THE CONVERSATION: OMV has Sherrilyn Charles, Com- plex Director of Sales and Mar- been double charging... keting for Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort & Sheraton Samoa Page 4 Aggie Grey’s Hotels & Bunga- lows (front- left) and Suavi Tui- laepa (front-right) with some At Tour de France: Doping is of the locals who attended a Cocktail and Canapés Function always part of the story on Wednesday evening — 28th June — at the Tradewinds Hotel, B1 hosted by Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort and Sheraton Samoa Faamasinoga ma Ta’ita’i e Aggie Grey’s Hotel & Bungalows that organized a business visit to To’alua a le Malo Pago Pago to take the opportu- nity to meet valued prospective Le Lali clients. [photo: Leua Aiono Frost]

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PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2017 $1.00 Conflicting reports on why HAL’s flight delayed landing and circled instead FAA AND HAL ARE GIVING DIFFERENT REASONS FOR THE DELAY by Fili Sagapolutele Samoa News Correspondent Port Administration director Taimalelagi Dr. Claire Poumele says she is waiting for an “accurate” report from Hawaiian Air- lines as to why the Wednesday night flight from Honolulu had to circle over Tutuila for a period of time before the flight actually landed at Pago Pago International Airport. In the meantime, Hawaiian Airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration’s Pacific Division office in Los Angeles, which This recent photo following heavy rain, shows huge pools of water — or a “lake” — at the sec- oversees Pago Pago, have provided conflicting responses to ondary road fronting Holy Family Cemetery, Hope House, and other homes in Ottoville. When there Samoa News’ requests for comments. is no rain the pool only shrinks a bit, but remains there, forming a stagnate body of water as part of The Hawaiian Airlines flight, operating Wednesdays to accom- the road. modate the busy summer months, was to have arrived around For the continuing problem, McConnell Dowell has again stepped in to help clear this particular 9:20p.m or before 9:30p.m. However Samoa News received that problematic area of the road, which becomes a long river every time it rains. evening inquiries as to why the flight appeared to be circling For several months, going back to at least last December, small sized vehicles could not even over Tutuila instead of landing. One report to Samoa News that attempt to cross the road, because of the high water, even without rain and when the water has Wednesday evening from a resident on the far east side of Tutuila receded a bit. And during heavy rain, large vehicles don’t dare cross the road, as the “lake” becomes said village residents could hear the plane turning around more much wider. Many residents in the area, that used to pass through the road by walking to and from than twice. the four churches in the area, no longer use this road. A senior Samoa News supervisor, who just happened to be at In an email letter last week Thursday, Larry Sanitoa requested McConnell Dowell’s help through the company’s new American Samoa Country Manager, Lee Steward. C M the airport to meet an arriving passenger, said around 9:35p.m. Wednesday that the rumor at the airport was that the plane’s delay Sanitoa, who wrote on behalf Bishop Peter Brown and the Hope House residents in Ottoville Y K in landing was allegedly attributed to a problem with runway sought McConnell Dowell’s “help and assistance to clean and drain the problematic drainage area lights at the airport. by Hope House as a community service project.” Lights at the runway are maintained by the local airport but an Sanitoa, who is chairman of the International Community at the Holy Family Parish in Fatuoaiga, ASG official told Samoa News around 10p.m. Wednesday that and member of the Board of Directors for Hope House, noted that McConnell Dowell “graciously did the report “may be just rumor itself” as the runway lights were a major community service project by repairing and cleaning the [same] drainage by Hope House.” operational at the time. “The work was very much appreciated by the residents of Hope House, which is the only home- Responding to Samoa News inquiries, Hawaiian Air spokes- care facility of its kind in this Territory, for the infirm, children with severe disabilities and the person Ann Botticelli said yesterday afternoon that the Instrument elderly since 1987,” he explained. Landing System (or ILS) at the Pago Pago airport “needed to be “Unfortunately, the Department of Public Work (DPW) has not been consistently maintaining reset, so the Captain circled the airport until that occurred and this problematic area since then and therefore it has become a major safety and hazardous condition then landed without incident.” for the traveling motorists due to the dangerous water level,” he points out. Botticelli said from Honolulu, “The instrument landing system “In addition, given the recent outbreak of the dengue fever, it has become a serious health hazard,” provides runway alignment and glideslope information upon he explained. “The Hope House residents and children have been subjected to dealing with the issues approach to the runway.” resulting from stagnate water for many weeks after torrential downpours. The residents have con- However, FAA Pacific Division spokesman Ian Gregor told tinuously complained about the stench from numerous dead frogs in the cesspool. Needless to say Samoa News that the ILS “was operating normally” when the again, this is a very serious health hazard.” Hawaiian Air aircraft approached Pago Pago. “We did not have to Last month Sanitoa sent an email request to DPW for help in draining and clearing up the stagnate reset the system,” he said from Los Angeles and this is based on a cesspool. However, the problem is still there. report from the FAA office in Pago Pago. Samoa News points out that as of 9a.m. yesterday, the problematic stagnant water is still there and Responding to Samoa News questions, Taimalelagi said yes- it appears more frogs have made the little river their home as more frogs flock to the water, around terday that Port Administration is “in communication with the 6p.m. every day, to mingle, make noise and appear to be having lots of fun. Steward recently conducted an assessment of the area, along with Sanitoa. “Perhaps you now (Continued on page 7) (Continued on page 7) Page 2 samoa news, Friday, June 30, 2017 Lolo says all ASG purchases must go to locals first … unless a local vendor cannot be found by Fili Sagapolutele the bidding process is to open Crichton. Samoa News Correspondent up to off island vendors. And in the event no local Prominent blogger Nguyen Ngoc Nhu Quynh, left, stands trial Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga “Maximizing the multiplier vendor is found, bidding will in the south central province of Khanh Hoa, Vietnam, Thursday, has written to Chief Procure- effect of each federal and local then be opened to outside com- June 29, 2017. She was accused of distorting government policies ment Officer, Dr. Oreta M. dollar to bolster the growth panies. “Our first priority is and defaming the Communist regime on her Facebook posts, her Crichton, saying that all gov- of our economy is predicated to create job for residents of lawyer said. Quynh, also known as “Mother Mushroom,” denied ernment purchases shall be on purchasing products from American Samoa with sec- the charges against her during her trial, lawyer Le Van Luan said. “restricted to locally owned locally owned businesses,” ondary emphasized on sus- He said the prosecutors requested 8-to-10 years in prison. businesses” unless a local Lolo wrote in a June 28 memo taining existing jobs,” the gov- (Vietnam News Agency via AP) vendor cannot be found, then to Crichton, who is also head of ernor said. the ASG Office of Procurement. “We recognize that there are According to the governor, special categories of govern- these federal and local purchase ment purchases which neces- AMERICAN SAMOA help sustain jobs provided by sitate off island company par- local vendors and it “makes ticipations, however, if local SMALL BUSINESS sense, therefore, to channel all vendors are involved, prefer- government purchases to our ence will be according to local DEVELOPMENT CENTER local businesses.” bidders,” he said. 