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PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 $1.00 Immigration Offi ce is no Senate hikes misc excise longer authorized to issue any approved entry permits tax to 10%, tables sales tax INCLUDING THOSE FOR CITIZENS OF SAMOA REPEALS 2% WAGE TAX & INCREASES FONO’S BUDGET by Fili Sagapolutele Committee chairman Sen. Magalei Logovi’i Samoa News Correspondent told senators he believes that suffi cient testimo- The Senate has agreed to hike the current 5% nies — from ASG and the private sector — have miscellaneous excise tax, instead of gradually been presented on these two measures. repealing it — as proposed by the Lolo Admin- To start off discussions, Magalei suggested istration — as well as repeal the 2% wage tax, focusing on the excise tax measure while setting which is paid by wage earners only. aside the sales tax, which has raised concerns The Senate has also approved in second from the private sector, as far as implementation reading its version of the fi scal year 2018 budget, and collection. after increasing the Fono’s budget by $500,000 For the excise tax, he said procedures are by reallocating funds from fi ve projects under the already in place for collection, which is done at FY 2018 Budget Special Programs, overseen by the port. Business representatives also noted this the Governor’s Offi ce. during their testimonies. EXCISE TAX Top executives of Haleck Enterprises and The Senate Budget and Appropriations Com- Neil’s ACE Home Center suggested last week mittee, after hearing from the ASG Revenue Task during a committee hearing to increase the 5% Force and several top executives of local major excise tax up by 2% or 3%, instead of imple- businesses, met yesterday to debate and decide menting a 7% sales tax, which they say is too the fate of two Administration revenue measures. high and would require businesses to spend addi- One measure seeks to implement a 7% sales tional money to upgrade computer software to tax, which upon approval would also repeal the effectively collect a sales tax, and hire additional 2% wage tax, effective January 2018. personnel. (See Samoa News Sept. 18th edition Attorney General Talauega Eleasalo Ale shaking hands with The second bill gradually phases out over a for details) senators earlier this week. e AG has clari ed that the Immigra- fi ve-year period the 5% miscellaneous excise tax, Similar testimonies were provided by other tion O ce no longer has the authority to issue entry permits for starting January 2019. (Continued on page 6) any foreigners, even citizens of Samoa. See story for details. [photo: FS] by Fili Sagapolutele Samoa News Correspondent Attorney General Talauega Eleasalo Ale has provided more C M details, such as examples of permitted and prohibited activities, under the new entry requirements for citizens of 38 countries listed Y K on the American Samoa Entry Permit Waiver Program (EPWP). Talauega stresses that the Immigration Offi ce no longer has the authority to issue entry permits for foreigners — including citizens of Samoa — to enter American Samoa. “To be clear, the Immigration Offi ce is no longer authorized to issue any approved entry permits,” he said. The AG provided further details on these issues, in two sep- arate memorandums dated Sept. 18th, pursuant to Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga’s Aug. 29th memorandum, “Policies to Combat Illegal Immigration in American Samoa”. (See yesterday’s edition for details) EPWP DETAILS According to the AG’s fi rst memo, the passport of a citizen of a country under the EPWP must be valid for at least six months “after planned departure from American Samoa” and the round trip ticket or onward passage must be “confi rmed”. The document and payment — a $20 fee — must be provided A postcard from Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, where 7 local athletes are representing American to the AG’s Offi ce or Immigration Offi ce at least 48 hours before Samoa — for the rst time ever — in the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games. Samoa News travel. extends it thanks to Carl’s Jr. for sponsoring “Postcards from Ashgabat”. However, “Payment may be made at the airport upon arrival,” Pictured are ASNOC Secretary General Ethan Lake, members of the AS Wrestling Team, and Talauega said, adding that if the materials are in order the AG’s Coach Irene Kane before they head out for training. Weigh-ins will be held Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 (Continued on page 8) before competition starts Sunday, Sept. 24th. [Photo: Terry Custodio Auva’a] Page 2 samoa news, Friday, September 22, 2017 In The High Court In The High Court of American Samoa of American Samoa FAMILY, DRUG AND ALCOHOL FAMILY, DRUG AND ALCOHOL Port seeks hike in fees COURT DIVISIONS COURT DIVISIONS FDA/JR No. 57-16 FDA/JR No. 30-17 IN RE: A CHILD IN RE: A CHILD NOTICE/FA’AALIGA NOTICE/FA’AALIGA and charges after 33 years TO: Mr. Maverick Ueni TO: Mr. Siatu Rambo Kerita SENATORS NOTE THAT IN THE END THE CONSUMER Petesa Tafuna Village Aua Village Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 PAYS FOR THE INCREASES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to above-named re- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to above-named re- spondent that a petition has been filed before the spondent that a petition has been filed before the by Fili Sagapolutele High Court of American Samoa to terminate your High Court of American Samoa to terminate your parental rights in a male child born on June 30, parental rights in a male child born on May 5, 2017, Samoa News Correspondent 2013, at LBJ Tropical Medical Center, Fagaalu, at LBJ Tropical Medical Center, Fagaalu, American American Samoa. A hearing will be held after two Samoa. A hearing will be held after two months and Some senators have voiced months and ten days from the date of the first pub- ten days from the date of the first publication of this their support of an Adminis- lication of this notice, in which the Court may enter notice, in which the Court may enter an order that an order that you have not acquired any parental you have not acquired any parental rights to the tration bill seeking to increase rights to the minor child and place the child for adop- minor child and place the child for adoption. If you port fees and charges, which tion. If you have any objection, or wish to claim or have any objection, or wish to claim or assert your assert your parental rights, you must appear