have skyrocketed empower them to collude with over the last decade. their competitors,” Lopes said The law requires drug- in a statement. makers to annually disclose the The law requires drugmakers list prices they set, profits they to provide detailed information make and discounts they give about their prices. Some com- market middlemen on insulin. panies already voluntarily make They must also give state some of that information public, officials written explanations but Nevada’s law will mandate of any insulin price hikes that that they do so in greater detail. O’Riley Leau with his parents Oliver and Tatima, during a special luncheon held Wednesday to surpass the previous year’s Some drugmakers have vol- honor the five recipients of this year’s McDonald’s American Samoa scholarships. inflation rate, or are higher than untarily released recent data on O’Riley, a co-salutatorian for Faga’itua High School’s Class of 2017, plans to major in environ- twice the inflation rate of the price increases but most compa- mental engineering at ASCC. [photo: Blue Chen-Fruean] previous two years. nies currently keep specific data Market experts have said confidential. transparency on its own will not The regulations are rivaled lower patient costs. only by a recent state law in But a leading bill sponsor, Vermont asking drugmakers to American Samoa Government Democratic Sen. Yvanna Can- justify certain price increases of cela of Las Vegas, argued that 15 percent or more. OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT detailed pricing data can start In addition to the insulin- conversations about seeking specific requirements, Nevada’s even stricter regulations and at law will outlaw “gag rules” least could equip patients with that bar pharmacists from sug- INVITATION FOR BIDS information they could use to gesting alternate or less-expen- sue manufacturers for price sive prescription options. IFB-051-2017 gouging. All drugmakers will also Nevada’s focus on insulin have to register sales represen- Issuance Date: June 16, 2017 Closing Date: June 30, 2017 struck a chord nationally. Sup- tatives who market prescription No later than 2:00 p.m. (local time) porters from across the country drugs in Nevada. 1. INVITATION flooded the governor’s mailbox Nonprofit organizations and email inboxes with letters operating in Nevada that advo- Sealed bids are invited from qualified firms to provide “Red Cross Wind Shutters” for urging him to sign the bill while cate on behalf of patients or the Office of Disaster Assistance and Petroleum Management. patient organizations rallied fund medical research, which proponents using social media. could range from local diabetes 2. RECEIPT & OPENING OF BIDS The bulk of the legislation networks to the American Red Sealed bids will be received by the Chief Procurement Officer, American Samoa takes effect in October, but the Cross, will be required to dis- Government, Tafuna, American Samoa 96799, until 2:00 p.m. (local time), June 30, first disclosures will be due on close donations they receive 2017 at which time and place the sealed bids will be publicly opened and read April 1, 2018. from pharmaceutical compa- America’s three insulin nies, insurance companies or 3. NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE manufacturers will face fines of benefit managers. A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting for all contractors will be held on June 23, 2017 at $5,000 daily if they fail to pro- The proposal transitioned vide the data without explaining from a first-of-its-kind price 10:00 a.m. at the Department of Procurement- Conference Room. Bids will not be why. control to a measure focused accepted from bidders who are not present at the pre-bid meeting. It was unclear whether oppo- on pricing transparency during 4. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS nents intend to comply with the Nevada’s four-month legisla- law or challenge the rules in tive session that adjourned last Electronic copies of contract documents including Plans and Scope of Work can be court. week. examined or obtained from the Office of Procurement during regular business hours, However, the leading orga- Sandoval vetoed a version of free of charge. nization of market middlemen the bill that included a require- who negotiate prices between ment for drug manufacturers 5. The American Samoa Government reserves the right not to accept the lowest or any bid. drugmakers and insurers, called to give public notice 90 days 6. The American Samoa Government reserves the right to waive any informality in bidding pharmacy benefit managers, before raising insulin prices. suggested that the law’s “costly Sandoval said in a veto mes- as may be in the best interest of American Samoa Government. fiduciary mandate” resembles sage that that could create a per- legislation that federal courts verse incentive for some com- have previously rejected based panies to manipulate insulin DR. ORETA MAPU CRICHTON on violations of federal benefits supplies. Bill sponsors removed Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Chief Procurement Officer laws. that provision. samoa news, Friday, June 16, 2017 Page 13 Bat-Signal lights up Los Angeles in tribute to Adam West LOS ANGELES (AP) — one of us had a heart of gold,” actor a “family man.” Los Angeles became Gotham Garcetti said. “There will never “He loved humanity. He City Thursday night as the be another Batman like Adam loved his fans,” he said. Bat-Signal glowed at City Hall West and there will never be Before the lighting, people in honor of late Batman actor another Adam West.” lined up to take photos with Adam West. The mayor also led the two red-and-black, sharp-finned Hundreds of fans, some in citizens in a rendition of the Batmobiles parked on the costume, cheered as Mayor TV show theme song, which sidewalk. Some wore Batman Employment Opportunity Eric Garcetti and Police Chief consisted of playfully singing masks and others wore capes, H&H Inc. is looking for (2) computer programmers to work for the system Charlie Beck switched on the “nah-nah, nah-nah, nah-nah, T-shirts and hats adorned with upgrade of the company. iconic signal and splashed a nah-nah” to imitate the driving the Batman TV logo. Qualifications: yellow oval with a bat silhou- rhythm. Katie Aiani said she had • Must have at least 3-5 years working experience in relation to computer ette high up on the wall of City On display was a red Bat- idolized West. programming. Hall. Phone like the one Gotham “I grew up watching him,” • Must have vast knowledge in coding, creating computer softwares, websites, West, who played the Caped City’s Commissioner James the 29-year-old said. “It was my and applications. Crusader in the campy 1960s Gordon used to chat with childhood.” Please send your resume and sample work to [email protected] TV series, died last week at 88. Batman in the TV series. “He’s a legend,” said Chad For more information, please call (684) 633-1735 “Like you, we all spent many West’s wife and children Evatt, a 30-year-old costume hours in front of the TV, same attended the event, Garcetti designer who made a Riddler bat time, same bat channel,” said. costume to wear to the event. Garcetti told the crowd. 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The Bat-Signal is projected onto City Hall in Los Angeles on Thursday night, June 15, 2017, during a tribute to “Batman” actor Adam West, who died last week at age 88. (AP Photo/Michael Balsamo) StarkiSt Samoa, Co. iS an Equal opportunity EmployEr Page 14 samoa news, Friday, June 16, 2017
Employment Opportunity TMO WHOLESALE Absent Jay Z is now hiring CASHIERS/SALES CLERK. Drop off your resume or stop by and fill out an application. inducted to Songwriters Hall by Obama via video NEW YORK (AP) — Jay written monster hits for Taylor Z, whose wife Beyonce is Swift, the Backstreet Boys and expecting twins soon, was other pop stars, had been a part absent from the 2017 Song- of 22 No. 1s, placing him only writers Hall of Fame, where he behind John Lennon and Paul was inducted by a charismatic McCartney. longtime fan: former U.S. Presi- Martin, who rarely does dent Barack Obama. interviews or appears in Obama, appearing in a public, called the induction taped video, told the audience “unbelievable.” Thursday that he’s been lis- Johnny Gill, the New Edition tening to Jay Z since he was a member and solo singer, earned “young and hungry state sen- the night’s loudest applause ator” and compared himself to when he performed “My, My, the New York rapper. My,” one of many hits written “Nobody who met us as by Babyface. Gill worked the younger men would have stage from left to right, and even expected us to be where we jumped down to the audience to are today. You know what it’s scream the song’s groovy lyrics, like not to have a father around, bringing them to life. you know what it’s like not to Babyface, who wrote hits for come from much, and to know Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton people who didn’t get the same and others, said he’s amazed breaks that we did. So we try to that “I, Kenny Edmonds, this prop open those doors of oppor- little black kid from India- tunity so that it’s a little