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Go to NAPA! Translated by Samoa News staff Pengelly requested jail time, modern technologies methods JAILED FOR ASSAULTING arguing that the victim was to contact the victim. And when SISTER carrying her infant child, who the defendant sees the victim at A man accused of using is less than a year old, in her a public place, Sunia told the the broken wooden handle of arms when she was assaulted. defendant, “It’s your responsi- a hammer to assault his sister, And that, said Pengelly, is very bility to leave” and stay away who was carrying her infant serious. from the victim. child in her arms, has been sen- Court information shows According to court infor- tenced to 15 days in jail, which that in 2015, Nauer was placed mation, the incident in Amouli is one of several conditions of a on 18 months probation by the happened when the defendant 24-month probation sentence. District Court for third degree allegedly assaulted another Nicholas Nauer appeared in assault and public peace distur- man and the police were then District Court on Wednesday bance; and that probation period contacted for assistance. Wit- for sentencing after being con- was almost over when Nauer nesses told police that Luafutu victed of three misdemeanor assaulted his sister last month. allegedly used a broken piece of counts of disturbance the peace Sunia, during sentencing on glass to stab the victim’s head, in his family, assault in third Wednesday, set several condi- and the victim was then rushed degree and endangering the tions for the 24-month proba- to the hospital. While the motive NAPA has a wide variety of welfare of a child. tion for the defendant, who was of the stabbing is unclear, wit- windshields available in store. According to court informa- ordered to immediately start nesses told police the incident tion, the defendant was upset serving the 15 days in the Ter- occurred during a beer drinking High quality affordable windshields that his 22-year old sister wasn’t ritorial Correctional Facility. session. taking good care of her child. The pre-trial confinement VINCENT TEVITA for any make, brand and model. The sister and brother both days are counted towards The District Court has set reside in their parent’s home the jail term, which means, $500 bail for Vincent Tevita, where the incident occurred last according to court information, who was taken into custody Stop by today and check out month. the defendant will complete the over the weekend following During sentencing, District 15-day jail sentence on July 4th. an incident in Ottoville where our new arrivals in store. Court Judge Fiti A. Sunia had VENA LUAFUTU the defendant allegedly went many pointed questions to the A man taken into police to a neighbor’s home with a defendant, as the court wanted custody last week for allegedly machete. NAPA SAMOA specific details as to what using a sharp weapon to stab Tevita made his initial caused Nauer to assault his another man has been released appearance in court this week 699-NAPA/6272 sister. Among the concerns of from the Territorial Correc- and charged with misdemeanor the court is the infant child. tional Facility, by order of the (Continued on page 11) Nauer told the court that he court, because the government was very upset over how his was unable to file additional sister was taking care of her charges against the accused. child, especially when the infant According to court infor- continues to cry, but his sister mation, Vena Luafutu was would just sit around doing taken into custody by police at nothing for the child. He told the Fagaitua police substation the court that his sister should and charged with public peace know better how to care for the disturbance and third degree infant. assault — all misdemeanors. Nauer dismissed the govern- During his initial appear- ment’s claim that the sister was ance last week Thursday in Dis- REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) carrying her infant child when trict Court, the defendant was RFQ NO: ASTCA.01-2017 Closing Date & Time: August 4, 2017 the assault occurred. How- held without bail to await the ever, assistant attorney general government filing additional Issuance Date: June 29, 2017 No later than 2:00 p.m. local time Woodrow Pengelly argued that charges this week, as police The American Samoa Telecommunications Authority (ASTCA) issues a Request for Proposals the sister was in fact carrying were still investigating the case her infant child, when the defen- at the time. (RFP) from qualified firms to provide: dant forced his way into her Luafutu was in court on room and assaulted the victim. Tuesday this week for another “AIR CONDITIONING REPAIRS AND While the court fully under- hearing, but assistant attorney PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES” stands the faaSamoa when it general Woodrow Pengelly Submission comes to parents and other informed District Court Judge family members in teaching as Fiti A. Sunia that the govern- Original and three copies of the Proposal must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked: “ASTCA well as disciplining children and ment would not file additional RFP NO. 01-2017 – AIR CONDITIONING REPAIRS AND PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE younger siblings on behavior, charges and the two misde- SERVICES”. Submissions are to be sent to the following address and will be received until 2:00pm Sunia said it appears the defen- meanor counts stand as the the (local time), August 4, 2017: dant was interfering with how only charges. the sister was taking care of her Without additional charges, AMERICAN SAMOA TELECOMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY infant child. Sunia ordered the defendant ALEKI SENE SR., TELECOMMUNICATIONS CENTER Sunia told the defendant that released on his own recogni- TAFUNA, AMERICAN SAMOA 96799 he has no right to interfere with zance and set another hearing ATTN: LEAFA LUI, PROCUREMENT MANAGER how the sister is caring for her for Aug. 8. Among the condi- child or how the sister teaches tions of release is that the defen- Any proposal received after the aforementioned date and time will not be accepted. Late her child right from wrong. dant has no direct or indirect submissions will not be opened or considered and will be determined as being non-responsive. The judge said that maybe the contact with the alleged victim Document defendant can offer sugges- of the stabbing and be a law tions, but not the use of a handle abiding citizen. The RFP Scope of Work outlining the proposal requirements is available at the ASTCA Aleki Sene, of a hammer to deliver the To make sure the court’s mes- Sr., Telecommunications Center, Tafuna, American Samoa, during normal working hours. suggestion. sage is clear, Sunia explained Right of Rejection Assistant public defender to the defendant what no con- Kate Hannaher sought a proba- tact with the victim means, The American Samoa Telecommunications Authority reserves the right to reject any and/or all tive sentence for her client and as ordered by the court. For quotations and to waive any irregularities and/or informalities in the submitted quotations that are if the court includes jail time example, the defendant is pro- not in the best interests of the American Samoa Power Authority or the public. as condition of probation, she hibited from going to victim’s asked for a lighter prison term. home, and to use social media Approved for Issuance: Puleleiite Li’a Tufele, Interim Chief Executive Officer For the government, including Facebook and other Page 4 samoa news, Friday, June 30, 2017 THE CONVERSATION by Benjamin Hampton, tion that also began when for local resident the first time the public demon- The Conversation is a new OMV has been double charging strated against the Fono last year column the Samoa News team when our faipule tried to give and I envision as happening in a themselves a pay raise — while new forum, a bi-weekly column the statutory amount for decades ignoring the low salaries of simply called, “The Conversa- public servants such as teachers tion”, but that depends entirely REFUNDS ARE AVAILABLE NOW and public safety officers. on the reader’s willing par- A slight twist to this column ticipation both here and on the or a vehicle brought on island for the first time. Next, d) is that contributors can remain Samoa News website. (3) shows us the renewal fee for any vehicle regardless anonymous in this group conversation. The anonymity Think of it as a cross between an investigative of size, weight or usage is $32. Period. (A $9 inspec- cancels any undue influence to accept or reject ideas report covering the most pressing local issues of the tion fee is also assessed to ensure safe driving in Amer- for change based upon family name, work, or status day, but with reader interaction, similar to “Letters to ican Samoa.) in the community. Great solutions can be offered by the Editor”. So, the total fee for each individual’s vehicle would anyone, and are welcomed in this column. Just keep However, this column is much more purpose driven be no more than $41, each and every registration it civil. than just that. This column has the definite goal of renewal. Let’s Do This Now!! Specific Action Plan Proposed crafting actionable plans as a cooperative commu- When this statute for registration fees was shown Rosa Parks and what she did if applied becomes a nity effort in order to yield solutions for each carefully to the OMV employees nearly a year and a half ago, I blueprint that will work in handling almost any problem chosen topic discussed here. was basically told, “We don’t do it that way; we decide situation here in American Samoa. Let’s unpack those. More specifically, “The Conversation” is a plat- how to do things here. You pay what we say you pay.” 1) Rosa a) first saw a problem, and b) she decided form designed to create positive changes to be enjoyed Leading