within parental rights, you must appear within two months has remained the same for more two months and ten days from the date of the first and ten days from the date of the first publication than three decades. publication of this notice and file an objection or a of this notice and file an objection or a claim with claim with the Court. the Court. At the same time, a handful O LE FA’AALIGA E TUUINA ATU ia te oe, le ua ta’ua O LE FA’AALIGA E TUUINA ATU ia te oe, le ua ta’ua of senators noted that like all i luga, ua iai se talosaga ua failaina i le Fa’ama- i luga, ua iai se talosaga ua failaina i le Fa’amasinoga Maualuga o Amerika Samoa e iloilo ai ou aia sinoga Maualuga o Amerika Samoa e iloilo ai ou aia new taxes and fees as well as fa’a-matua i se tamaitiiti sa fanau o ia ile aso 30 o fa’a-matua i se tamaitiiti sa fanau o ia ile aso 5 o any increase in taxes and fees, Iuni, 2013, i le Falemai i Fagaalu, Amerika Samoa. Me, 2017, i le Falemai i Fagaalu, Amerika Samoa. O lenei iloiloga e faia pe a tuana’i le lua masina ma O lenei iloiloga e faia pe a tuana’i le lua masina ma it’s the consumer who will — in aso e sefulu mai le aso o le ulula’i faasalalauga o aso e sefulu mai le aso o le ulula’i faasalalauga o the end — pay for it. lenei faaaliga, ma e ono tuuina atu ai se poloa’iga lenei faaaliga, ma e ono tuuina atu ai se poloa’iga a le Fa’amasinoga e faailoa ai ua leai ni ou aia a le Fa’amasinoga e faailoa ai ua leai ni ou aia Senators’ reactions and faa-matua i lenei tamaititi. Afai ete tete’e, pe ete faa-matua i lenei tamaititi. Afai ete tete’e, pe ete public comments were made finagalo e faamaonia ou aia faa-matua, ia e failaina finagalo e faamaonia ou aia faa-matua, ia e failaina se talosaga tete’e i le Fa’amasinoga i totonu o le lua se talosaga tete’e i le Fa’amasinoga i totonu o le lua Tuesday during the Senate masina ma aso e sefulu mai le ulula’i faasalalauga masina ma aso e sefulu mai le ulua’i faasalalauga o lenei fa’aaliga. o lenei fa’aaliga. Transportation/Port Committee Dated/Aso: March 28, 2017 Dated/Aso: August 23, 2017 hearing where Port Adminis- Port Administration director Taimalelagi Dr. Claire Poumele tration director Taimalelagi Dr. Claire Poumele explained that CLERK OF COURTS CLERK OF COURTS (le ) and Attorney General Talauega Eleasalo Ale (right) during Tuesday’s Senate Transportation/ Port Committee on the pro- current fees and rates have been Published: 8/24 & 9/22 Published: 9/22 & 10/20 posed hikes in port fees and charges. [photo: FS] unchanged for 33 years. Responding to a committee question on whether public hearings were held on the proposed fees, as required by local statute, Taimalelagi said this was carried out in 2015 as required by the American Samoa Administrative Proce- dures provision, as part of a regulation of local law. White Sunday She shared with the committee a May 21, 2015 “Notice of Intended Action” letter sent to Lt. Gov. Lemanu Peleti SPECIAL SALE! Mauga, the Secretary of Amer- ican Samoa, regarding the proposal to increase port fees. Among the requirements of the Administrative Procedures, is that the agency is to hold a public hearing, and the letter states that a hearing was held Apr. 23, 2015. Additionally, the department allowed an additional 20-days for all interested parties to submit written comments. Further, the department, as required by the Administra- tive Procedures, fully reviewed and considered all oral and written submissions. Port Administration “has determined that the need to raise port fees, in an effort to Shipped directly enhance the port services, is not only warranted, but needs to be from Los Angeles, implemented within the next USA! six months,” according to the letter, which also says port was looking at implementing the fee changes, after the proper Execu- tive and Legislative approval processes. It also says that Port Admin- 10% OFF istration, in collaboration with the Commerce Department, ALL WHITE completed its review of the rates and fees and has successfully SUNDAY completed a rate study with viable solutions to increasing ITEMS revenues for port operations. During her testimony in the House more than a week ago, Taimalelagi said Port worked SALE 10% OFF ALL WHITE SUNDY ITEMS IN STORE! with DOC on the rate structure and study. Additionally, there Your One Stop Store was also another public hearing For All Your White — with port users — held PARADISE GIFT CENTER Sunday Needs! last year (aside from the 2015 (Paradise Inc.) (Continued on page 10) samoa news, Friday, September 22, 2017 Page 3 “TUPULAGA MO TAEAO” —YOUTH FOR TOMORROW compiled by Samoa News staff Am. Samoa and is the Associate in Hawaii that teach the Samoan The 2017 Hawaii Samoa Director of the Pacifi c Interna- language and culture. Youth Symposium slated for tional Training Desk working AFIO MAI I LE 2017 FONO tomorrow (Saturday, Sept. 23) with various weather services MO TUPULAGA: will bring together Samoan throughout the Pacifi c Region. Please join us at the youth in the state of Hawaii, She is also a PhD student with 2017 Hawaii Samoa Youth family members, community the Dept. of Urban and Regional Symposium members, church communities Planning at the Univ. of Hawaii. BACKGROUND in Hawaii, educators, commu- This one-day youth sympo- The 2017 Hawaii Samoa nity groups, students, artists, sium takes place Saturday from Youth Symposium is a concept and cultural practitioners in 8a.m. -2:30p.m. at the Univer- developed by Le Fetuao Samoan order to create learning envi- sity of Hawai‘i at the Shidler Language Center (Le Fetuao ronments for Samoan youth that Business Building, Room - 101 SLC) as part of its sustainability will perpetuate the language The program is designed to: plan to further enhance its com- and culture of Samoa. 