easier napolis, Indiana, wrote a song for those who come up behind and somebody in ... Kansas is us to succeed as well,” Obama singing the words to right now.” said, earning an applause from Pat Monahan of Train sang the audience in New York City. in honor of Robert Lamm and “Jay and I are also fools for James Pankow of Chicago, our daughters, although he’s while Rhonda Ross Kendrick, going to have me beat once Gordy’s daughter with Diana those two twins show up. And Ross, performed for her father. let’s face it, we both have wives “Most people think I got this who are significantly more pop- award many years ago,” said ular than we are,” he added. Gordy, who has written songs Jay Z became the first rapper for Marvin Gaye, the Supremes, inducted into the prestigious Stevie Wonder and the Jackson organization and was the first 5. “Songwriting was my first SOUTH SEAS FINANCIAL hip-hop act nominated for the love.” honor. The icon, who rarely Usher performed a medley to tweets, posted multiple mes- pay homage to Jam and Lewis, SERVICES CORPORATION sages on Twitter around the the duo behind countless hits time the ceremony took place, for Janet Jackson as well as naming rappers who he admires, George Michael, Mariah Carey from veterans like Rakim and and Boyz II Men. Nas to contemporaries such as “Without us the music “We offer you guaranteed issued Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole. doesn’t exist,” Jam said of “Thank you to all the people songwriters. that have inspired me,” Jay Z, Ed Sheeran, who performed TERM LIFE born Shawn Carter, tweeted. his hit “Castle on the Hill,” was “Salute to anybody who made a honored with the Hal David song to feed their family or just Starlight Award. The English guaranteed issued vent.” singer, who writes his own The 2017 Songwriters Hall music and has also written WHOLE LIFE INSURANCE class also included Motown for Justin Bieber and One founder Berry Gordy; R&B Direction, said the “happiest maestro Kenneth “Babyface” moments of my life” are when and MEDICAL INSURANCE POLICIES… Edmonds; songwriting duo he’s writing songs. Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis; pop “There’s nothing like that music great Max Martin; and moment,” he added. with no medical questions” members of Chicago. Pitbull closed the show with Jon Bon Jovi kicked off the a performance and earned the multi-hour event at the Mar- Global Ambassador Award. riott Marquis Hotel with “It’s Songwriters are eligible for My Life,” his band’s 2000 induction after writing hit songs Call us @ 699-0953 or 733-7002 hit that Martin co-wrote. Bon for at least 20 years. Jovi said that Martin, who has samoa news, Friday, June 16, 2017 Page 15
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About 4,000 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) RFP No: RFP-063-2017 Date & Time Due: June 30, 2017 Issuance Date: June 16, 2017 No later than 2:00 p.m. local time The American Samoa Government (ASG) issues a Request For Proposals (RFP) from qualified firms more US to provide: “AC/Cooler Maintenance & Repair Services for SLP Warehouse/Office & Refrigeration at Schools” SUBMISSION troops to go to Original and five copies of the Proposal must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked: “AC/ Cooler Maintenance & Repair Services for SLP Warehouse/Office & Refrigeration at Schools.” Submissions are to be sent to the following address and will be received until 2:00 p.m. (local time), June 30, 2017: Office of Procurement Afghanistan American Samoa Government WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s longest conflict with Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 The Pentagon will send almost no clear endpoint or a defined attn: Dr. Oreta Mapu Crichton, CPO 4,000 additional American strategy for American success, Any proposal received after the aforementioned date and time will not be accepted under any forces to Afghanistan, a Trump though U.S. troop levels are circumstances. Late submissions will not be opened or considered and will be determined as being administration official said far lower than they were under non-responsive. Thursday, hoping to break a Presidents Barack Obama and stalemate in a war that has now George W. Bush. In 2009, DOCUMENT passed to a third U.S. com- Obama authorized a surge of The RFP Scope of Work outlining the proposal requirements is available at the Office of Procurement, mander in chief. The deploy- 30,000 troops into Afghani- Tafuna, American Samoa, during normal working hours. ment will be the largest of Amer- stan, bringing the total there REVIEW ican manpower under Donald to more than 100,000, before Request for Proposal data will be thoroughly reviewed by an appointed Source Evaluation Board Trump’s young presidency. drawing down over the rest of under the auspices of the Chief Procurement Officer, Office of Procurement, ASG. The decision by Defense his presidency. RIGHT OF REJECTION Secretary Jim Mattis could Trump has barely spoken The American Samoa Government reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals and to waive be announced as early as next about Afghanistan as a can- any irregularities and/or informalities in the submitted proposals that are not in the best interests of the week, the official said. It - fol didate or president, concen- American Samoa Government or the public. lows Trump’s move to give trating instead on crushing the Mattis the authority to set troop Islamic State group in Syria levels and seeks to address and Iraq. His predecessors both DR. ORETA MAPU CRICHTON assertions by the top U.S. com- had hoped to win the war. Bush Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Chief Procurement Officer mander in Afghanistan that he scored a quick success, helping doesn’t have enough forces allied militant groups oust the to help Afghanistan’s army Taliban shortly after the Sept. against a resurgent Taliban 11, 2001, attacks, before seeing insurgency. The rising threat the gains slip away as Amer- posed by Islamic State extrem- ican focus shifted to the Iraq ists, evidenced in a rash of war. In refocusing attention on DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN AND SOCIAL SERVICES deadly attacks in the capital city Afghanistan, Obama eliminated Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC) of Kabul, has only fueled calls much of the country’s al-Qaida for a stronger U.S. presence, as network and authorized the have several recent American mission that killed Osama bin combat deaths. Laden, but failed to snuff out PUBLIC NOTICE The bulk of the additional the Taliban’s rebellion. troops will train and advise Mattis’ deployment of more Afghan forces, according to troops will be far smaller than Five Year State Plan Goals and Objectives 2017 - 2021 the administration official, who Obama’s. While military leaders Goal 1 – Self-Advocacy wasn’t authorized to discuss have consistently said more People with developmental disabilities will have increased opportunities to develop leadership and self- advocacy skills details of the decision pub- forces are needed, a decision had licly and spoke on condition of been tied up in a lengthy, wider to participate in community life. anonymity. A smaller number debate about America’s long- Objective 1 The American Samoa Developmental Disabilities Planning Council in collaboration with the Office of would be assigned to counter- term military, diplomatic and Protection and Advocacy and the University Centers for Excellence on Developmental Disabilities will strengthen one terror operations against the economic strategy for ending statewide advocacy organization namely (AIGA), support opportunities for people with developmental disabilities who Taliban and IS, the official said. the war. Gen. John Nicholson, are considered leaders to provide leadership training to individuals with developmental disabilities to become leaders, Asked for comment, a Pen- the top U.S. commander there, and support and expand participation of self - advocates in cross disability and cultural diverse coalitions. tagon spokesman, Navy Capt. has said the troops are necessary Jeff Davis, said, “No decisions to properly train and advise the Goal 2 – Employment have been made.”Daulat Waziri, Afghan military and perform People with developmental disabilities will have increased access to employment opportunities that meet their needs a spokesman for Afghanistan’s work handled at greater cost and preferences. defense ministry, was reluctant by contractors. Afghan leaders to comment on specifics Friday endorse the idea of more U.S. Objective 1 - Work with the private sector, non-profit organizations and government agencies to provide opportunities but said the Afghan government troops, having lost significant for young adults with developmental disabilities to gain employment in areas of their capabilities in an inclusive setting. supports the U.S. decision to ground to the Taliban in recent Goal 3 – Education /Transition Targeted Disparity send more troops. months. But despite repeated People with developmental disabilities between the ages of 16-18 in the public high schools lack the skills and training There was no immediate questions from Congress this