me to believe that the law and statutes don’t to take action. by all in American Samoa, especially for those upon matter to them. Clear guidelines meant nothing. I saw a simple problem with the registration fees whom the future of this beautiful island and culture The biggest and most complex reason this must be being charged to my vehicle nearly 2 years ago. I depend: Our children. addressed is that this situation both demonstrates and realized that the current fees charged to individual’s Responders will remain “anonymous” when advances a dangerous notion all too common in both vehicles are not supported by the statutes of American posting comments or sending ideas into the column or our world today, and American Samoa: “The rules Samoa. posting online, if that is their choice. I feel that way, don’t apply to me; I am above the law!” This sends a Once again, per the statute, a vehicle renewal fee is people don’t have to feel less than someone else or clear message to the youth in our community that when $32, in addition to a $9 inspection fee. That’s it! Any more important than someone else contributing their an authority position is attained, you get to write your amount that was charged to you higher than $41 is now idea to the column or the problem being addressed. own rules regardless of what laws and rules exist. owed to you in a refund. However, Samoa News does reserve the right to not Excuse me? No. This philosophy must be eradicated Quick Refund Formula: post or print comments or ideas from our readers that from our society. It is a leprous disease, causing numb- Each Vehicle Owned x $ above $41 x Years of are slanderous or lacking in civility. ness to the pain of it’s damage all while consuming this Registration Renewed = Total Refund Let’s keep the Conversation going to create positive island’s people and their future bit by bit until all that Per DPS directives, the OMV simply needs the tag changes. Enough with the back stabbing. Enough with remains is gag-inducing rotten flesh. Will you let that number, your name, and how many years back you’ve the love to hear yourself sound smart. Let’s Talk. happen and do nothing? made a renewal for that vehicle to generate a refund. We look forward to many future conversations. Albert Einstein spoke on the dangers of failing to My refund was only for $36 for 1 year of renewal, THIS WEEK’S CONVERSATION BEGINS speak out against wrong when he said: “The world will but a gentleman I shared this with is owed $440 over SIMPLY WITH A QUESTION not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those the last 11 years of vehicle ownership. What could Are you aware that American Samoa vehicle owners who watch them without doing anything” yours be? have been unknowingly over-charged double or more Edmund Burke, shared this same philosophy. He 2) Rosa didn’t give up her seat no matter how much for their vehicle registration renewals for decades? stated, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of ridicule she received. Yes. Sadly, it’s true! Refunds averaging $45 to $70 evil is for good men to do nothing.” When the statute was pointed out, no one at the or more are now being issued for those who inquire. We, the people of this community, must stand OMV wanted to acknowledge it. However, this is most likely available for a very limited firmly together and demand that the law be enforced For more than a year, I have continued working window of time until the Fono meets in July and writes fairly, not only at the OMV, but in every facet of our behind the scenes through many conversations to new statutes unless you the public take the necessary island. We must send the clear message that written resolve it, mostly while being ridiculed until Adam, action. laws and statutes will not simply be ignored by those in then James and Commissioner Thompson took action. I would like to publicly thank Police Commissioner places of public service, whether it be government, or That’s ok. Ridicule never killed anyone. Le’i SonnyThompson and Special Assistant James any other auxiliary bodies in American Samoa. 3) Rosa did what she did not for herself but for Faumuina for their professionalism and assistance via What Specifically Can We Do About The Current Others. the Department of Public Safety. These men were key Registration Issue? This work and time was dedicated not for myself to implementing the necessary steps with the OMV to Do you remember the Civil Rights Activist Rosa but for everyone on island who owns a vehicle, and make these refunds possible while ensuring that new Parks’ main reason for refusing to give up her seat on has been over-charged year after year. Why else would registration renewals are charged the correct fees. the bus in Montgomery, AL? “People always say that I have invested so much time effort and energy when Also, thanks to Adam Balinski, former Assistant I didn’t give up my seat because I was tired,” wrote the monetary refund to me personally was so small? AG at the AG’s office for thoroughly investigating Parks in her autobiography, “but that isn’t true. I was Families here can really benefit from these refunds. this matter once it was brought to his attention, and not tired physically… No, the only tired I was, was This isn’t about just me, and mine. working to set the matter straight, bringing this matter tired of giving in.” 4) Rosa’s Action Created Positive Change. to where it is today. Just in case you’ve never heard the story or you’ve Eventually I was able to connect with officials in You need to know the details, which is why I share forgotten it’s significance, this single act (she was the AG’s office and in the Department of Safety (DPS) this with you in what happens to be the first article of actually arrested minutes later) by a little lady started which governs vehicle registration protocols. Offi- it’s kind here in American Samoa, and because of the a conversation that spread around the United States cials there, after much time and effort was exerted, preliminary explanation, this will probably be the lon- like wildfire. That conversation then led to sweeping finally acknowledged the mistake and are now offering gest column written for some time. changes that have forever affected the landscape of refunds to those impacted by that mistake. Why Address This OMV Registration Issue Now? America not only for that generation but future gen- 5) Rosa’s efforts would have been in vain without (Or even at all?) erations of Americans. Without that conversation, new the backing of others advancing the issue from a Con- The first answer is very basic; the law which pro- freedoms and new possibilities would remain closed to versation to Reality. tects both the law giver, and the law receiver is being each and every American. That conversation continues This refund period will be very short-lived as the ignored. today as positive changes are implemented. Fono meets in July and I’ve been informed will surely Here is the current statute from the Annotated Code Government does not hold all the power. We the be swift in addressing this oversight by changing the of American Samoa, written in 1977: people do; the government was selected and then current statute. Title 22 - Highways and Motor Vehicles; Chapter elected by us. Never forget that! We can bring change Let’s Not Just Talk 10; Section 22.1002- Application for and issuance of as a united group to whatever we put our mind to. “The Conversation” is designed to be an idea incu- license-Fees; So, I ask you Dear Readers: Aren’t you tired of bator, and a launching pad where we hear from as Subsection (d) The following vehicle license regis- giving in? Of settling for less than what is right? Aren’t many great minds as possible, to collectively formulate tration fees are established: you tired of clear societal or legal wrongs in American a plan with contingencies, but then take action to make (1) motor vehicle, including private vehicles, cargo Samoa that go unchecked? Tired of not having a voice it a REALITY! vehicles, buses, motorcycles, taxis, trailers, tractors to speak out? Tired enough that you are willing to take In order for changes to be made permanently, your and rentals, $32.00; plus per ton of weight, $12.00; a stand? To even risk ridicule for helping make that voice as a citizen here in American Samoa must be (2) bicycle, $2.00; change? heard! (3) renewal for motor vehicle, $32.00; Most importantly, and the real reason behind this At the very least, and as a starting point your repre- (4) Legal Ownership Certificates and Titles, $10.00; column, do you want to help shape and architect Amer- sentative at the Fono must be made aware of: (etc…) ican Samoa’s future? A) Your desire to be refunded what you are owed as Notice d) (1) gives us the tag fees for a first time If your heart says “YES!”, then now is your chance a vehicle owner. registration. This is either a new vehicle purchase here to be part of the change. To continue that conversa- B) That this recognition of the statute and it’s cur- (Continued on page 11) samoa news, Friday, June 30, 2017 Page 5 Congressional art competition winner Nina Vergara visits D.C.