1. Promote the value of munity-based Samoan language The symposium is spear- learning Gagana Samoa & and culture program. The mis- headed by Le Fetuao SLC, and Aganuu (Samoan Language & sion of Le Fetuao SLC is to co-sponsored by the University Culture) and its importance in increase literacy of the Samoan of Hawaii’s Indo-Pacifi c Lan- the 21st century. language among our communi- guages and Literature depart- 2. Provide a space for young ty’s children, youth, and parents ment of UH Manoa, Depart- researchers and college stu- while also contributing towards ment of Psychology, and Pacifi c dents to share their work in the the understanding of Samoan International Training Desk. community. culture and the development of Keynote speaker is Amer- 3. Provide an opportunity Samoan identity. ican Samoa’s Hotavia Gingerlei for youth to engage with Aoga [Source: Le Fetuao Samoan Porter. Gingerlei is from Auasi, Samoa (Samoan Schools) based Language Center] Amata welcomes $125,000 drug-free communities grant Washington, D.C. – DFC said Dr. Elinore McCance-Katz, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017 - Con- The Drug-Free Communities Assistant Secretary for Mental gresswoman Aumua Amata was (DFC) Support Program, cre- Health and Substance Use. pleased to welcome a $125,000 ated by Congress through the Nationally, an estimated grant destined for American Drug-Free Communities Act of 3,200 young people per day Samoa from the White House 1997, mobilizes communities between the ages of 12 and 17 Offi ce of National Drug Control to prevent youth substance use. used drugs for the fi rst time in Employment Opportunity Policy (ONDCP) as part of the Directed by ONDCP, in partner- the preceding year. Research Drug-Free Communities (DFC) ship with the Substance Abuse also indicates that high school Koko Service Corporation-Sewing Shop Support Program. and Mental Health Services seniors are more likely to smoke in Leone is looking for a Seamstress “These are welcome fed- Administration (SAMHSA), marijuana than cigarettes, and with at least 3 to 5 years of experience. eral funds for youth education the program is providing 719 16% of high school seniors in and safety, and this grant is a grants totaling $89 million to 2016 reported binge drinking (5 Send resume to recognition of the prevention community coalitions to reduce or more drinks in a row) in the P.O Box 1630, Pago Pago AS 96799. efforts already taking place in local youth substance use. past two weeks, according to American Samoa,” said Aumua “Our local DFC coalitions are 2016 data. Amata. “Congratulations to a key part of this effort because the Fofo County Coalition and they are bringing together par- Fa’ivae A. Godinet on earning ents groups, schools, healthcare this support through your professionals, law enforcement, valued work to help school- businesses, and others to pre- aged American Samoans make vent drug use and improve the healthy choices.” health of the community,” said This continuation grant is Richard Baum, Acting Director designated to the Fofo County of National Drug Control Coalition, and funds ongoing Policy. work to prevent youth sub- “SAMHSA looks forward stance use, including prescrip- to working with its community tion drugs, marijuana, tobacco, partners in implementing evi- and alcohol. dence-based practices to impact BACKGROUND ON THE the community and help youth,” Page 4 samoa news, Friday, September 22, 2017 Letter to the Editor “DPS COMMISSIONER, CLEAN YOUR HOUSE FIRST!” Dear Editor, Pacifi c Island I read today’s article w/both astonishment and disbelief. Is our esteemed commish of public safety for real? Stiffer sentences he says?! That’s all and well, were it not for the fact that he needs to clean his own house fi rst and foremost. Is he even remotely aware that many of his own offi cers are News in Brief alleged to both use and deal in both “Ice” and marijuana??? Is he aware of the availability of those drugs at the T.C.F.? I have a friend who is incarcerated and he says there are so much drugs inside the jail it’s insane. And how are they being delivered you may ask? It’s alleged by the very guards themselves. Now I have to ask how is it that our Fono Speaker, whose vehicle was recently found to contain a quantity of drugs, and yet not one charge was fi led? “Oh it was my son-in-law” was his reply. Now if the average chump on the street were to be in the same situation do you think he would receive the same pass that this titled faipule was and has been given? Mr. Le’i are you that insulated from reality that you really are not aware that our island’s drug problem starts at the very top, and trickles down to the average Joe on the street? We have a double standard at play here, and it’s the dirty little secret that is known by all. Mr. Commish… America’s war on drugs should tell you it’s been a long lost cause, and the corruption and greed that fuel the drug trade here in Am. Samoa will NEVER disappear as long as the demand remains as high as it does. Not one mention in the article was made of education, begin- Former Miss American Samoa 2016 – 2017 Antonina Lilomaiava, Marlene Mulipola, Aoge ning in the early years of school. Education is the fundamental Moto, President of M.A.S.I. Simeafou Imo, President of S.S.A.B. Fiti Leung Wai, Matesina Willis key to the epidemic you so wish to eradicate. Supply and demand and Assistant Director of H.R.D. of LBJ Hospital Dr. Akenese Nikolao. [photo: Marlene Mulipola] are what fuels this problem, and not one effort is made to decrease Compiled by Samoa News staff Aunei’s family also made a Since the inception of the the demand. S.S.A.B. HELPS MAKE traditional ifoga or apology. LWCF, more than $4.1 bil- The supply is far too lucrative. And where are the Rehab pro- MISS AM. SAMOA’S (Source: RNZI) lion has been made available to grams that can begin to address this issue? Nothing exists in any DREAM POSSIBLE INTERIOR GRANTS state and local governments to form in that regard. It sure sounds good to take the tough stand Former Miss American $75,045 FOR AM. SAMOA fund more than 42,000 projects our esteemed Fono members have done. But they are not living Samoa, Antonina Lilomaiava, PARKS throughout the nation. in reality. joined forces with S.S.A.B. WASHINGTON – U.S. GUAM GOVERNOR Start with them when it comes to drug testing, stop giving Pago Inc. and Miss American Secretary of the Interior Ryan WARNS NORTH KOREA them the free pass at the airport to walk thru with no screening of Samoa Inc. (M.A.S.I.) to donate Zinke on Thursday announced WOULD BE DESTROYED any kind. Make them live up to the standards they demand of the more than $8,000 worth of that $75,045 will be distrib- The governor of Guam Eddie general population. reading books, toys, educational uted to American Samoa for Calvo says North Korea would Drug screening, customs screening, they should be held even games, puzzles, book shelves, outdoor recreation and conser- be destroyed by the United more accountable than Mr. and Mrs. Average who come into the kid’s desk and chairs to the LBJ vation projects from the Land States if it fi res missiles at the territory if they wish to set an example. Tropical Medical Center last and Water Conservation Fund US territory. Oh, but no… as titled privileged people, they get the free pass. week