necessary to transition to secondary education and employment opportunities. Partnering with the Office of Vocational report whether NATO allies week, Mattis wouldn’t reveal would also increase their troop his thinking on a troop increase. Rehabilitation, Office of Special Education, WIOA, and other agencies will help support the transition effort by commitment to Afghanistan. He said that while counterter- providing awareness training of opportunities available to youth, and how to access it. This will also increase the skills The U.S. currently has 8,500 rorism efforts in Afghanistan of youth on what is available, and how to access it. troops deployed in Afghanistan. are making progress in weak- Objective 1 – Every year between 2017- 2021, there should be an increase in successful transition of one or two “We are the frontline in the ening al-Qaida and IS, “their individuals with developmental disabilities through training opportunities that are available through partnership with the war against international ter- defeat will come about only by Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, private businesses and other organizations. rorism,” Waziri said. giving our men and women on Although Trump has del- the ground the support and the Public Comment sought on Goals and Objectives for American Samoa Developmental Disabilities Planning Council 5 egated authority for U.S. troop authorities they need to win.” Year State Plan 2017 – 2021. numbers in Afghanistan, the Obama set a cap a year ago Comments will be accepted until 4 p.m. on July 30, 2017. 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Route Code: FGI-Fagalii/PPG-Pago Pago/TBU-Tonga (Days and times in American Samoa) Page 18 samoa news, Friday, June 16, 2017 Fa’aitiitia tupe e fa’aalu i kesi o ta’avale a le malo tusia Ausage Fausia afaina le malo pe afai e tutu va’a A o taumafai ai le faiga- e le feoa’i, ae afai loa e soona malo a Lolo ma Lemanu e feoa’i va’a e aunoa ma se aoga, tau fa’asoasoa ma fetu’una’i ona vaaia loa lea o le afaina o le manaoga uma o lo o fa’atupe malo i le tele o tupe e alu i kesi i tupe lotoifale a le malo, o le e utu ai va’a ma ta’avale”, o le vaiaso nei lea ua fa’alauiloa saunoaga lea a le ali’i kovana i aloaia mai ai se tasi o suiga luma o lana kapeneta. ua faia ina ia fa’asoasoa ai le I tulaga o malaga a le va’a a fa’aaoga tatau o tupe, e ala i le le malo o Manu’a, na fautuaina fa’aitiitia lea o tupe e alu i kesi a e Lolo le tatau lea ona lava le ta’avale a le malo. malaga e tasi i le masina, pe O lenei mataupu na laga e le afai e le tele ni uta ma ni tagata afioga i le ali’i kovana ia Lolo e malaga i Manu’a, ina ia sefe Matalasi Moliga i le fonotaga a le Kapeneta i le vaiaso ua te’a, peita’i o se tusi sa tu’uina mai e le Fa’atonusili o le Mataga- luega o Galuega Lautele a le malo i le amataga o lenei vaiaso, ua saga fa’amausaliina ai loa lenei suiga. E pei ona taua e Faleosina Voigt i lana tusi sa tu’uina atu i Fa’atonusili ma Fa’auluuluga o Matagaluega uma ma Ofisa a le malo, le amata lea ona fa’aitiitia i le afa vaega tupe uma sa fa’aalu e Ofisa uma a Le va’a o le Manu’atele i le uafu i Ofu, Manu’a [ata AF] le malo o lo o fa’atupe kesi o a Le Fa’atonusili o le Ofisa latou ta’avale i tupe lotoifale, o Galuega Lautele a le malo, seia toe i ai se isi fa’asilasilaga i Faleosina Voigt. [ata AF] se taimi o i luma. “Talu mai le fonotaga a le mai ai le tele o le tupe e alu i le Fa’atulaga malo le kapeneta i le aso 9 Iuni, lea na kesi e utu ai le va’a, ae le o i ai fa’ailoa ai e le kovana le tatau se mafua’aga taua e ala ai ona lea ona fa’aitiitia tupe e fa’aalu lua malaga i le masina. mo kesi o ta’avale a ofisa eseese “O le agaga atoa o le malo a le malo, o lenei tusi e fa’ailoa ua mafua ai ona taumafai nei amata totogi o pasese aloaia atu ai le amata aloaia i le suiga, ina ia tau fa’asao mai taimi nei ona fa’amalosia lea tupe e fa’atino ai manaoga e suiga mo le masina lenei o Iuni. pito sili ona taua ma mana’omia O matagaluega uma a le i le taimi nei, ae se’i fa’atalitali malo o lo o fa’atupe i tupe le taimi e toe lelei mai ai tupe ma uta mo Manu’a lotoifale le totogiina o kesi mo ao fa’alotoifale i le lumana’i, a latou ta’avale, o le a amata ona mafai loa lea ona toe fo’i le tusia Ausage Fausia ia maua se avanoa e totogi ai e lea vaega tupe i le fa’aleleia ona fa’aitiitia i le afa lea vaega malo i le tulaga masani sa sau E le o toe umi se taimi ae tagata o le itumalo ni nai tupe, o auala o femalagaaiga mo le tupe sei vagana ua toe tu’uina ai”, o le saunoaga lea a Lolo i motusia loa le avanoa sa maua ina ia mafai ai ona maua se fes- itumalo. atu se isi fa’aaliga lata mai”, o lana kapeneta. e le mamalu o le itumalo o oasoani e tausi ma fa’aleleia ai “E faafetai i le kovana ma se vaega lea o le tusi a Voigt sa I ni isi o fonotaga a le kovana Manu’a, e malaga fua ai i le va’a le tatou va’a”, o le saunoaga lea le faigamalo ona o le agaga e tu’uina atu i Fa’atonusili uma a ma lana kapeneta ua mavae atu, a le malo atoa ai ma le la’uina o a le ali’i kovana i le fonotaga a fia fesoasoani mo itumalo o le malo. e fautuaina ai lava e Lolo ana uta, ona o lea ua sauni le malo e le Kapeneta. Manu’a, ae i lo’u lava taofi na E le o aofia ai ofisa uma fa’ae’e le totogi mo nei tautua. Na fa’amautu atili e King le o a’u, e tatau fo’i ona i ai se fa’atonusili ina ia silasila toto’a O le fonotaga a le afioga i fuafuaga mo le fa’ae’eina atu sao o Manu’a i le fa’aleleia o a le malo o lo o fa’atupe i i auala e fa’asao mai ai tupe a le ali’i kovana ia Lolo Mata- lea o totogi i pasese ma uta mo va’a a le malo o lo o tautua ai tupe feterale kesi mo a latou le malo mai le soona fa’aaoga i lasi Moliga ma lana Kape- Manu’a i le taimi o le fonotaga, tagata Manu’a, aua o tupe lava ta’avale i le suiga lenei, ae o lo auala e le tatau, e pei o malaga neta i le vaiaso na te’a nei, na ae le i fa’alauiloaina le maua- o lo o mana’omia e fa’aleleia o fa’aauau pea tulaga e pei ona mo fonotaga i Amerika o lo talanaoina ai lenei mataupu, luga o le a fa’atulaga ai totogi ai le va’a pe a o o ina tulaga masani ai ofisa uma a le malo o molimauina pea le fa’aauau ma maua ai le avanoa o le sui mo nei tautua a le malo. fa’aletonu, o le mafua’aga fo’i o lo o fa’atupe i tupe mai le pea ona totogi e le malo mai Fa’atonusili o le Pulega o Uafu I le tatalaina ai o tautua a le lena ou te lagolagoina ai le tatau feterale kesi mo a latou ta’avale. tupe lotoifale. Ona o le naunau ma Malaeva’alele e fa’amanino Ofisa o le Eletise ma le Suavai lea ona totogi uta ma pasese mo Na fa’ai’u le tusi a Voigt i lava o le kovana ina ia taofi le ai fuafuaga a le latou Ofisa e (ASPA) i Ta’u ma Ofu i Manu’a le itumalo o Manu’a”, o le sau- lona talosagaina lea o afioga i toe soona fa’atupe e le malo fa’atatau i le fa’atulagaina lea i le tausaga lenei, le auaunaga noaga lea a se tasi o Tama mai Fa’atonusili, i le mana’omia lea o malaga a tagata faigaluega o totogi mo pasese ma uta mo lea e maua mai ai le eletise i le Manu’a e le i finagalo e fa’ailoa o le latou galulue fa’atasi mo le mo fonotaga i fafo e aofia ai Manu’a. malosi’aga o le La, o le isi lenei lona suafa. fa’amalosia o lenei suiga mo le ma Amerika, sa ia fautuaina ai I le mae’a ai ona fesiligia e mataupu sa aofia i le fa’afetai a E eseese lagona o ni isi manuia o le malo. Fa’atonusili ina ia taofia le toe Lolo o le sui faatonu ia Chris Ta’ita’i o le itumalo o Manu’a i o tagata o le itumalo i le fua- Na taua e Lolo i lana kape- soona o a latou tagata faigaluega King po o afea lea ua fuafua le taimi na latou fa’afetaia ai le fuaga lea ua sauni le malo e neta le tatau lea ona latou galulue i fonotaga i fafo, ae fa’aaoga fes- lona Ofisa e amata fa’amamalu kovana ma le malo i le fa’aauau fa’ataunu’u, ona e talitonu i fa’atasi i le tau fa’asoasoaina ootaiga faaonaponei e fesootai ai totogi o pasese ma uta mo pea lea o le faia o galuega lelei latou, o tupe o lo o aumai e le o tupe a le malo, ma vaavaai i ai mo mataupu taua e talano- Manu’a, sa ia talosagaina ai loa mo Manu’a, o le avanoa o lo o malo tele e fesoasoani ai i le auala e sefe mai ai tupe o lo o aina i taimi o fonotaga i fafo, sei le aua ne’i soona fa’amamafaina malaga fua ai Manu’a i va’a a le atina’eina o Tutuila ma Manu’a, vaaia le soona fa’aaoga i auala vagana o ni fonotaga e tatau ai totogi mo uta ma pasese mo malo e le o totogiina ni pasese o tupe na e tatau ona fa’aalu e le tatau. lava ona auai tagata faigaluega Manu’a, ona o le fa’amoemoe e ma uta. fa’aleleia ai atina’e ma auala o “E le afaina le malo pe afai ona fa’atoa talia lea e malaga, su’e ai ni tupe mo le malo, “ae Ae na taua e ni isi o femalagaaiga e aofia ai ma le e tutu ta’avale e le feoa’i, ae ona o loo taumafai pea le malo tau lava o nai totogi e fa’apaleni tagatanu’u o le itumalo o va’a o le Manu’atele o lo o la’u afaina le malo pe afai e feoa’i e taofiofi tulaga o malaga olo ai le kesi atoa ai ma le tausia Manu’a i le Samoa News, ua ai tagata ma uta i Manu’a, ae solo ta’avale a le malo ae leai leleiina o le va’a a le malo o lo o tatau ona fa’ae’e ni totogi mo leai se mea o le a toe tigaina ai o fa’atupe i tupe lotoifale, ona tautuaina le itumalo o Manu’a”. pasese ma uta a tagata Manu’a, fua tagata Manu’a e toe totogi se aoga e feoa’i solo ai fua, e o lea e tulaga fa’aletonu tupe “O le agaga atoa o le malo, ina ia mafai ai ona fesoasoani ni isi tupe mo pasese ma uta. fa’apena fo’i i va’a a le malo, e le lotoifale a le malo i le taimi nei. samoa news, Friday, June 16, 2017 Page 19