Washington, DC –Thursday, Happy World, the Honorable Congresswoman Aumua Representative Kitara Vaiau, Amata, and her fellow col- the Honorable Representative leagues in the House of Repre- Sam Meleisea, Daily Store, sentatives welcomed over 400 Happy Trucking, Talofa Air- winners of the Congressional ways, Paramount Builders, Art Competition to Wash- iBC Store, Star Kist Samoa ington, D.C. today. Inc., KDJ Kristophers Store, Ms. Nina Vergara of Pacific Lima Fesoasoani, Tutuila Store, Horizons School won American S.O.F.I.A.S., Pago Airport Inn, Samoa’s competition this year Blue Sky American Samoa, KS with a piece entitled Cheese. Mart, Matai’s Restaurant, and The local competition was Samoa Motors. held at Sadie’s-by-the-Sea. “I could not be more proud This year celebrates the of Nina, and I look forward to 35th Annual Congressional Art seeing her piece on the wall Competition. every time I walk to the Cap- The nationwide art competi- itol,” said Amata. “Nina’s tion, which is voluntarily spon- piece will be seen by hundreds sored by Members of Congress, of thousands of people over the allows creative high school stu- course of the next year, and her dents to showcase their talents work is a fine example of the Ms. Nina Vergara of Pacific Horizons School and her winning art piece — “Cheese”. in Washington, D.C. talent our young people have. “ [courtesy photo] The first place winners in each competition has their win- ning entry displayed at the U.S. Capitol for one year, and are eligible for scholarship oppor- tunities from the Savannah College of Arts and Design (SCAD) in Savannah, Georgia. SCAD is one of the most highly acclaimed institutions of higher learning for the arts in the world. The winner is invited to fly to Washington, D.C. for a national reception honoring the winning artists from all over the country. “I want to congratulate our winner, and all of the competi- tion participants,” said Amata. “It is always a pleasure for me, whenever I am walking over to the Capitol, to see artwork from America’s most talented youth hanging on the wall. It fills me with joy knowing that there are such creative minds in our schools, and I am proud of the talent our students have, and want to encourage them to continue to explore their artistic abilities,” con- tinued Amata. “I also want to thank this year’s sponsors for their gen- erous contributions, and without whose efforts this event would not have been able to take place. I would especially like to thank Mr. Tuli Fruean, the Hawaiian Air station manager in Pago Pago. Mr. Fruean’s hard work was instrumental in ensuring Ms. Vergara and her mother could attend this year’s Congressional Art Competition Winner’s Reception in Washington,” concluded Amata. Congresswoman Aumua Amata and her staff would like to recognize and thank the fol- lowing businesses and individ- uals for their generous contribu- tions to this year’s competition: Hawaiian Airlines, McDon- alds of American Samoa, Page 6 samoa news, Friday, June 30, 2017 Dear Editor, Letter to the Editor “HOPE HOUSE STAGNANT STINKING SWAMP ROAD”

I am known by most of the locals in American Samoa here at home for speaking up about what’s affecting the people of our ter- ritory. Please forgive me if I’m being disrespectful to anyone, but as a concerned resident of Tafuna, here in our Tualauta District, I am very concerned and disappointed that it seems like the fol- lowing subject will not get solved until people like me make a lot of noise about this problem. The HOPE HOUSE ROAD is a Public Access Secondary Road that was paved by the government. When Representative Larry Sanitoa was in office he helped drain this HOPE HOUSE SWAMP before by using the Public Works Vacuum Truck that cost the government $375,000.00. Why can the Vacuum Truck drain the water at the MORMON CHURCH ROAD AREA but CANNOT be utilized to suck this health hazard of filthy stinky water from the Hope House Area? My question to the leaders of the Department of Public Works, AS- EPA, and Department of Public Health is: What are you doing about this problem? Does it need to have an epidemic happen around this area for the government leaders to act in solving this type of problem? This road is filled with swamp-like water that is turning green, with dead frogs; and it stinks because it has been like that for almost 2 years, and this was a long standing problem Mr. Mark Francis (left), the General Manager of Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort and Sheraton that needs a permanent solution. Samoa Aggie Grey’s Hotel & Bungalows, with Mrs. Robin Annesley Dalton and Mr. Dean Hudson, I have posted photos of this road on social media, including enjoying the Sheraton Cocktail and Canapés Function on Wednesday evening — 28th June — at the Facebook, and have also brought this matter up to our Tualauta Tradewinds Hotel. It was an opportunity for the Sheraton group to meet valued prospective clients, District Representative Samuel Ioka Maleisea requesting some which included local business sector and community members. help with this issue. I have also called and talked with a represen- [photo: Leua Aiono Frost] tative from the Public Works, AS-EPA Office and also discussed the issue at our Management Meeting at DOH. My concern is this water can be a health hazard to the gen- eral public that cross this road by cars or on foot. The pedestrians American Samoa cannot walk through this filthy part of the road, so they walk through the cemetery. I drive by this road every week to go to Telecommunications Authority church on Sunday and have witnessed children crossing this filthy water and I have gotten out of my car and yelled at the kids to get (ASTCA) out of the dirty water, and the poor kids then have to cross the cemetery to get to the other side. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY God forgive me for thinking the way I’m thinking, but I have done some research of my own and found out from a reliable Position Title MARKETING SUPERVISOR Posting Date June 30, 2017 source that works at HOPE HOUSE that 5 residents were either Position Type Career Service Deadline June 5, 2017/4:00 pm dead this year or are currently sick at the LBJ hospital in Faga’alu. Job Opening One (1) Starting Salary GS: 12/1 $21,590.00 to This year an old man died in April, one in May and the recent one GS: 12/11 $30,451.00 this month of June. I just found out one is at ICU and another one Report to: Marketing Manager FLSA Non-Exempt just got admitted to LBJ. What’s going on? Major Responsibilities: I am a member of the Catholic Saint Joseph Parish at Fatuo- This position is located in the Marketing Division of the American Samoa Telecommunications aiga, opposite the HOPE HOUSE CENTER, also in close vicinity Authority (ASTCA). Work is generally performed in a standard office environment, but also includes to the HOPE HOUSE and I can smell the awful smell of the activities that occur in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings. Some exposure to varied weather swamp from the Catechist’s residence. conditions may be required. I am appealing to you government leaders, please do your Minimum Requirements & Qualifications duties and help our people, HOW? Fix the government roads for tax payers to have easy access to and from their locations. Help Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (business), communications, marketing, with strong Education/ prevent our people from getting sick and dying. Experience: background in finances, sales and accounting, with five (5) years of progressive marketing and business supervision. PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE. Thank you and have a blessed day. Duties & • Develop and execute advertising programs and external marketing of A S T C A’s SU’A LUCIA BARTLEY Responsibilities products and services; (Editor’s Note: Su’a Bartley’s claims of deaths at Hope House • Write and present press releases to enhance awareness of store events, external possibly due to the ‘swamp’ water contamination are allegations, event sponsorship and strategic partnership; and have not been supported by any official source, i.e. DOH, • Prepare marketing strategy and write action plans to attain specific objectives LBJ, etc. The drainage issue though is a long standing one, that • Measure and evaluate programs as required; not only did Rep. Sanitoa try to address but also Rep. Florence • Supervise store level merchandising, media, events and community relations, Saulo. Both continuously appealed to the DPW, as well as to the promotions and local advertising; Governor’s Office — in previous administrations as well. The • Coordinate interviews, local media store photo shoots and store tours; bottom line, according to the government, is the lack of a funding source to solve the problem. ra) • Coordinate entire internal marketing as well as promotional efforts inclusive of merchandising, public relations, community relations, information, in store-sign collateral, events and demos; • Coordinate promotional commercials with the multimedia specialist and the LETTERS TO THE EDITOR graphics designer; Samoa News welcomes and encourages Letters to the Editor. 