Friday. (LWCF), which is funded President Donald Trump Right Mr. Speaker? With your drug fi lled truck? Funny thing According to S.S.A.B’s Pro- through offshore oil and gas made a similar threat in an about this is that I am not saying anything that EVERYONE curement and Sales Manager, leasing. This was part of $94.3 address to the United Nations doesn’t already know here on our island. Marlene Mulipola, the initia- million distributed across all 50 General Assembly this week in Corruption is a way of life, and has been for generations. Think tive is that of the former Miss states, U.S. territories, and the which he referred to the North it shall change soon? Not when the money is as good as it is. American Samoa. District of Columbia. Korean leader Kim Jong-un as Thank you and may the Lord bless and keep us all, though not “She wanted to donate some These funds are awarded “rocketman”. even He can stop the juggernaut that is the growing drug problem books and toys to the LBJ Break through federal matching grants Last month, Pyongyang we face. Room/Kids Room,” said Ms. that leverage public and private threatened to fi re missiles Alfred Kolmer Mulipola. investment in America’s state towards Guam, which is home (Editor’s Note: The ‘drug-fi lled’ vehicle was recently seen on “She sought the assistance of and local public parks. to three US military bases. the road — does this mean no charges are being fi led — against S.S.A.B’s President and C.E.O. “The Land and Water Con- Calvo told Pacifi c Daily the son-in-law or against the owner of the vehicle, the Speaker of Fiti Leung Wai for this project servation Fund state grant pro- News he was glad President the House? Shame on us for accepting this — it makes a mockery as S.S.A.B. was not only her gram has been a resounding suc- Trump was using strong lan- of the Commissioner and the Fono’s stand on drugs. sponsor during the pageant in cess that makes physical invest- guage in response to the North Here’s a thought: Let’s just legalize it all, ASG can then tax 2016 (through our S.S.A.B Pago ments in our communities,” Korean threat. it, and there’s the “missing money” the governor keeps talking Inc. Branch), but also because Secretary Zinke said. “From “Any attack on Guam, I about for his Supplemental Budget — GONG! ra) we are a strong advocate of Lit- Detroit, Michigan, to Pago want Kim Jong-un to know eracy in Samoa.” Pago, American Samoa, the that would probably mena the LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Source: Samoa Observer) program benefi ts citizens across destruction of North Korea,” he Samoa News welcomes and encourages SAMOA MAN JAILED the nation by helping state and said. Letters to the Editor. Please send them to our FOR DOUBLE local governments make infra- “I would hate to see so email [email protected] MANSLAUGHTER structure investments in urban, much destruction of life, but Box 909, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799. The Supreme Court in suburban, and rural parks. By for someone as crazy as Kim Contact us by Telephone at (684) 633-5599 Samoa has sentenced a 42-year- advancing the Administration’s Jong-un you’ve got to do it in as Contact us by Fax at (684) 633-4864 old man to more than seven offshore energy goals, we will simple and as primal a sense as or by Email at [email protected] years in jail for a car accident be able to generate more rev- possible. And I don’t know how Normal business hours are Mon. thru Fri. 8am to 5pm. that killed two people. Sinei enue for the fund to improve it could more simpler than that.” Permission to reproduce editorial and/or advertisements, in Aunei pleaded guilty to man- conservation and recreation Guam is about 3400 kilo- whole or in part, is required. Please address such requests to the slaughter and negligent driving opportunities for generations to metres from North Korea and Publisher at the address provided above. causing injuries. come.” within range of a missile it He was the driver of a The LWCF was established recently fi red over Japan. delivery truck which collided by Congress in 1965 to ensure (Source: RNZI) © OSINI FALEATASI INC. RESERVES ALL RIGHTS. with a minivan in June this access to outdoor recreation PACIFIC CHOCOLATE dba Samoa News is published Monday through Friday, year on Savai’i island, killing resources for present and future AND COFFEE ON SHOW except for some local and federal holidays. a woman and her four-year-old generations. 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Samoa Visitors Bureau • KHJ/V103 • Cindy Silao • Island Business Center (IBC) • KS Mart • Eleitino Tuiasosopo • Tutuila Store • Tutuila Printing • Antonina Lilomaiava • Manu’a Store • Tautai Rentals – Float & Rental We apologize if we have forgotten • Matauaina Toomalatai Family • Shoe Tree to mention anyone. • Shalom Ruta Moana Family • Moocheta’s Page 6 samoa news, Friday, September 22, 2017 ➧ Senate hikes misc… Continued from page 1 business executives, who pects the same will happen with also pointed out that Customs a sales tax. already has in place procedures Other senators joined in, to collect the excise tax and this supporting the committee’s is a very fair way of collecting amendments, which calls for a this tax, in which all businesses 5% increase to the current 5% pay the same amount, instead excise tax — that would make PUBLIC NOTICE of a sales tax, where there is no it 10% — to become effective guarantee that all monies col- in January 2018, the same time FROM THE lected by some businesses from of the repeal of the 2% wage tax the sales tax will be reported — which is currently included OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF AMERICAN SAMOA accurately to the government. in the sales tax proposal. At yesterday’s committee The committee’s amend- The Secretary of American Samoa wishes to inform the residents discussion, Sen. Nuanuaolefe- ments are now being worked interested in obtaining a notary public commission, or in renewing a agaiga introduced a motion to on, to be included in the mea- add on another 5% to the cur- sure before reporting it to the commission, that the next course on notary law and ethics will be offered on rent miscellaneous excise tax, Senate fl oor for a vote. September 26th, 27th, and 28th, 2017 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and agreed with Magalei to set Also yesterday, the House the sales tax aside for now. Budget and Appropriations from 5:30pm – 7:30pm, at the American Samoa Community College. As is Sen. Fa’amausili Mau Mau