FA’ASILASILAGA tusia: Leua Aiono Frost matua a’o le faafeagaiga Rev. taliu mai ai i la’ua ma le fanau Taoto pea ia le Fiso ma ona lau, a’o TATALA NOFOAGA Dr. Fa’avaina Tiumalu Malemo i Amerika Samoa ina ua mae’a ‘MY VISION’ I LE KS Tilo ana galuega ma le mafutaga fa’atuina le Voice of Christ Full lenei fa’asilasilaga, e faasino tonu i MART I TAFUNA mafanafana ma le fanau faapea Gospel i San Francisco. O le O le tautua a le Foma’i Mata le Ekalesia i le aso Faraile, Iuni taimi tonu fo’i lea na amata ai ia Dr. Laloasi Petaia Steffany 09, 2017 i le 6:00 i le taeao lava. tala’iga e faatula’ia ai le Voice le aiga Sā TALAUEGĀ i le afioaga i lea sa i lona nofoaga tuai i Pago O le a manatua pea o ia ona o of Christ Full Gospel i Aua, ae Pago, ua si’itia ma ua mae’a tat- lana auaunaga matavela ma le faia latou sauniga i le Maketi i Sailele. O le a faia se fa’atasiga i le laoa alaina i le taeao ananafi i totonu le fa’atuaoia mo le Atua e ala i Fagatogo mo le 20 tausaga. E ese o le faleolo o le KS Mart Inc i le tala’iga o le Talalelei, fa’apea mai lena sa latou fa’asalalauina Tafuna. fo’i lana ta’ita’iga o le galuega o fo’i polokalama i luga o le ea e a lo tatou aiga i Sa’ilele i le Aso To’onai, “Ina ia fa’afaigofie ona le Ekalesia o le Vocie of Christ fa’aigoaina “Itula o le Filifiliga” o’o ane e tautuaina le atunu’u Full Gospel i le lalolagi. ma isi polokalama fa’asolo i le Iulai i lona aso muamua, 2017, i le lautele e ao ina vave maua le O Rev. Dr. Fa’avaina Tilo ma Televise. avanoa pe a mae’a le auaunaga le Tama o le Aiga, Rev. Elder I le tausaga e 1987 sa ia mo sui Fitafita Tuai, lea fo’i e Ta’afulisia Kalepo Tilo sa la’ua vala’auina fa’apitoa ai nisi o uo itula e 9:00 i le taeao. i Tafuna le latou falema’i. O amata fa’atuina lea Ekalesia i mamae, o faletua o fa’afeagaiga le ala tonu lea o le si’itia o le San Francisco, Kalefonia i le ma latou tu’ufa’atasia le nofoaga autu mo lenei tautua tausaga e 1965, ma fa’asolo mai mafutaga a Tina, mai so’o se Afifio mai se’i o tatou soalaupule po’o i Tafuna, ma ua talafeagai fo’i ai ina fa’atula’ia ekalesia e 78 Ekalesia ina ia so’ofa’atasi i ma le avanoa mai o lea itu o le ua mae’a fa’atutuina i atunu’u le Tatalo ma ua fa’aigoaina Faleoloa o le KS Mart” o se tala eseese o le lalolagi, e aofia ai lea mafutaga tatalo, Women’s ai se tasi o le a tauaveina le suafa o lo lea a le tama’ita’i foma’i mata. ma le 5 i Amerika Samoa nei. Aglow Fellowship. Sa avea o E le gata ina faigata ona E toafitu o la’ua alo. ia ma se ulua’i peresetene o lea tatou aiga mo lenei vaitau. toe fa’atulaga ana masini va’ai Na soifua a’e o ia i Faga- mafutaga. mata ma suesue ai le va’aiga togo, Amerika Samoa ia Setema Ina ua maliu le tama o le e agava’a ai, ae o se suiga ua 24, 1931, i ona matua le afioga aiga, Rev. Elder Ta’afulisia talafeagai ona fa’atino ia lava ai le Tapunu’u Tiumalu Male Kalepo Tilo i le 2003, na mafuli le taimi o le Foma’i e va’aia ai le ma Fa’auluuluga Malemo tasi le Ekalesia Voice of Christ Faia male fa’aaloalo tele e tatau ai. lautele o le atunu’u o mo’omia Tufele. O ia o le uii o le fanau e Full Gospel e avea o ia ma Pere- lana tautua fa’apitoa. to’avalu. Na amata ana a’oa’oga setene mo le tausaga e tasi. O Ua fa’ailoa mai fo’i, ua i Poyer School soso’o ai ma le soifua galue, soifua tautua mae’a fa’atulaga le masina le ulufale i le High School o i le Ekalesia, o lona soifua UFAGAFĀ RAY TULAFONO atoa o Aukuso 2017, mo sue- Amerika Samoa, le igoa lea o le fa’atuatua ma lona agaga i le suega o mata o le fanau a’oga. Samoana High i le taimi nei, ma galuega a le Atua, ua avea ma E le totogia lea tautua, ae ua agava’a ai e ulufale i le a’oga fa’amalosi’au i le to’atele o alagatatau i matua ona sailia Fa’afaia’oga a le Feleti Barstow Ta’ita’i ma Tina o le Ekalesia i va’aiga a le fanau, pe mata o Teacher Training. Na mae’a le lalolagi atoa. Ua latou si’itia le isi lea ala ua tau le fiafia ai tausaga iina ona si’itia lea o ana fo’i le fa’afetai tele i le Atua i nisi o le fanau e suesue i a latou a’oa’oga i le Iunivesite o Wash- lana meaalofa taua, o le tina o le a’oa’oga. ington State ma nisi fo’i o ana galuega i lona amata mai se’ia ➧ E lelei fo’i ona fautuaina a’oa’oga na a’otau fa’apitoa ai i o’o mai i le taimi ua tu’ua ai le Fuafua tulafono fou… i tatou matua, ia taga’i toto’a le tatou Kolisi Tu’ufa’atasi. nofoa e lana auauna. Mai itulau 17 i le fanau aua e le mafai ona Na avea o ia ma Faia’oga i AVANOA I le taimi o le fa’auuga o lea e foia le fa’afitauli i fualaau toe lipea se a’ai a se tasi, pe le Faga’alu Elementary, Pago FA’ASIKOLASIPI TAPENA Leoleo fou mai le Vasega lona fa’asaina. afai lava ua leaga e le taugofie Pago Elementary ma Aua MATAGALUEGA SOIFUA 25 a le Ofisa o Leoleo i le vaiaso Sa ia fa’ailoa i Leoleo fou fo’i taotoga o fofoga i so’o se Elementary ma o se Faia’oga MALOLOINA na te’a nei, na avea ai le mataupu fa’atoa fa’au’u le taua o le gal- falema’i lava! mo le Special Education poo Ua fa’alauiloa mai e le e fa’atatau i le fa’atupulaia o uega o le a latou fa’atinoina, TU’UMALO REV. DR. le faia’oga mo le fanau e i ai Matagaluega o le Soifua Malo- fualaau fa’asaina o se mataupu o le ala lea e mana’omia ai lo FA’AVAINA TILO - VOICE mana’oga fa’apitoa i le tino loina i latou ua mae’a taua’aoina na tele i ai saunoaga a ta’ita’i latou fa’atinoina o le galuega OF CHRIST FULL GOSPEL po’o le mafaufau. i ai avanoa fa’asikolasipi. O i o le atunu’u na maua le avanoa ma le fa’amaoni. Na tu’ua filemu e le Tina O le tausaga e 1967 na toe latou uma o fanau fa’au’u mai e tulei saunoa ai i le taimi o le Ae na taua e le Komesina o fa’auuga, ae i le taimi o le fono- Leoleo ia Le’i Sonny Thompson taga a le kovana ma lana Kape- le ave o lana fa’amuamua i le neta na sosoo ai ina ua mae’a le a’oa’oina o Leoleo ina ia lava sauniga o le fa’auuga a Leoleo, lo latou iloa e fa’atino ai le gal- sa toe aofia ai fo’i i le saunoaga uega, atoa ai ma le taumafai e a le ali’i kovana le mataupu saili auala e foia ai le fa’afitauli lava fo’i lea e tasi e fa’atatau i i fualaau fa’asaina. le fa’afitauli i fualaau fa’asaina. E pei ona fa’ailoa e Le’i Na taua e Lolo le saoasaoa i sana saunoaga i luma o le o le ulufale mai i totonu o le Fono Faitulafono i le amataga atunu’u o fualaau fa’asaina, ma o le tausaga nei e fa’apea, o le ua tatau ona galulue ta’ita’i e mae’a ai o le fa’auuga a Leoleo saili se auala e taofia ai. e pei ona faia i le vaiaso na te’a “Ua tele mea ua tutupu i lo nei, o le a ia tofia ai Leoleo e tatou atunu’u i le taimi nei e le o to’a 8 e galulue i aoga maual- oo i ai lo tatou malosi, ua vaaia uluga eseese i le atunu’u, ina ia le televave o le sau i totonu o mautinoa latou te fesoasoani i fualaau fa’asaina, atoa ai ma isi faiaoga i le taumafai e foia faaf- ituaiga solitulafono ua faatupu- itauli i fualaau fa’asaina lea ua laia, ma ua tatau ai ona moomia oo atu i totonu o aoga. le faia o ni fonotaga a ta’ita’i o le I se iloiloga sa valaauina e malo ma sui o le Ofisa o Leoleo, le Senate ma sui o le Ofisa o ina ia taumafai e saili ni auala e Aoga a le malo e aofia ai ma foia ai nei fa’afitauli, manu e le Puleaoga o aoga maualuluga i i a’afia ai fanau aoga ma tupu- le atunu’u i ni nai masina e le i laga talavou”, o se vaega lea o mamao atu, na fa’amaonia mai le saunoaga a Lolo. ai e Puleaoga i luma o afioga i Na taua e le Faatonusili o le Senatoa le tele o tausaga o i ai Ofisa o le Puipuiga o -le Sao le fa’afitauli o fualaau fa’asaina O se va’aiga i le taimi o lo’o faatautaia ai sailiiliga a le tamaita’i Foma’i Mata Dr Laloasi Petaia galemu Faalotoifale (DHLS) i totonu o aoga, ma o lo o latou Steffany i fofoga o se tasi o tama matua o le atunu’u. ia Samana Ve’ave’a, le ave o taumafai pea i se auala e foia ma [ata: Leua Aiono Frost] lana fa’amuamua i le taumafai aveese mai ai i totonu o aoga. 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In The High Court of American Samoa FAMILY, DRUG AND ALCOHOL COURT DIVISIONS FDA/JR No. 49-16 IN RE: A CHILD. NOTICE/FA’AALIGA Onosa’i I Mea Tiga TO: Mr. John (unknown last name) Tusia: Akenese Ilalio Zec le teine na fai mai ia te oe.?” Ua na o le punou o Lilo, ma na i’u Fagatogo Village Vaega: 100 lava ina va’ai atu Loleta, ua maligi ifo loimata o si ona to’alua i Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 Alo maia, o le a toe fa’aauau atu la tatou tala, na muta mai la lea taimi. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the above-named respondent that a petition has been filed before the tatou tala ina ua vala’au Lilo e su’e le to’alua o lona tuafafine, le Na a’apa atu nei Loleta ma fusi mai Lilo i lea taimi, “Lilo, tau- High Court of American Samoa of American Sa- tamaloa o Roger, lea na alu lana malaga i Ausetalia, aua o le ali’i tala mai ia te a’u, ou te fia iloa, ona mama ai lea o le avega ma ta moa to terminate your parental rights in a female e Kapeteni i va’alele tetele. Ua atoa le masina talu ona alu Roger, fetufa’ai ai fo’i, po’o le a le mea e tatau ona fai.” child born on May 25, 2015 at LBJ Tropical Medical ae ua manatua nei e Lilo, o le tala na fai ane a Roger ia te ia, e lua O le taimi atoa na talatalanoa ai Lilo ma Loleta i lalo o le la’au, Center, Fagaalu, American Samoa. A hearing will be held after two months and ten days from the vaiaso e alu ai e ave le malaga a le va’alele e aga’i atu i Ausetalia. fai mai, o lo’o atutilotilo mai uma le au faigaluega i lea taimi, ua date of the first publication of this notice, in which Ae se i o tatou talia pea, po’o fea ua o’o i ai Roger ae po’o le a leai se isi e toe faia se galuega. O le manatu o le aufaigaluega, ai the Court may enter an order that you have not ac- fo’i le mea ua tupu ia te ia. Fai mai le tala, na taunu’u manuia lava fo’i ua fa’atiga e Loleta le loto o Lilo fua i le fa’apea o le tama. Ae quired any parental rights to the minor child and le faigamala a Roger i Ausetalia o le ala fo’i lea na tu’u ane ai e le lilo i o latou manatu e leai, ua le toe faia e Loleta ia uiga, ma ua place the child for adoption. If you have any objec- tion, or wish to claim or assert your parental rights, ofisa le numera o le telefoni e vala’au ai Lilo e su’e Roger. iloa fo’i ma molimau le aufaigaluega i suiga lelei ua i ai le teine. you must appear within two months and ten days Ua le mafai ona toe sao se tala a Lilo i lona to’alua, ina ua Na toe aunagi ane lava Loleta i lona to’alua, ona o lona fia iloa from he date of the first publication of this notice uma ona ta’u i ai e Lilo le mea na tupu ina ua tali mai e le teine le sa’o o le tala na fai mai e le teine i luga o le telefoni i a Lilo. Afai e and file an objection or a claim with the Court. telefoni a Roger i totonu o lona potu. “Oi ta fe fe Lilo, a’o ai le na mautinoa lea itu, ona faigofie lava lea o mea uma, ae pau le tagata O LE FA’AALIGA E TUUINA ATU ia te oe, le ua teine, oi talofa e, ia Pina ma si ana tama, o lona uiga ua fai se isi ua alofa nei i ai Loleta o Filipina ma si ana tama o Ali’ioaiga. E le ta’ua i luga, ua iai se talosaga ua failaina i le to’alua o Roger, oi ta fe fe Lilo.” gata i lea, ae ua toe manatua vave e Loleta si o latou tina matua, o Fa’amasinoga Maualuga o Amerika Samoa e Iloilo ai ou aia fa’a-matta i se teineitiiti sa fanau o ia i le “Loleta, se tau to’a mai, to’a mai, o lea fo’i e mamafa i lo’u loto Malia. O se avega mamafa i a latou uma lava, ua le gata i a latou aso 25 o Me, 2015, i le Falemai i Fagaalu, Amer- lenei mea, ae fa’ato’ato’a mai oe, ma mafaufau i se auala e tali atu matutua, ae ua fa’apea fo’i i nai teine, ua fa’aitete lava le faiga o ika Samoa. O lenei iloiloga e faia pe a tuana’i le ai i fesili a Filipina pe a fai mai e uiga i lona to’alua, aua, ua ou le mea uma, ina ia ‘aua lava ne i i ai se mea e man’ua ai le loto o le lua Masina ma aso e sefulu mai le aso o le ulua’i iloa se isi tala o le a toe fai i si o’u tuafafine.” lo’omatua. fa’asalalauga o lenei fa’aaliga, ma e ono tuna atu ai se poloa’iga a le Fa’amasinoga e fa’ailoa ai ua leai Ua toe nofo ifo i lalo Loleta i lea taimi, ua toe fa’asolosolo ona Na toe fesili ane lava Loleta i lona to’alua, “Lilo, tautala mai, ni ou aia faa-matua i lenei tamaitiiti.Afai e te tete’e, mafaufauga, pe o le mea ua fai se isi teine a Roger i fafo, po’o o le a e tagi la, ae e te le tautala mai, o lea fo’i ou te pogisa a’u ia, pe e te fina galo e faamaonia ou aia faa-matua, le mea e sa’o ma alofa moni Roger i a Filipina, pe na o se ata na ta’u mai, o le a le tala a le teine na fai mai ia te oe, ua e tiga ai?” ia e failaina se talosaga tete’e I le Fa’amasinoga i fa’aali e Roger i lo latou aiga. Na toe manatua vave nei e Loleta “Loleta, o le tala a le teine na fai mai ia te a’u, po’o ai a’u, ona totonu o le lua Masina ma aso e sefulu mai le ulua’i fa’asalalauga o lenei fa’aaliga. ia uiga o le tamaloa e fa’aali, fai mai, o le lelei o Roger, na o latou ou fai atu lea i ai, o a’u o Lilo, o Roger o le to’alua o lo’u tuafafine, va’aia le alofa fa’amaoni o Roger i a Filipina, a’o lenei, ua tupu o lea e fia maua atu Roger ma te talanoa, e uiga i lona to’alua.” Na DATE/ASO: November 16, 2016 mai lenei mea, oka, se mea a fa’aletonu o nei mea. oso mai nei Loleta, “O le a la le tala a le teine, se tautala mai, o le CLERK OF COURTS “Lilo, o le a le tala a le teine na fai mai ia te oe, ta’u mai, ou a lana tala na fai mai ia te oe?” te fia iloa, ona fuafua atu lea i ai o lo’u mafaufau, o le a le tala a E faia pea... Published: 6/16/17
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C M rescue attempt Y K MAMMOTH HOT Conant, 23, of Salt Lake SPRINGS, Wyo. (AP) — A City died Wednesday in the kayak guide in his first season West Thumb area of the lake, on the job in Yellowstone according to the National Park National Park has died while Service. trying to rescue a park visitor Conant was among three who capsized on Yellowstone guides on a kayaking excursion Lake. with a group of nine clients. Timothy Hayden Ryan Park rangers found Conant in the water and worked to revive him, but he was pro- nounced dead before he could be transported by helicopter to Saofa’i, Fa’afotutupu Fetalaiga Maualuga Siufanuafaiga Alai a hospital. Park officials say the client whom Conant attempted to save ma le Tausi Fa’anoa Tuamasaga Koloi i le Afioaga i Faleniu was rescued by other guides in the group and was treated for hypothermia at a park clinic. The incident is under investigation. Yellowstone spokeswoman Morgan Warthin said the inci- dent occurred about 400 yards off the west shore of the lake. There was no unusual weather at the time of the inci- dent, which occurred in the late afternoon when the lake often can become rough because of wind, Warthin said. Warthin said the average year-round temperature of the lake is 43 degrees. It’s likely cooler now because Yellow- stone has just come out of its winter season. Some areas of the park received snow earlier this week. The National Park Service was not releasing the name of the tourist involved, she said. Conant worked for O.A.R.S., a company based out of Angels Camp, California, that has offered non-motorized boat C M tours in Yellowstone under a permit since 1996. Y K Steve Markle, a spokesman for the company, said he under- stood that this was Conant’s first season working as a kayak guide after working at Utah ski resorts over the previous few years. Conant was originally from Anchorage, Alaska, and had moved to Utah to attend college, he said. Markle declined to comment about the incident because it was under investigation. But he said the company was devastated by Conant’s death. “Right now all of our efforts are really focused on making sure we assist Tim’s family and friends in any way we can,” Markle said. samoa news, Friday, June 16, 2017 Page 23 Doctors say US student freed by North Korea has brain damage WYOMING, Ohio (AP) To honor his son, Fred since Warmbier was returned — An American college stu- Warmbier wore the jacket the home, North Korea said it dent who emerged from prison son wore when North Korea released him for humanitarian in North Korea in a coma has presented him before the media reasons. The state-run Korean severe brain damage, but doc- on Feb. 29, 2016, at an event Central News Agency on tors don’t know what caused it, at which he tearfully confessed Thursday didn’t comment on a medical team treating him in that he tried to steal a propa- his medical condition. Ohio said Thursday. ganda banner while visiting the Warmbier’s father also The doctors described Otto country. Otto Warmbier was accused North Korea of luring C M Warmbier as being in a state sentenced the following month Americans to the country with a Y K of “unresponsive wakefulness” to 15 years in prison with hard Chinese tour company making but declined to discuss his out- labor. Fred Warmbier said that the false promise they will never look for improvement, saying he doesn’t know why North be detained. He said he and his such information would be kept Korea released his son but that wife grew frustrated with the confidential. the country doesn’t do any- lack of word about their son “He has spontaneous eye thing out of “the kindness of from former President Barack opening and blinking,” said Dr. their hearts.” He called on the Obama’s administration, which Daniel Kanter, director of neu- country to release three other they said instructed them to Tamaitai mai Amerika Samoa ia Perise Sio-Hiles, na fa’au’u rocritical care for the University Americans held there. keep a low profile to avoid mai le Iunivesite o Loma Linda ma lona tusi fa’afoma’i Physical of Cincinnati Health system. In its first official comment upsetting the North Koreans. Therapy. [ata foai] “However, he shows no signs of understanding language, responding to verbal com- mands or awareness of his sur- roundings. He has not spoken.” Warmbier, 22, is in stable condition at the UC Medical Center, where he was taken after his arrival in Ohio late Tuesday after more than 17 months in North Korean captivity. The reclusive country accused the University of Virginia student of anti-state activities. His father, Fred Warmbier, said the family was proud of him, calling him “a fighter.” The elder Warmbier said he didn’t believe North Korea’s explanation that the coma resulted from botulism and a sleeping pill. U.S. doctors said they found no evidence of active botulism, a rare, serious illness caused by contaminated food or a dirty wound. He said there was no reason for North Korea to keep his son’s condition secret for more than a year and to deny him top medical care. Warmbier’s con- dition apparently deteriorated shortly after he was sentenced for subversion in March 2016. Kanter said the young man suffered “extensive loss of brain tissue in all regions of the C M brain.” Doctors said his injuries Y K are consistent with respiratory arrest cutting off oxygen to the brain, but they don’t know what caused it. Doctors said they examined Warmbier’s body and saw no evidence of fractures that might be evidence of severe beatings. The family feels “relief that Otto is now home in the arms of those who love him and anger that he was so brutally treated for so long,” his father said at Wyoming High School, where Warmbier graduated in 2013 as class salutatorian and played soccer. Blue-and-white ribbons in the school’s colors were tied around trees and utility poles all the way along the city’s main road in a show of support. Page 24 samoa news, Friday, June 16, 2017