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Please call 258-2078 or 258-5478 in fed price fixing suit by Fili Sagapolutele Andrew Finch of the Justice among other things, “engage in MALIU MAI BEACH RESORT Samoa News Correspondent Department’s Antitrust Divi- conversations and discussions A former StarKist Co., sion says the “Antitrust Divi- and attended meetings with senior executive has pled guilty sion continues to send a strong representatives of other major in federal court for his role in signal that senior executives packaged-seafood-producing a conspiracy to fix the price will be held accountable for firms” to carry out the price Call us of packaged seafood, such as their actions.” fixing scheme. (See Samoa Ocean canned tuna, sold in the US, “The division, along with News edition June 6 for details) for your according to court records and our law enforcement col- According to the complaint, federal prosecutors. leagues, will continue to inves- price fixing is a felony, with a View Weddings, Family Stephen L. Hodge — who tigate price fixing among pack- maximum prison term of 10 Reunions, Parties served as StarKist Co., senior aged seafood companies and years; a fine of $1 million, or vice president of sales from the executives who worked at two times the gross gain or loss, Rooms of any size!! May 2010 until December 2013 those companies,” he said in a whichever is greater; and not — was charged May 30 with national statement. more than 3 years of supervised one count of price fixing of FBI San Francisco Division release. Sunday Samoan Food (Umu) packaged seafood at the federal Special Agent in Charge John StarKist corporate spokes- $15 per person court in San Francisco, where he F. Bennett is quoted in the same person Michelle Faist told Featuring LT Afo on the keyboards For reservations appeared Wednesday before US statement that that the FBI “will Samoa News earlier this month Food ready at 11:00am Call 733-0828 District Court Edward M. Chen, not tolerate the reprehensible that StarKist has cooperated and for a change of plea hearing. behavior of company execu- is continuing to fully cooperate Electronic court records tives who abuse the trust of the with the federal investigation. show that Hodge entered a American public for personal She also confirmed that StarKist guilty plea to the price fixing gain.” had received in 2015 a USDOJ charge, and Chen has scheduled As of yesterday morning the subpoena seeking information for Mar. 28, 2018 for a status plea agreement between Hodge as part of a packaged seafood conference hearing in which and federal prosecutors was not industry investigation. a sentencing hearing date will accessible to the public through Court documents — in the then be set for Hodge, who is electronic court records. There- separate civil cases against the EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY not in custody. fore details of his plea are not nation’s major canned tuna Operations Manager According to the US Justice available yet. producers including StarKist Harbor Maritime & Stevedoring Co is seeking for an Department, Hodge has agreed The USDOJ complaint, filed that are overseen by the San Operation Manager with Stevedoring and Maritime to pay a criminal fine and coop- May 30, alleges that Hodge and Diego federal court — show erate with the USDOJ Antitrust his coconspirators “knowingly that Hodge was an executive experience and extensive knowledge of wharf operations, Division’s ongoing investiga- entered into and engaged in a with Del Monte Food, holding container control and container hauling requirements. tion into the packaged seafood combination and conspiracy the post of field sales director Must have previous experience in similar role with proven industry, which is conducted to fix, raise, and maintain the for StarKist from 2008 to 2010 track record. jointly by the Antitrust Divi- prices of packaged seafood — (this is during the time that Del sion and FBI offices in San which includes shelf stable tuna Monte owned StarKist). The General Manager Francisco. fish sold in the US.” Hodge is the third person Harbor Maritime & Stevedoring Co. With Hodge’s plea, Acting It’s alleged that the defen- charged in the federal probe P.O BOX A Pago Pago Assistant Attorney General dant and his coconspirators did, into the price fixing of packaged American Samoa 96799 seafood in the US. The other Office# 633 4210 ➧ Conflicting report… (Continued on page 11) Continued from page 1 local and regional FAA repre- night, returning to the territory sentatives,” adding that there following meetings off island. is “a slight difference in the She said Port Administra- MALIU MAI BEACH RESORT-FOGAGOGO report” from the Airport and the tion would provide “an accurate local FAA office. report as soon as Hawaiian Air- “We need an accurate report lines provides the report.” from Hawaiian Airlines as to Around 11:36p.m why the aircraft had to circle Wednesday, Hawaiian flight RUGBY MATCH Aunu’u and Leone several 466 roared down the runway times before landing,” said and was airborne into the night Taimalelagi, who was one of sky, as rumors persisted at the ALL BLACKS vs. BRITISH IRISH LIONS the passengers onboard the airport as to the cause of the Friday, June 30th-Be seated by 8pm Hawaiian Air flight Wednesday plane’s delay in landing. Kick-Off 8:30pm Cover Charge $10 ➧ “Lake” Holy Family... Continued from page 1 Women/Children 12 & Under - $5 agree the stagnate water poses “We greatly appreciate that FEEL THE VIBES! serious hazardous health your engineering team will look and safety conditions not only into a possible long term solu- On the 150” Big Screen! It’s almost like being there! for the traveling motorist but tion for this ongoing problem.” the residents in the area,” San- A resident of the area has itoa wrote in a email yesterday also written a letter to the editor after the assessment. complaining about this ‘lake’ BOXING MATCH Live also @ Maliu Mai Beach Resort! And on behalf of Bishop and pointing to possible health Brown and Hope House resi- hazards due to the stagnant dents, “We thank you for water. Of note, the LTE writer PACQUIAO vs. HORN agreeing to have McConnell said people are going around Saturday July 01, 2017 @ 12noon Dowel drain the stagnate water the road by cutting across the and clean the drainage in this cemetery that’s located in the Entry $20 for one $30 for two! specific area,” Sanitoa wrote. vicinity. Page 8 samoa news, Friday, June 30, 2017 Pacific Community and World Food Programme strengthen cooperation Suva, Fiji – The Pacific Mr Anthony Freeman, WFP Community (SPC) and the Pacific’s Officer in Charge. World Food Programme “SPC is delighted to be (WFP) have signed an agree- working more closely with the C M ment that aims to increase the regional Pacific Food Security Y K effectiveness of their service in Cluster (rPFSC) to support the assisting Pacific Island coun- Pacific’s efforts in building tries and territories in achieving capacities to better prepare for, their resilience building and and respond to external shocks development aspirations. and to strengthen resilience of The four-year partnership the most vulnerable in the face was signed this week between of Climate Change and other SPC’s Deputy Director-Gen- crises. This agreement reflects eral, Dr Audrey Aumua and the resolve of our respective organisations to draw on each other’s expertise, competencies and resources for the benefit of Pacific Islands people,” Dr Aumua said. “The Pacific region is unlike any other in the world, and the World Food Programme is passionately committed to its mandate of disaster preparedness here. We are honoured to be part- nering with SPC who share our dedication to Reaching the last mile – That is, working towards a Pacific where nobody is left behind when it comes to disaster preparedness and ensuring regional Govern- ments’ have the highest stan- dards of support available via alliances such as that formed here today,” said Mr Anthony Freeman This new partner- ship fosters better collaboration on emergency preparedness in the areas of food security, logistics and emergency tele- communications. It includes supporting the development of an online platform for map- ping of emergency relief items in the Pacific, exchanging information and experience as well as collaboration on