Committee discussed and required by the Notary Act of 2007, Public Law 30-18, as amended, anyone Jr., supported Nuanuaolefeagai- agreed to amend the Adminis- who wishes to obtain a Notary Public Commission must undergo and ga’s motion, and so did Sen. tration’s proposal hiking port Tuaolo Manaia Fruean who fees and charges, with one successfully complete a course on Notary law, procedure and ethics. suggested repealing the 2% amendment — deleting from wage tax and adding this per- the language of the bill, all pro- Please contact Melesete Haleck or Sally Faumuina at the Office of the centage on, along with another visions which gives the Port Governor at 633-4116 to register and for more information, or visit the 3%, to total the 5% noted in the Administration director the committee’s amendments. authority to review all fees and website www.americansamoa.gov, and click on the “Secretary of American Tuaolo pointed out that the charges every fi ve years. Samoa” hyperlink to find out more. government is having diffi culty FY 2018 BUDGET collecting the wage tax and sus- During yesterday’s session, the Senate approved in second reading its version of ASG’s fi scal year 2018 budget totaling just over $395 million with amendments, which reallocates $500,000 from fi ve projects under the Special Programs to the Fono. The Senate cut $50,000 each from the Governor’s Mansion Fa’afetai Tele Lava Restoration and Museum Res- toration; $100,000 each from the DPS Law Enforcement and Governor’s Offi ce Consultant Fees; and $200,000 from the Western District Youth Multi- purpose Center. As it stands now, the Fono’s budget increased from $6.91 million to $7.41 million. The amendments however, do not infl ate the fi nal budget total, because the funds were reallo- cated from Special Programs to the Fono. Senate President Gaoteote Palaie Tofau requested that the Senate Budget and Appro- priations Committee move forward the House version of the bill, to include the Senate’s amendments. He asked that the House version be reported today to the fl oor for second reading, saying there is still time for the Fono to make a decision, in the event the House disagrees with the Senate amendments, to the House budget bill. The Mental Health Awareness Month Planning Committee would like to thank the following The Fono must approve one version of the budget bill organizations for their tireless support of our efforts to promote mental health in American and send it to the governor for review and approval before Samoa. We look forward to continued partnerships in the future! Malo lava, fa’afetai! the start of the new FY 2018 at 12:01a.m on Oct. 1st. • KT Mart • LDS Malaeimi Stake • GHC Reid & CO Magalei then announced • Rep. Sam Meleisea that the newspaper — referring President Sonny Aiono • Steven & Sons to Samoa News — was wrong • Social Security Administration • McConnell Dowell • Rep. Meauta Lauoi in its reporting yesterday, • Dr. Peni Biukoto regarding the discussion on the • Nana’s Construction • Pacific Basin Nursery $700,000 in the FY 2018 Bud- • Dr. Monita Adip • BlueSky Communications • Mrs. Kolopa Tuiasosopo get’s Special Program. • Robert Toelupe, LCSW He said the committee dis- • YSJ, Inc. (Fly Inc) • Happy World cussion, held Wednesday, • Jung Lee focused on the $700,000 that • Daily Store • ABC Fax the Administration put in the • Sadies by the Sea Supplemental Budget for the Fono. samoa news, Friday, September 22, 2017 Page 7

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Failure clarifi cation regarding foreign to pay — upon arrival— will press members, considering the result in “denial of entry”. fact that in past years, journal- “Eligibility under the EPWP ists from news outlets — such does not guarantee entry into as Radio New Zealand, Radio American Samoa,” Talauega Australia — have traveled here said, adding that Immigration for news reporting purposes. offi cers “may refuse entry at There were also travel writers the port of entry based on local from Europe who visited the laws”.“Furthermore, a traveler territory to report about tourism who poses a threat to the wel- in American Samoa. And their fare, health, safety or security of work is published in European American Samoa will be denied or international travel maga- entry and placed back on the zines.When asked if the entry arriving vessel to be returned requirement means journal- to the point of origin,” he said. ists from the EPWP cannot (Samoa News notes that a vessel travel to the territory for news includes airlines.) reporting purposes, Talauega C M It’s also made clear that trav- replied, “foreign press are elers entering the territory to allowed to travel here under the Y K board fi shing vessels or other regular entry permit process. commercial vessels are not eli- As always for emergency cases gible for the EPWP. they can contact the Attorney The AG said that the list of General’s Offi ce for special countries under the EPWP are arrangements.” the same countries also listed ENTRY PERMIT under the US State Department REQUIREMENTS VISA Waiver Program. In his second memo, Samoa News asked Talauega said the permit Talauega, if the Administration requirements “are effective isn’t concerned that imposing immediately” and reiterated a $20 fee for EPWP countries, what the governor stated in which include Australia and his Aug. 29th memo regarding New Zealand, will result in entry permits requirements. them imposing the same fee (See yesterday’s edition for for US Nationals from Amer- details) ican Samoa, who are US pass- Talauega provided addi- ports holders, who enter their tional provisions in his memo, countries. for example, a local sponsor “We do not control how for a visitor. If the sponsor other countries go about con- resides on private land, a land trolling their borders. We can deed would be required, but if only control ours,” was Talaue- the sponsor lives on communal ga’s reply yesterday. land, signatures of the family Some local industry repre- sa’o (leading chief) and village sentatives said New Zealand mayor are required on the appli- and Australia have been pro- cation. This requirement applies viding good inbound tourists for to citizens of Samoa requiring a the territory — those who come 30-day entry permit. here after visiting Samoa. They The memo also provides claim that the $20 fee, “may details of “limited exceptions to force” these tourists to skip the requirements for entry permit”. territory, which is still trying to For citizens of Samoa, they develop its tourism industry. may