American Samoa Telecommunications Authority Oklahoma deputy (ASTCA) EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY in fatal shooting Position Title CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER Posting Date June 14, 2017 Position Type Career Service Deadline June 21, 2017/4:00 pm once shot woman GS: 14/1 $26,607.00 to Job Opening One (1) Starting Salary GS:14/15 $42,943.00 Report to: Chief Commercial Officer Status Non-Exempt in face Major Responsibilities: TULSA, Okla. (AP) — One “They should’ve called This position is located in the Customer Service Department of the American Samoa Telecommunications of the three Oklahoma officers me, they had my number,” she Authority (ASTCA). Work is generally performed in a standard office environment, but also includes activities involved in last week’s fatal told The Associated Press on that occur in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings. Some exposure to varied weather conditions may be shooting of a mentally dis- Wednesday. required. tressed black man was sued Ramsey, Johnson and deputy Minimum Requirements & Qualifications in federal court in 2008 after Brandon Walker have all been shooting a woman in the face, on paid administrative leave Must possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or University with a major court records and the woman’s since the shooting. Ramsey and Education/ study in Accounting or Business Administration or other related field. Minimum of eight Experience: former attorney said Thursday. Walker are white, and Johnson (8) years of progressively responsible work experience in Customer Service in which six Tulsa County sheriff’s is black. (6) years were at an administrative or supervisory level. Good communicational skills and leadership qualities. Should have the knowledge of team handling. deputy William Ramsey was In the earlier shooting cleared by the sheriff’s office case involving Ramsey, he in that 2006 shooting in which and another deputy were on a • Manages all the customer service staff assigned; • Works closely with Sales, Billing and Collections, Marketing, Finance, and operations he emptied 12 rounds from his mental health call in 2006 at functions to cultivate customer driven, highly responsive, top quality customer service pistol while Ashley Barr drove an apartment complex when support element with contributions to the acquisitions, satisfaction and retention of by in a pickup truck. The woman Ramsey heard a single gunshot, customers; said she had fired a gun into the records show. • Identifies, addresses, and resolves customer service issues, including but not limited air to break up a fight an apart- Ashley Barr, who fired the to establishing procedures and controls associated with effective service order ment complex and was driving shot into the air, testified later implementation for all services from all sources; away, but Ramsey claimed she that she did so only to break • The incumbent shall ensure that all customer service personnel are skilled in providing was trying to harm his partner up a fight that had erupted at informative product knowledge and support for all customer inquiries. Shall be responsible for the documentation of all service quality issues, service order errors, and with her truck. A federal judge the complex, fearing her friend lead time problems; sided with Ramsey in 2009, would be harmed in the melee • Must be knowledgeable on current service pricing, marketing promotions, general awarding him legal fees. if she didn’t act. In her federal pricing and customer service contract pricing agreements to ensure that all invoicing is Details of that case emerged lawsuit filed in 2008, she said executed accurately. Responsible for the training, retention, motivating, and evaluation as authorities released more that she and the friend got into of all Customer Service staff; footage of last Friday’s fatal the pickup after she shot and • Responsible for resolving all employee misbehavior by recommending personnel shooting of 29-year-old Joshua tried to drive out of the parking actions; Barre. The most recent video lot. • Interface directly with the Billing System Technician for scheduling and planning was recorded by the body Ramsey, who later said he purposes, in relation to monthly billing; • Accomplishes customer service objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, camera of Tulsa police officer feared his partner was in danger Duties & assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; Donnie Johnson, but the footage as the pickup drove forward, Responsibilities • Communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising and review job doesn’t show the shooting fired repeatedly at the vehicle. contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and because police said Johnson One bullet struck Ashley Barr procedures; turned on his camera seconds under her jawbone, passed • Achieves customer service objectives by contributing customer service information after shots were fired. The video through her neck and mouth and recommendation to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing shows Barre lying on the floor and exited her right cheek, action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality and customer service of a convenience store he had her former attorney Thomas standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying customer service trends; just entered. Mortensen recalled Thursday. determining system improvements; implementing change; • Meets customer service financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing Last week, police released “I’m surprised that she was an annual budgets; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective store surveillance video that alive after that shot,” he told actions; showed Barre, who was bare- the AP. “It was within inches in • Determines customer service requirements by maintaining contact with customers; foot, shirtless and wearing a either direction that would have visiting operational environments; conducting surveys; forming focus groups; winter stocking cap, push the killed her.” benchmarking best practices; analyzing information and applications; store door open as he clutched The lawyer added: “He was • Improves customer service quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing two butcher knives in his right spraying the entire area. It was processes; establishing and communicating service metrics; monitoring and analyzing hand. something that you look at and results; implementing changes. Authorities have said Barre you’re rather surprised anyone • Maximizes customer operational performance by providing help desk resources and technical advice; resolving problems; disseminating advisories, warnings, and new walked away from two mem- would think to do that and techniques; detecting and diagnosing network problems. bers of a sheriff’s mental health thankful no one else got hurt.” • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading unit who had gone to pick him A jury acquitted Ashley Barr professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional up for an evaluation. They said of assault with a dangerous organizations. he walked about a mile carrying weapon in 2007 and instead • Accomplishes information systems and organization mission by completing related two knives before he was shot. found her guilty of a misde- results as needed Barre’s family said he was meanor charge of discharging • Customer Service/Communication Skills: Customer service managers talk, listen and off his medication and had a firearm in a public place. She help resolved conflicts with customers. An expert communicator will be able to listen been in declining mental health then filed her lawsuit, which she effectively to find the root cause of issues, and communicate clearly and in a friendly since his father’s recent death. lost. way to solve the issue and keep the customer happy. If you are communicating over They questioned why the depu- Ramsey, who has been Skills & email or live chat, you will need to be able to write well, with correct grammar. Requirements ties allowed him to walk away with the sheriff’s office nearly • Leadership Skills: Customer service managers will need to motivate the team, work without using a less-lethal 30 years, didn’t return a call with them to make sure they abide by all company policies and procedures. • Patience: Customer service managers might have to deal with confused or irate method to subdue him. His seeking comment about either customers. Having patience will help you stay polite, even in stressful situations. mother, Etta Barre, said they case. A number dialed ear- • Problem-Solving Skills: You will have to solve customer issues, sometimes without were familiar with her son and lier for Ramsey was no longer seeing the actual problem first hand. Being able to problem solve with a customer will knew about his condition. working Thursday night. help your job. Qualified applicants: Please submit a completed ASTCA Employment Application with a copy of your resume to ASTCA (address Good Morning! listed above) by the deadline listed above. Please attach copies of credentials and transcripts. Candidates selected for hire must pass examinations (when applicable), pre-employment clearances & test negative on pre-employment drug test. ASTCA reserves the right to waive education and experience requirements as necessary.