communication upgrades and assessment activities that both organisations undertake in the Pacific region. The World C M Food Programme, is the United Y K Nations’ frontline agency in the global fight against hunger, mandated to provide emer- gency and development assis- tance to eradicate hunger and poverty amongst the poorest and most food-insecure coun- tries and populations. SPC is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific, proudly supporting development since 1947. It is an international organisation owned and governed by 26 country and territory members. The organisation works across more than 20 sectors including food security, climate change, disaster risk management, gender equality, public health and human rights. samoa news, Friday, June 30, 2017 Page 9 Pacific Island News in Brief SAMOA POLICE COM- services. Amata introduced the the 3000’ will focus on Pasifika MISH DENIES PISTOL Small Business Development men and the issues they face, ALLEGATION Centers Improvement Act of and hopes to tackle what’s seen Police Commissioner, 2017 with Dwight Evans of as the over-representation of Fuiavaili’ili Egon Keil, has Pennsylvania Pacific people in the country’s denied being armed with an The NDAA is the federal law negative statistics. illegal clot pistol, the Samoa specifies the budget and expen- Organizer Fa’alogo Talo- Observer reports. ditures of the Department of saga Va’ai said abuse of women The Commissioner denied Defense. It authorizes the agen- and concerns for his own family allegations when he took the cies responsible for defense, meant he had to do something. stand in the Commission of established funding levels, and “I’m a grandfather and I’ve Inquiry investigating the sus- sets the policies under which got four grandchildren. Three of C M pension of Assistant Com- money will be spent. them are girls. If we put that sta- (Source: Aumua Amata’s tistic together, that means one Y K missioner Samoa Mulinu’u and former Police Inspector, office) of my three girls is going to be Luatimu Samau. NZ’S PASIFIKA MEN abused or violated.” The Commission was GATHER TO CHALLENGE The event opens this eve- appointed by Cabinet. It is SOCIAL ILLS ning with an address from New headed by retired Supreme Discovering one in three Zealand’s prime minister Bill Court Justice Lesatele Rapi Pasifika women in New- Zea English. Vaai, with Tavui Annie Laumea land is abused or violated was Other speakers include boxer and Namulau’ulu Sami Leota as part of the motivation for a David Tua and rugby great Sir forum in Porirua this weekend. Michael Jones. Boxing legend David Tua will speak at the The Gathering of members. the 3000. [Photo: RNZ / Mei Heron] The Commission is looking The event, ‘The Gathering of (Continued on page 12) into the conduct of Samoa Mulinuu in handling the crim- inal matter against Sililoto Peneueta and his involvement in alleged tampering with wit- nesses in the District Court case of Police v Mauga Precious Chang. While on the stand, Samau questioned the Commissioner if he remembered walking around with a pistol without authorization. But Fuiava strongly denied this. “That is absolutely false,” the Police Commissioner said. Samau put it to Fuiavaili’ili that on 8 July 2015, the Com- missioner was issued a “clot pistol” from the Army. Commissioner Fuiava rejected the claim. “I do not do illegal stuff,” he said. “Let me just make that clear, I do not do illegal stuff. I did not sign up for this job to come and do illegal stuff. (Source: Samoa Observer) AMATA’S BILL INCLUDED IN FY 2018 NATIONAL DEFENSE ACT Washington, DC –Thursday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, the House Armed Ser- vices Committee included Con- C M gresswoman Amata’s bill which Y K improves small business devel- opment centers, in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).. “I’m pleased that the Armed Services Committee included Mr. Evans and my bill in the NDAA. Small businesses pro- vide the essential industrial base that is needed for our nation’s defense. These reforms to the Small Business Development Centers will ensure that entre- preneurs are receiving the help they need.” stated Amata. 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This Thursday, June 29, 2017 photo shows a Hawaiian monk seal and her newborn pup on a Waikiki beach in Honolulu. The pup, born late Wednesday or early Thursday, is the first seal to be born in the densely populated tourist district since the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis- tration began keeping track in the 1970s. (AP Photo/Audrey McAvoy)

➧ Former Starkist Executive… Continued from page 7 two, Walter Scott Cameron As of yesterday morning Bee, its next court appearance is and Kenneth Worsham, who court records show that Cam- Aug. 22. are both executives of Bumble eron and Worsham already pled Plea agreements for Cam- Bee Seafood, were charged last guilty earlier this year, with eron and Wosham are also not December. Then last month, their status conference hearing available for public viewing the federal government charged on Oct. 4, which is also the through electronic federal court Bumble Bee itself in connection same date that the court will set records. with price fixing. a sentencing date. For Bumble

➧ The Conversation… Continued from page 4 rent status remain unchanged, spending in order to properly the American Samoa residents. C) That no new taxes or fees utilize the revised budgetary Together we can achieve great- be enacted to cover the losses of finances. Only by working ness, and show our kids how the registration fees from nei- together, can we make change great this place can really be. It ther the refunds nor from using possible, not just in this situ- is up to you. the proper registration charges ation, but all future topics Will you join this cause? Are per the statute. addressed via “The Conver- you tired enough to take action? D) Rather, use this as an sation”. I hope and pray this Will you be brave enough to par- opportunity to responsibly prime example will be the first ticipate in “The Conversation”? restructure Departmental of many win-win situations for

➧ Court Briefs… Continued from page 3 public peace disturbance, but assistant attorney contends that the neighbor should not be using general Woodrow Pengelly says the government the access road because he and his children have may file additional charges as the police inves- spent a lot of time cleaning it. tigation continues dealing with possible tres- However, the neighbor claims that the access passing and making verbal threats towards the road is on their family property and therefore, neighbors. Tevita and his family should not be using the If Tevita is able to post bail, the defendant is road any more. The neighbor contacted police ordered by the court not to bother his neighbor or for assistance after Tevita allegedly went to the attempt to go onto their property, and is banned neighbor with a machete in a threatening manner from any direct or indirect contact with his and also used verbal threats towards an elderly neighbor. Tevita, who will appear in court again man in the neighbor’s family. on July 13, is also prohibited from making any It’s alleged that Tevita’s action followed an verbal threats to the neighbor. alcohol drinking session he had with friends at According to court information, the public his home. peace disturbance charge stems from a disagree- (Original Samoan stories were published ment between the defendant and his neighbor in the Lali section of Samoa News editions on over the access road used by both families. Tevita Tuesday this week and yesterday.) Page 12 samoa news, Friday, June 30, 2017 ➧ Pacific Briefs… FOR SALE Continued from page 9 (Source: RNZI) for a difficult match, in what will be the first test Land in Ottoville. MANU SAMOA MAKE THREE CHANGES hosted in Tonga at Teufaiva Stadium since 2009. FOR TONGA MATCH “We are looking forward to playing a strong Contact 733-3426 Tim Nanai Williams is back among three Tongan team named, we all know the signifi- changes to the Manu Samoa starting line-up for cance of this match,” he said. between 1pm and 5pm ONLY. Saturday’s Pacific Nations Cup opener against “It is not lost on us that we have not played Tonga in Nuku’alofa. here since 2008 and this was actually the last time In the only change to the backline, the Chiefs a test match was last played in Tonga, so as you utility replaces D’Angelo Leuila at fullback after can imagine it will be a big occasion for Tonga missing last week’s 19-17 defeat by Wales in and the community here”. Apia through injury. (Source: RNZI) Head coach Namulauulu Alama Ieremia has ONE PACIFIC AND MAORI PARTY STILL also had to make some enforced changes in the DECIDING ON CANDIDATES