continue to apply for the In his memo, Talauega out- 7-, 14-, or 30-day permits using lined examples of activities the existing process “except” permitted while the person is in that the AG or his designee American Samoa on the EPWP. must now approve all permits For business: for Samoa. Other requirements •Consult with business asso- are: round trip ticket or onward ciates; negotiate a contract; and ticket; $40 fee; clearance from attend a scientifi c, educational, the High Court and LBJ hos- professional, or business con- pital; and a valid passport or vention or conference; travel document. •Attend a short-term training For fi shing crews, immi- — and the person “may not be grants entering the territory C M paid by any source in American to board a fi shing or commer- Samoa” with the exception of cial vessel are required to get Y K expenses incidental to the per- an entry permit approved by son’s stay. Another example, the AG or his designee. And is tourism — which includes a the requirement for a 30-day person traveling as a tourist; on entry permit for fi shing crews vacation; visit friends or rela- includes having a local sponsor tives; medical treatment; par- as well as clearance from LBJ ticipate in social events hosted and the High Court. by social or service organiza- According to Talauega, tions; participation by amateurs the AG or his designee must in musical, sports or similar approve all entry permits, and events or contest, “if not paid the “Immigration Offi ce is for participation”; enrollment no longer authorized to issue in a short recreational course entry permits.” However, the of study that is not for credit Immigration Offi ce is where towards a degree; and partici- one goes to apply for all entry pation in cultural or religious permits, including submission exchanges. of the supporting documents. Examples of “prohibited The application with docu- activities” includes study for ments is then submitted to the credit towards a college degree; AG’s offi ce via the Immigration employment; applying for resi- Offi ce. samoa news, Friday, September 22, 2017 Page 9 ASCC Phi Theta Kappa inducts new members for Fall 2017 by James Kneubuhl, ASCC Press the 12 new inductees took the Ofﬁ cer oath to uphold the values of The Alpha Epsilon Mu the PTK, and performed the Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa ceremonial lighting of candles (PTK) International Honor representing the mythical Greek Society at the American Samoa “fl ame of knowledge.” Community College (ASCC) Welcomed to the PTK this held its fall 2017 induction semester are Fevaea’i Mareko, ceremony this past Thursday, Rianna Lafaele, Jingjing Jiang, September 14th, to induct 16 Anastasia Magalo, Theresa new members. As is traditional, Lafaele, Louaivasa La’ulu, family and friends of the new Shalom Faiilagi, Vaotupu and current PTK members Tufele, Loreta Liu, Vanezza C M joined members of the Col- Alosio, Kyrstene Lin, Ming Y K lege’s administration and fac- Ling Wang, Magalita Johnson, ulty for the ceremony, which Amy Thrun, Anastasia Vaitele, this semester went by the theme and Elysha Samatua. “Learn & Serve.” A student with a cumula- ASCC administrators on tive grade point average (GPA) hand to join in the celebration of 3.5 or above may apply included President Dr. Ros- to become a member of the evonne Pato, Vice President of PTK. In addition, the student ASCC graduate and former Phi eta Kappa honor society member Wittenberg Mariner (right) Academic and Student Affairs must have completed ENG 150 gave the keynote speech at the PTK Induction Ceremony last week, during which 16 new members Dr. Lina Galea’i Scanlan; Dean and 151, and MAT 90, and the joined the prestigious honor society. Also pictured is ASCC Director of Curriculum and Assessment, of Academic Affairs Mrs. (Continued on page 12) Evelyn Gibbs Fruean. [photo: J. Kneubuhl] Letupu Moananu; Dean of Stu- dent Services Dr. Emilia Le’i, Director of Curriculum and Assessment Mrs. Evelyn Gibbs Fruean, who also serves as Hon- orary PTK Advisor; Teacher Education Department Director Ms. Shirley De La Rosa; Offi ce of Institutional Effectiveness Director Mr. Sonny Leomiti; and Financial Aid Offi cer Mr. Peteru Lam Yuen. ASCC alumnus and former PTK member Ms. Wittenberg Marlana Ofeila Mariner gave the evening’s keynote address. Ms. Mariner graduated from ASCC with an Associate of Science degree in Accounting in fall 2013, and during her time with the College she had the distinction of being the fi rst and still the only ASCC student to receive the prestigious New Century Scholar Award. She went on to graduate from Chaminade University in Hono- lulu with her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting in 2016, and now works for the American Samoa Government at the Department of Treasury as a staff accoun- tant and grant analyst, while also pursuing her Masters of Accountancy degree from Keiser University. C M For her keynote speech, Ms. Y K Mariner offered her personal refl ections on the evening’s theme of “Learn & Serve,” including the theme’s similarity with Service Learning. “Before you out into communities and societies, one must prepare fi rst,” she said, “and this means to assemble as much learning as possible. You may choose whatever way to further and expand your learning, but never stop. Albert Einstein said, ‘Once you stop learning, you start dying.’ Learn to not only better yourself, but also to reach out to others and share what you already know that they do not.” Following Ms. Mariner’s speech, and assisted by Hon- orary PTK Advisor Mrs. Fruean, Page 10 samoa news, Friday, September 22, 2017 ➧ Port seeks hike… FAASALALAUGA Continued from page 2 hearing) about the proposed the ASG General Fund. fees hikes. Sen. Magalei Logovi’i O le Suafa “LEMAFA” At the Senate hearing this wanted to get a better under- E muamua lava ona ou faatulou atu i le paia o Tutuila ma Manu’a, o le paia lava lea ia Sua ma le week Taimalelagi reiterated, standing of why the fees will be that port fees have remained the hiked. For example, when the Vaifanua, Fofo ma Aitulagi, Ituau ma Alataua, Saole ma le Launiu Saelua ma Afioga i Ma’opu. O same for over 30 years and this services of a pilot are actually paia foi i Afioga i Faatui ma le Auva’a o Tootoo o le Faleula, ma le mamalu o le Manu’atele. O paia set off a round of support from required for a deep draft vessel, foi ia Tumua ma Pule i le malo tuto’atasi o Samoa, e faatulou atu. O paia foi o auauna a le Atua, i senators for the proposed fee the minimum