Human Resources Division Qualified Tel: (684) 699-1121 ext. 408 American Samoa Telecommunications Authority Fax: (684) 699-9026 Applicants (A.S.T.C.A.) Apply To: P.O. Box M Email inquiries: [email protected] Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 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 An Equal Opportunity Employer ta a erots raen !uoy samoa news, Friday, June 16, 2017 Page 25 Teen cadets stole Los Angeles police cars, stun guns, radios LOS ANGELES (AP) — to do it.” Two boys and a girl who were The three were part of a pro- part of a program for teens who gram for volunteers who work Daniel Kanter, medical director of the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit, right, speaks alongside may want to become police in police stations and go through Jordan Bonomo, a neurointensivist, left, during a news conference regarding Otto Warmbier’s con- officers stole three Los Angeles an academy to learn about the dition, Thursday, June 15, 2017, at University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati. Warm- Police Department vehicles and criminal justice system. They bier, who serving a 15-year prison term for alleged anti-state acts in North Korea, was released to went on patrol around the city used their inside knowledge of his home state of Ohio on Tuesday in a coma. before leading actual officers the police department’s proto- (AP Photo/John Minchillo) on wild pursuits that ended with cols and used a sergeant’s name crashes, Chief Charlie Beck to sign out the vehicles and gear said Thursday. from a stationhouse, Beck said. The trio — ages 15, 16 and Authorities are still trying to DEVELOPMENT BANK 17 — “gamed the system” figure out exactly when the cars OF AMERICAN SAMOA were taken, P. O. Box 9, Pago Pago A.S. 96799 but Beck Office: (684) 633-4031 • Fax: (684) 633-1163 • Website: www.dbas.as said investi- gators were looking into EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY the possi- bility that at POSITION: GRANT WRITER least one of the vehicles Responsibilities: had been • Research and explore US Federal grants and funding sources available to the bank either directly or through the missing American Samoa Government. since May • Develop and prepare proposals and grant applications and perform professional and administrative work in 28. researching, identifying, developing and comply with all follow up grants reporting as required by the funding Police agencies. first grew • Develop and monitor procedures for complying with grant requirements, guidelines, and regulations of funding suspicious programs. when a ser- • Work closely with the staff in developing and transforming ideas into grant proposals geant who • Assist with the management of grant programs and submit required monthly, quarterly or annual financial was con- reports as mandated by the funding agencies. ducting • Maintain a calendar to ensure timely submission of letters of inquiry, proposal deadlines and reports. Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck com- a routine • Prioritize projects to keep multiple proposals moving in a timely manner, meet deadlines and manage material ments on stolen police cars during a news con- inventory required for proposals ference in Los Angeles, Thursday, Jun. 15, 2017. noticed • Establish and maintain relationships with the funding agencies and program officers. Beck says teenage police cadets stole three patrol a patrol • Function as a point of contact for DBAS with the funding agencies and establish working relationship with their cars and led officers on wild chases through the vehicle was designated officials. city. unaccounted • Develop and monitor budget for grants and funded programs. (AP Photo/Mike Balsamo) for. Investi- • Prepare quarterly and annual reports and submit to the President and Board of Directors summarizing the gators later evaluation of all grants and funded programs. reviewed • Organize training programs for DBAS staff prior to implementation of new grant or funded programs. and used a vacationing ser- surveillance video that showed • Liaison with agencies or departments of ASG to implement and administer “pass through” funding programs. geant’s name to sign out stun a young woman with the vehicle • Maintain a database of various funding agencies and grant programs for the bank. guns and radios and drive the at a gas pump, he said. • Assume any other duties as assigned by the President. cars right out of a stationhouse A police officer who was parking lot, Beck said. Police patrolling in South Los Angeles QUALIFICATIONS are investigating whether the on Wednesday night saw two EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE • Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management or related teens impersonated officers and of the stolen police vehicles QUALIFICATION: field with a minimum of 2 years grant writing experience. pulled over drivers. driving together and tried to pull The three were arrested them over. The teens behind the SKILLS/ABILITIES: • Professional appearance and attitude. Wednesday night after two wheel refused to stop and led pursuits ended with crashes police on pursuits that ended • Excellent writing, analytical and research skills are essential. in South Los Angeles. A third with two separate crashes. The • Highly level computer literacy required with excellent Microsoft office application use. police car was later recovered third car was recovered later around the corner from a police • Must be self motivated, detail oriented, highly organized, and have experience when one of the teen’s revealed using online Database. station. its location to officers, Beck • Be proficient in research, interpreting and analyzing diverse data and posses Speaking at a news confer- said. The three teens were the ability to work collaboratively and independently to achieve stated goals. ence Thursday, Beck said he arrested on suspicion of vehicle • Must have solid knowledge of creating budgets as they relate to the proposals had ordered a thorough review theft and other charges. One of and grants. of the department’s cadet pro- the teens was wearing a bullet- • Ability to maintain confidentiality. gram and inventory manage- proof vest that had been taken ment protocols. from a police station, the chief “We are going to take this said. Please submit your Resume & Application to the Development Bank of American Samoa apart top to bottom,” Beck said. Beck said there was no indi- located in Pago Pago - 2nd floor. This job posting will expire Friday – June 23, 2017. “We’re going to see what we cation any actual police officers can do better and we’re going were involved in the thefts. Development Bank of American Samoa is an Equal Opportunity Lender, Provider and Employer Page 26 samoa news, Friday, June 16, 2017 AUTO NATION NU’UULI: (684) 699-7168/1231 FAGATOGO: (684) 633-2239 FAX: (684) 699-7175 Killer of 8 in salon AVAILABLE IN STORE AT AFFORDABLE PRICES shooting apologizes in SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) “I’m sorry. 