front row, with Piacenza prop Nephi Leatigaga The One Pacific group and the Maori Party are earning his first test start in place of the injured still deciding who will stand in what seats in this Viliamu Afatia, while veteran Census Johnston year’s New Zealand election. remains unavailable. One Pacific wants to improve political repre- “It is not ideal losing your two key props sentation for Pacific people and this week signed leading in to one of your biggest test matches for a deal for Pacific candidates to stand for the 2017, however this does open the door for Nephi Maori Party. Leatigaga to start at loosehead prop with two new Up to nine candidates of Pacific ethnicity will call ups to the squad in Bay of Plenty brothers stand in general seats, mainly in Pasifika-strong Jordan and James Lay, who were both born in Auckland electorates such as Manukau East, Samoa,” said Namulauulu. Mangere, Maugakiekie and Mt Roskill. Pau lock Masalosalo Tutaia is also set for his One Pacific co-leader Ai’iloilo Dr Elise Puni test debut off the bench, while Faifili Levave said there had always been a lot of goodwill replaces Alafoti Faosiliva at number eight. between Maori and Pacific peoples. Manu Samoa prevailed 30-10 when the Pacific “It will represent us in terms of our gender mix rivals met in Apia last year and a win would be and it should also represent us in looking at other We’re here for you! • 633-5599 enough to seal automatic qualification for the areas outside of Auckland and right throughout 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. the motu.” But Namulauulu said the visitors were braced (Source: RNZI) House GOP backs bills to crack down on illegal immigration WASHINGTON (AP) — United States. The bill is named ington, D.C., know better than Warning of threats to public after 32-year old Kathryn you do.” safety and national security, Steinle, who was shot and killed Homeland Security Secre- the Republican-led House on in San Francisco in 2015 by a tary John Kelly said he appre- Thursday approved two bills to man who was in the country ciates Congress’ effort to crack down on illegal immigra- illegally. Juan Francisco Lopez- “address the dangers of sanc- tion, a key priority for President Sanchez, who pleaded not tuary cities and illegal immi- Donald Trump. guilty to the crime, had been grant offenders.” One bill would strip federal released by sheriff’s officials At a news conference at the dollars from self-proclaimed months earlier despite a request Capitol with House Speaker “sanctuary” cities that shield by immigration officials to keep Paul Ryan, Kelly said his residents from federal immigra- him behind bars. agency “will enforce the laws tion authorities, while a separate The second bill would bar that are passed by Congress,” measure would stiffen punish- states and localities that refuse adding, “I am offended when ments for people who re-enter to cooperate with immigra- members of this institution put the U.S. illegally. tion authorities from receiving pressure and often threaten me The sanctuary measure certain Justice Department and and my officers to ignore the Le Hunza Wellness & Longevity Center was approved 228-195, while Homeland Security grants, laws they make.” Experience “Le Filemu” Pure Bliss Hot Stones Massage the bill to punish deportees including some related to law A spokesman said later that (Lomilomi Faapitoa e Faafilemu le Tino ma le Mafaufau) was approved 257-167. Three enforcement and terrorism. Kelly “will continue to push Democrats joined all but seven Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., back against any attempt — Only $49.99 (Reg. $65). Republicans to pass the sanc- chairman of the House Judi- pressure, threat or otherwise tuary measure, while 24 Demo- ciary Committee, said the two — to ignore the enforcement of crats backed the deportee bill. bills would help “avoid the kind immigration law.” Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan of tragic circumstances that “Enforcement is not selec- **Special Senior Special was the only Republican who have totally involved the lives tive, occasional or arbitrary, (60 yrs and over)** opposed the deportee bill. of the people who were at the it’s the law,” spokesman David Mention “Samoa News” The bills now go to the White House ... speaking up for Lapan said. and receive additional Senate. their loved ones.” The Justice Department’s $10 Off Trump, who often railed The sanctuary measure fol- inspector general has identified against illegal immigration lows “a simple principle that California and major cities such during his presidential cam- if you’re going to receive tax- as Chicago, New York and Phil- paign, hailed passage of the payer dollars from the federal adelphia as locales with barriers House bills and urged the government to keep people to information-sharing among Senate to act “save American safe, that you’ve got to follow local police and immigration PA’U FA’APITOA MO lives.” Trump met at the White the law and keep them safe,” officials. The Trump adminis- TAGATA MATUTUA House this week with more Goodlatte said. tration warned nine jurisdictions (60 tausaga aga’i i luga) than a dozen family members Democrats said the bills were in late April that they could lose Ta’u le igoa o le of those killed by people in the feel-good measures intended to coveted law enforcement grant Samoa News!!! country illegally. make lawmakers look tough on money unless they document “Opposing these bills, and crime. cooperation. allowing dangerous criminals “We’re not doing bumper Attorney General Jeff Ses- back into our communities, our stickers here. We are doing sions, who met with the families Le Hunza Wellness, Fagatogo Market schools and the neighborhoods laws,” said Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Thursday, said Steinle “would (Fesaga’i ma Tumu’s Fale Coffee) where our children play, puts all D-Calif. still be alive today if only the By appointment only of us at risk,” Trump said. She and other Democrats city of San Francisco had put 770-0138 One of the bills, known as said the sanctuary measure was the public’s safety first. How www.facebook.com/lehunza “Kate’s Law,” would impose “about telling people how to many more Americans must harsher prison sentences on police their cities” and telling die before we put an end to this Offer ends June 30, 2017 deportees who re-enter the local officials that “we in Wash- madness?” samoa news, Friday, June 30, 2017 Page 13 American Samoa Environmental Labor lawyer tapped to be Protection BEACH ADVISORY Agency Justice Dept. civil rights chief Supporting efforts to clean our shores AS-EPA Release Date: June 28, 2017 WASHINGTON (AP) — in a Justice Department law- violations by police, among The White House on Thursday suit over a state law restricting other duties. Sessions is already Contact: AS-EPA Water Program at (684) 633-2304 tapped a Washington labor transgender people’s access to shifting away from the Obama The American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency lawyer known for representing public bathrooms. administration’s priorities for (AS-EPA) advises the public that on June 27, 2017, the large companies in discrimina- He defended tobacco giant the division, which included following recreational beaches tested positive for tion lawsuits to lead the Jus- R.J. Reynolds against age dis- aggressive intervention in local Enterococci bacteria levels that exceed American Samoa tice Department’s Civil Rights crimination claims and financial law enforcement and trans- Water Quality Standards: Division. news organization Bloomberg gender rights. Eric Dreiband’s nomina- in a pregnancy discrimination The American Civil Liber- tion immediately drew criti- case. He represented clothing ties Union said Dreiband has cism from activists about his retailer Abercrombie & Fitch a “history of restricting civil Aua Stream Mouth commitment to their priorities. in a case before the Supreme rights.” Laulii Stream Mouth The groups have been closely Court, which ruled in favor of Vanita Gupta, a former Alega Beach watching how Attorney Gen- a Muslim woman who was not ACLU attorney who was head eral Jeff Sessions reshapes the hired after showing up wearing of the Civil Rights Division Alega Stream Mouth division, which traditionally is a religious headscarf. under President Barack Obama, Fagaitua Stream Mouth subject to the most radical shift Dreiband served in the office said Dreiband “has made a in agendas with each change in of independent counsel Ken- name for himself as one of cor- Aoa Stream Mouth presidential administration. neth W. Starr, whose inves- porate America’s go-to lawyers Fagasa-Fagalea Stream Mouth Dreiband is part of a steady tigation led to President Bill in an effort to restrict the rights stream of Jones Day partners Clinton’s impeachment, and he and remedies for discrimination Fagaalu Beach flowing into the Trump admin- was the top lawyer at the Equal victims.” istration that includes White Employment Opportunity Com- But Richard Seymour, House counsel Don McGahn. mission under President George a fellow attorney who has 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 Dreiband did not return a call W. Bush. known Dreiband for years, said American Samoa Water Quality Standard for Enterococci has been exceeded. This seeking comment Thursday The Civil Rights Division Dreiband will keep an open advisory is in effect until further sampling and laboratory analyses indicate that evening. Dreiband was part handles voting rights, hate mind. “He will bring to the Enterococci concentrations are within acceptable water quality standards. of a team that represented the crimes, religious discrimina- table a very deep understanding The presence of Enterococci in the water indicates contamination by human and/ University of North Carolina tion and complaints of rights of what civil rights is,” he said. 