charge is hiked fatafaitaulaga e fia, o lo o latou galulue i le ao ma le po, aua le laugaina ma faia’ogaina o le upu o le ola, increases, saying they think this from $100 to $170. Addition- is necessary after so many years ally, the “base rate for pilot tow aua se manuia mo Samoa ma le lalolagi atoa. Tulou, Tulou, Tulouna Lava. of no fee hikes. fees shall be $85 for all vessels; LEMAFA While supportive of the mea- and $5.10 per foot for all ves- O lenei fa’asalalauga e faapitoa augafa i suli ma faletama uma o le suafa o sa i le afioaga sures, Sen. Tuiagamoa Tavai sels over 12 feet.” i Aunu’u. Afio ai i laua Lupega, Susu le Sa’o, Susu le Ma’opu, Susu le Tamaaiga, mamalu oulua said he’s worried that hiking He suggested that port revisit fetalaiga Fuiava ma Taufi, ma le fofoga o le Launatausala, Saole ma Saleaumua. fees and charges would result in some of the proposed fee hikes a decrease in the number of ves- because the amount appears too O le a faia le talanoaga a le tatou aiga se’i o tatou soalaupule ai le mataupu o le sailia o se tasi e tausia sels calling into Pago Pago port. high and vessels may end up lo tatou aiga o Sa LEMAFA i Aunu’u lava, i le Aso To’ona’i, Setema 23, 2017, i le itula e 9 i le Taimalelagi said that in 2015 bypassing American Samoa for taeao, i le maota o Saiaulama i Aunu’u. they looked at other neighboring other ports due to the high costs. countries, such as Samoa, New “All these fees,” said Mag- Ua faia lenei fa’aaliga ma le ava tele, ia talosia ia tatou faatasi i lea aso faamoemoeina. Zealand, as well as the state of alei, “will be passed on by the Hawai’i, for a comparison of shipper to the business, to the O lou le auai o le a le taofia ai talanoaga o lenei mataupu taua ma faaiuga autasi a le tatou aiga. fees. She said it was found that public — all of us — who will Faia i le ava ma le fa’aaloalo e tatau ai, Pago Pago has the lowest rates in the end have to pay.” and she doesn’t believe the fee This was echoed by at least hikes will affect the number of three other senators, who agreed vessels stopping in Pago Pago. that it’s the public that will pay Sainia: Supply Seau As to how all port fees are for all the increased costs, but Ma e o lo’o nonofo i le aiga i Aunu’u collected, Taimalelagi said the the same senators were also local agent for the vessel pays supportive of the goal behind them, and all revenues go into the bill. According to the bill, fees for inbound containers increase from 50-cents per day to 85-cents per day when 120 hours have passed after arrival and the containers haven’t left DEVELOPMENT BANK OF AMERICAN SAMOA the dock. After 3 days the fee P.O. BOX 9, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 jumps to $1.70 per day. The same fee will apply to outbound Office: (684) 633-4031 Fax: (684) 633-1163. containers. Asked by the com- Website: www.dbas.as mittee if these fees also apply to StarKist Samoa containers, Taimalelagi said “no”, adding that there are many empty StarKist containers on the dock, waiting to be filled for outbound REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) shipment. Attorney General Talauega Eleasalo Ale, who RFP: Financial and Single Audit Services for 2017-2019 was also present at the hearing, said StarKist’s tax exemption Date of issuance: August 16, 2017 covers many of these fees and Date & Time Due: October 30, 2017 charges. This prompted Sen. No later than 2:00 pm local time Satele Galu Satele Sr., to inquire about StarKist’s tax exemption, DBAS requests proposals for financial audits and the related single audits for a period of three years, beginning with the to which Talauega repeated that audit of fiscal year 2017 through fiscal year 2019. Fiscal and calendar years are coincident at DBAS. the tax exemption certificate covers many taxes and includes DOCUMENT port fees and charges. Requests for proposal packet outlining requirements will be available for pick up at DBAS on Friday August 18, 2017 or Responding to a committee emailing [email protected] for information regarding the RFP. It can also be accessed through the DBAS website: www. question, Taimalelagi esti- dbas.as (click public notice) mates that the government col- lects about $2.2 million annu- The Request for Proposals (RFP) describes the specifications for the services to be provided in sufficient details to permit ally under the current fees and competition and allow the interested party to properly respond to the RFP. charges, but if the new pro- This RFP is issued under Title 28, Chapter 1, of the American Samoa Code Annotated. posal is approved, an additional $2 million is estimated to be DBAS invites the submission of proposals to include pricing and other details as indicated in the specifications. collected. Attachments will be provided as an aid in presenting a comprehensive proposal consistent with the requirements of DBAS. The measure also gives the Port Administration director DBAS will select a contractor who best meets the needs of DBAS. The factors for selection will include, but not be limited the authority to review fees and to the following: understanding of the requirements of the financial and single auditors; verifiable ability to perform well; charges every five years, and good reputation; flexibility, including ability to respond quickly to needs of a small client in a remote location and throughout if necessary, initiate modifica- the year; and reasonability of costs. tion. Sen. Nuanuaolefeagaiga The proposals will be reviewed by a committee consisting of representatives from DBAS management and board. The inquired, for clarification, if committee may request interviews with potential contractors after reviewing the proposals before the final selection is the director does in fact have made. that authority. Talauega said, “no” and elaborated further on Submission: Proposals must be received by DBAS no later than 2:00pm local time on October 30, 2017. They may be what is stated in the bill and mailed or hand delivered in a sealed envelope to: that is, the director follows the Development Bank of American Samoa Administrative Procedure pro- PO BOX 9 cess, which requires calling Attention: Charmaine Faleaana a public hearing. And if the public is against it, then there is Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 no increase, said Talauega, who They may also be emailed to [email protected], as an attachment in Word Format with a confirming email required to is also chairman of the ASG confirm receipt; or faxed to DBAS at (684) 633-1163 with a confirming fax