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Wholesale) Email: [email protected] by Milwaukee officer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Heaggan-Brown’s camera American Samoa A former Milwaukee police shows Heaggan-Brown briefly officer on trial for killing a black pointing the gun at Smith as he Telecommunications Authority man fleeing a traffic stop repeat- begins running after him. He edly commented how quickly puts his gun back in his holster (ASTCA) the fatal encounter unfolded as as Smith, who is holding a gun, his body camera captured the turns into a path between two EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY chaotic scene after the shooting. houses. Jurors saw the video Smith slips and falls near Position Title CORPORATE SALES EXECUTIVE Posting Date June 14, 2017 Thursday — the first time the a fence, dropping his gun. He Position Type Career Service Deadline June 21, 2017-4:00 pm public has seen the events sur- begins reaching for it as he rounding the shooting that stands up, his left hand holding Job Opening Two (2) Starting Salary GS: 8/1 $12,878.00 to sparked two nights of riots last the fence. GS:8/12 $20,869.00 Report to: Sales Manager year in a predominantly black When the video is slowed FLSA Non-Exempt neighborhood. frame by frame, Smith is seen The bodycam video from holding the gun by the barrel to Major Responsibilities: Dominique Heaggan-Brown, throw it over the fence. Pros- 25, and another officer on the ecutors argue that shows Smith This position is located in the Commercial Department of the American Samoa Telecommunications Authority scene have been the focal point no longer posed a threat. (ASTCA). Work is generally performed in a standard office environment, but also includes activities that occur in a of the trial. Heaggan-Brown is The two shots by Heaggan- variety of indoor and outdoor settings. Some exposure to varied weather conditions may be required. facing 60 years in prison if he’s Brown came in quick succession Minimum Requirements & Qualifications convicted of first-degree reck- — within two seconds of each Must possess an AA degree from an accredited college or university or (2) years of related less homicide for the death of other — striking Smith once in Education/ experience in sales, market, trends, and current campaigns. Attention to details, time 23-year-old Sylville Smith. his right arm as he threw away Experience: management, planning and organizing “It happened so quick, like his gun and then in the chest as • Assist in developing, building and managing a client base of corporate accounts; we just,” Heaggan-Brown said, he hit the ground on his back. • Monitor the sales process at each stage from quote, to purchasing to fulfillment and follow up; snapping his fingers twice as he It was about 12 seconds from • Target new and existing accounts within; sat in a police cruiser talking the moment Heaggan-Brown • Work with Marketing Department to develop and execute corporate sales initiatives; to a supervisor several minutes exited his vehicle to when he Duties & • Prospect new clients via sales calls, direct mail, email and networking events; after the shooting Aug. 13. was standing over Smith with Responsibilities • Work with suppliers to secure opportunity buys and availability of products; Heaggan-Brown was fired his firearm pointed at his body, • Coordinate product logo placement with contractors to meet the client’s specifications; in October after being charged which lay still. • Analyze sales trends, track unit sales, and generate gross margin reports; with sexual assault in an unre- Milwaukee County District • Generate monthly budgets and sales forecasts; lated case. Attorney John Chisholm has • Participate in trade shows, conferences and community events to help promote the corporate Unlike other police shoot- told jurors that second shot was program; ings that have given rise to a unnecessary because Smith • Investigate and troubleshoot customer service issues; national debate over how offi- was defenseless. But Heaggan- • All other duties as required by higher authority cers interact with African Amer- Brown’s attorneys say the Qualified applicants: Please submit a completed ASTCA Employment Application with a copy of your resume to ASTCA (address icans, Smith and Heaggan- officer was making split-second listed below) by the deadline listed above. Please attach copies of credentials and transcripts. Candidates selected for hire must pass Brown are both black and from decisions and feared for his examinations (when applicable), pre-employment clearances & test negative on pre-employment drug test. ASTCA reserves the right to the same neighborhood where safety. waive education and experience requirements as necessary. the shooting occurred. As Smith appears motion- Human Resources Division Qualified Tel: (684) 699-1121 ext. 408 In Heaggan-Brown’s less on the ground immediately American Samoa Telecommunications Authority Fax: (684) 699-9026 Applicants (A.S.T.C.A.) bodycam video, he begins after the second shot, Heaggan- Apply To: P.O. Box M Email inquiries:[email protected] chasing Smith immediately Brown yells “stop reaching” Tafuna, American Samoa 96799 [email protected] after stepping out of his patrol and moves Smith’s right hand An Equal Opportunity Employer car. away from his stomach. samoa news, Friday, June 16, 2017 Page 27 Nike to slash 1,400 jobs, cut sneaker styles in shakeup NEW YORK (AP) — Nike Smith shoes have become pop- City, Tokyo, Seoul, Shanghai wants to be more nimble on its ular again, has made a push to and Beijing. “It appears to us feet. increase sales in the U.S. The that everything Nike is working The sneaker maker said German company said last on is a brand-first story. If the Thursday that it plans to focus month that first-quarter rev- initiatives don’t help the Nike on the hottest-selling sneakers, enue in North America jumped brand, they do not happen,” the slash the number of styles it 31 percent from a year before. Susquehana analysts said. offers and sell more shoes And on the high end, Neiman They said customers will directly to customers online as Marcus noted to investors last barely notice the decrease part of a restructuring in which week that sneakers, with an in styles given the breadth it also will cut about 1,400 jobs. average retail price of $360 per of options Nike offers. But Nike said the moves will pair, have become a significant the shake-up, announced two help it offer products to cus- business as shoppers focus on a weeks before Nike releases its tomers faster as it is facing more casual lifestyle. financial results for the most increasing competition from “The increase in speed of recent quarter, seemed to make smaller brands and premium innovation and delivery is a investors nervous. Its stock labels. Another problem: The direct response to the expecta- fell 3 percent to $52.90 on running and basketball shoes tions of today’s consumers,” Thursday. Christopher Svezia, GY6 GY6 Nike is famous for may be analysts at Susquehana Finan- a footwear and apparel analyst 50cc specs 150cc specs outdated. cial Group said in a note about at Wedbush, said that when ($1200.00) ($2200.00) More people are choosing Nike’s moves. companies announce jobs cuts Electric Start fashion over function, with sales Nike, known for its swoosh and restructuring ahead of earn- Electric Start of classic sneakers industry- logo, will also make its sneaker- ings reports, it doesn’t typically Remote Start w/alarm Remote Start w/alarm wide climbing 26 percent last selling apps available in more bode well for how business is Under Seat Storage w/front Under Seat storage year, according to research countries at a time when online going. “We’ll learn more in two Max Load 235lbs Digital Battery Meter/RPM from The NPD Group. Mean- sales mean many big retailers weeks,” he said. Max Speed: 35mph Max Load:265lbs while, sales of running perfor- and department stores are Nike Inc., which is based Max Speed: 55 - 60mph mance sneakers were flat and closing stores. “We’re getting in Beaverton, Oregon, said the sales of basketball performance even more aggressive in the layoffs represent about 2 per- For more info call 258-0095 sneakers dropped, according to digital marketplace,” said CEO cent of its 70,000 employees the same report. Mark Parker. Nike said a main around the world. It declined “Nike missed the fashion focus will be the 12 key cities to provide additional details shift away from performance in 10 countries that it expects about the cuts. The Susquehana Employment Opportunity basketball to retro,” said Matt to represent more than 80 per- analysts said they believed the Powell, the sports industry ana- cent of its projected growth jobs cuts are likely eliminating lyst at NPD. “They still have through 2020. Those cities redundant back-office positions not caught up.” are New York, Los Angeles, as a result of a consolidation of LAYOUT GRAPHIC ARTIST Adidas, whose casual Stan London, Paris, Milan, Mexico reporting segments. NEEDED • Creative Graphic Design and Layout Skills. • 2-3 years experience, proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Google applications. • Self starter with keen eye for detail • Deadline oriented in a fast-paced work culture • Team work, collaboration and communication skills a must. • Strong organizational/project management skills • Working nights, Sunday through Thursday. • Experience in photography a plus but not required • Bi-lingual a plus but not required • Valid immigration ID required
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People walk outside the Nike SoHo store, Thursday, June 15, 2017, in the SoHo neighborhood of New York. Nike said Thursday that it plans to sell more shoes directly to customers online as part of a restructuring in which it plans to cut about 1,400 jobs. It will also reduce the number of sneaker and clothing styles it makes by a quarter and focus on hot sellers. (AP Photo/Michael Noble Jr.) An Equal Opportunity Employer Page 28 samoa news, Friday, June 16, 2017 CONGRESSWOMAN AUMUA AMATA Salutes Leone HS Class of 2017
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