to confirm receipt. The original is to follow by Revenue Task Force, which airmail first class. came up with the proposal as well as other revenue measures pending in the Fono. Taimalelagi is also a member of this task force. samoa news, Friday, September 22, 2017 Page 11 Page 12 samoa news, Friday, September 22, 2017 ROTARY CLUB OF PAGO PAGO TSUNAMI MEMORIAL REMEMBERANCE SERVICE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 • 11:30am Lion’s Park Tsunami Shelter The Rotary Club of Pago Pago and Hawaiian Air will host a Memorial Rememberance Service for the 34 Tsunami Victim’s Immediate Family Members: Date: Saturday, September 30, 2017 Place: Tsunami Memorial Family Picnic Shelter at Lion’s Park in Tafuna, AS Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm Members of the Public are invited to join with the families of the Sinei Aunei, second from right talking to his defense lawyer, a er Justice Mata Keli Tuatagaloa sentenced him to more than 7 2009 Tsunami victims on this day. years in jail. [Photo: Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia] A memorial service will be conducted and all are invited to give testimonials to their lost family and friends who died on September 29, 2009. ➧ Paciﬁ c briefs… At the end of the service light refreshments and food will be provided Continued from page 4 by Corporate partners of the Rotary Club of Pago Pago. selected by the trade promo- titled the ‘Pacifi c Hub’ will tion organization Pacifi c Trade house the Pacifi c companies This ad is paid for by ASPA / Tool Shop / CSL in the spirit of the community service and Invest to participate in this and their products for the two- weekend’s event. day show, on September 23 and Wilex Samoa’s chocolate 24 at The Cloud on Quay Street. product Koko Loa will also PTI NZ Trade development feature in the show. Wilex manager Joe Fuavao, says most managing director Tautaitua- of the companies participated sivi Tagaloa Eddie Wilson in the Auckland Food Show in said his focus was not getting July however their presence at the product onto supermarket the Chocolate and Coffee Show shelves, but into cafe chains. targets a specifi c product sector “Koko Loa is one of those and audience and is another products that had been rec- good opportunity for the Pacifi c ommended by New Zealand companies to build their profi le Pacifi c Trade and Invest and it’s and presence in the New Zea- ideal for the cafe coffee market, land market. which is one of our main clien- Organizers are expecting teles,” he said. more than 8000 passionate “The dark chocolates go foodies to visit the show over well with coffee, and also our Saturday and Sunday. 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UN Peacekeepers: American Samoa Government Congo leads world in OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT sex abuse allegations REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS BUNIA, Congo (AP) — She force, which costs a staggering had been orphaned by a brutal $1 billion a year. RFP-093-2017 conflict, but the 14-year-old The raped teenager’s expe- Congolese girl found refuge rience is grimly emblematic of Issuance Date: September 13, 2017 Closing Date: September 22, 2017 in a camp protected by United the underbelly of U.N. peace- No later than 2:00p.m (local time) Nations peacekeepers. keeping, and the organization The camp should have been as a whole. During a yearlong 1. INVITATION safe the day she was raped. A investigation, the AP found Sealed bids are invited from qualified firms to provide “Janitorial Services for Pago delegation from the U.N. was that despite promising reform paying a visit, and her grand- for more than a decade, the Pago International Airport” for the Department of Port Administration. mother had left her in charge of U.N. failed to meet many of 2. RECEIPT & OPENING OF BIDS her siblings. That was the day, its pledges to stop the abuse or the girl says, that a Pakistani help victims, some of whom Sealed bids will be received by the Chief Procurement Officer, American Samoa peacekeeper slipped inside their have been lost to a sprawling Government, Tafuna, American Samoa 96799, until 2:00 p.m. (local time), September 22, home and assaulted her in front bureaucracy. Cases have disap- 2017 at which time and place the sealed bids will be publicly opened and read. of the other children. peared or been handed off to the But that was not the end peacekeepers’ home countries 3. MANDATORY- PRE-BID CONFERENCE of her story. Even though she -- which often do nothing with A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting and Site Visit for all contractors will be held on reported the rape, the girl never them. got any help from the U.N. She The attack on the 14-year- September 20, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pago Pago International Airport-Conference did become pregnant, however, old was so brazen it still haunts Room. Bids will not be accepted from bidders who are not present at the pre-bid and had a baby. the U.N.’s top human rights meeting. If the U.N. sexual abuse crisis official more than a decade after has an epicenter, it is the Congo, hearing the girl’s story. 4. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS where the scope of the problem “What on earth would it take Copies of contract documents, including Plans and Scope of Work can be examined or first emerged 13 years ago - for this soldier not to do it - to and where promised reforms have all the heads of the U.N. obtained from the Office of Procurement during regular business hours free of charge. have most clearly fallen short. together, and he still does it?” 5. The American Samoa Government reserves the right not to accept the lowest or any bid. Of the 2,000 sexual abuse and asked Zeid Ra’ad al Hussein, exploitation complaints made a member of the delegation 6. The American Samoa Government reserves the right to waive any informality in bidding against U.N. peacekeepers and that heard the girl’s testimony as may be in the best interest of the American Samoa Government. personnel worldwide over the in 2004. One year later, he past 12 years, more than 700 helped write a landmark report occurred in Congo, The Associ- intended to curb sexual abuse ated Press found. The embattled and exploitation within the DR. ORETA MAPU CRICHTON African nation is home to the U.N. system. Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action U.N.’s largest peacekeeping Chief Procurement Officer

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