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 Trump commission on voting 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. fraud asks states for voter data Advisories are issued when bacteria concentrations exceed levels determined safe for human exposure. Should you have any questions, please contact the AS-EPA SACRAMENTO, Calif. officials said attention would disclose. Water Program at 633-2304. (AP) — President Donald be better spent upgrading aging Trump’s commission investi- voting systems or focusing gating alleged voter fraud in on Russia’s alleged election PO Box PPB, Pago Pago the 2016 elections has asked meddling. Trump has alleged American Samoa 96799 states for a list of the names, “serious voter fraud” in both Phone No.: (684) 248-1234 party affiliations, addresses and states. [email protected] voting histories of all voters, if “California’s participation Procurement Office state law allows it to be public. would only serve to legitimize A Wednesday letter from the the false and already debunked Presidential Advisory Commis- claims of massive voter fraud,” NOTICE TO OFFERORS sion on Election Integrity gives Democratic Secretary of State RFP No: ASPA17.041. TPPBRP Closing Date & Time: July 18, 2017 secretaries of state about two Alex Padilla said in a statement. weeks to provide about a dozen Clinton won California by Issuance Date: June 03, 2017 2:00 p.m., American Samoa Time points of voter data. That also about 3 million votes. Project Name: Tafuna Plant Building Rehabilitation Project would include dates of birth, the Virginia Gov. Terry McAu- The American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) issues this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for the last four digits of voters’ Social liffe said there is no evidence of Security numbers and any infor- voter fraud in the state. rehabilitation of the Tafuna Power Plant building. mation about felony convictions “At best this commission Qualified Offerors must submit proposals in a sealed envelope, box, or other enclosure addressed and military status. was set up as a pretext to vali- to Ioana Uli, ASPA Procurement Manager. The sealed envelope or box must show date and Some Democratic officials date Donald Trump’s alterna- time of proposal opening and be labeled: “RFP No. ASPA 17.041 TAFUNA POWER PLANT refused to comply, saying the tive election facts, and at worst BUILDING REHABILITATION PROJECT”. Late submittals will not be opened or considered request invades privacy and is is a tool to commit large-scale based on false claims of fraud. voter suppression,” he said in a and will be determined as non-responsive. Electronic PDF copies of proposals must be sent Trump lost the popular vote statement. to [email protected] no later than the date and time as specified. All Offerors shall provide to Democrat Hillary Clinton but Trump created the commis- sufficient written and verifiable information that responds to the requirements set forth herein. has alleged, without evidence, sion through an executive order A complete RFP package may be picked up from the ASPA Procurement Office located at the that 3 to 5 million people voted in May. Tafuna Power Plant compound (Please check with Security Guard at the Gate). You may also view illegally. In addition to the voter The panel is seeking “public information, the letter asks state information and publicly avail- this RFP online at www.aspower.com which is ASPA’s Website. For more information about this officials for suggestions on able data” from every state and RFP, please contact the following person(s): improving election integrity and the District of Columbia, said Ioana S. Uli to share any evidence of fraud Marc Lotter, a spokesman for Procurement Manager and election-related crimes in Vice President Mike Pence, Tel. 684.699.3057 their states. who is chairing the commis- The data will help the com- sion. Lotter described the intent Email: [email protected] mission “fully analyze vulner- of the request as “fact-finding” The American Samoa Power Authority reserves the right to: abilities and issues related to and said there were no objec- voter registration and voting,” tions to it by anyone on the 1. Reject all proposals and reissue a new or amended RFP. vice chairman and Kansas Sec- 10-member commission, which 2. Reject proposal from companies with adverse records involving fraud, overcharging and retary of State Kris Kobach includes four Democrats. bribery in construction projects. wrote. Minnesota Secretary of State 3. Request additional information from any company submitting a proposal. On Thursday, Virginia’s Steve Simon, a Democrat, said governor and the secretaries he is not sure whether he will 4. Select a firm for award based on other than “least cost” (e.g. capability to complete work in a of state in California and Ken- share the data because of pri- timely fashion or proven technical capabilities). tucky, all Democrats, responded vacy concerns. Vermont’s top 5. Negotiate a contract with the firm selected for award. that they will not share the election official, Democrat Jim 6. Waive any non-material violations of rules set up in this RFP at its sole discretion. information. Condos, said it goes beyond The California and Virginia what the state can publicly Approved for Issuance: Utu Abe Malae, Executive Director Date: June 03, 2017 Page 14 samoa news, Friday, June 30, 2017 AUTO NATION NU’UULI: (684) 699-7168 FAGATOGO: (684) 633-2239 FAX: (684) 699-7175 Trump gets it from all 4th of July Sale! Car Radio $39.99 sides for trash-talking

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Where is the outrage on Trump also has consistently once in a chorus of protest that that?” “The American people stoked a long-running feud with • We do GROUND TERMITE TREATMENT & amounted to perhaps the loudest elected a fighter; they didn’t the press that has not hurt him CONSTRUCTION PRE_TREATMENTS outcry since Trump took office. elect somebody to sit back and with his base of roughly a third “Obviously I don’t see that as do nothing,” she added. of the electorate. • We provide services for Houses, Boats, Cars, an appropriate comment,” said First lady Melania Trump, But one expert rejected the Offices, Warehouses, Storage, Restaurants, Furniture Republican House Speaker Paul who has vowed to fight cyber- idea that Trump’s tweets about Ryan. House Democratic leader bullying while her husband is the MSNBC hosts amounted to pieces, stores and cafeteria and health clinics. Nancy Pelosi called Trump’s president, gave his tweets a a calculated push-back against tweets, “blatantly sexist.” The pass. the media. president, she added, “happens “As the first lady has stated “It’s not a critique of the publicly in the past, when her press. It’s a diatribe. It’s a rant,” husband gets attacked, he will said Theodore L. Glasser, pro- punch back 10 times harder,” fessor emeritus at Stanford Uni- FA’ASALALAUGA E FA’ASINO her communications director, versity and an expert in mass Stephanie Grisham, said in a media. I AIGA O SA ASOAU statement. It wasn’t the first time O le a le afea e matagi i le faasouga o ao ou paia sausaugata Samoa mai Saua e o’o i le As Trump welcomed South Trump has assailed a television Falealupo, aua e le gafataulimaina i sa matou faamatalaga. Ae nu’unu’u atu ia fa’atigi o tausala i Korean President Moon Jae-in personality who is a woman. In le aufueloloa ma to’oto’ouli latou te tausia paia ia. for a White House dinner 2015, he went after then-Fox Thursday evening, he did not News Channel host Megyn A’o lenei fa’asalalauga e fa’apito augafa i suli ma gafa sili-i-lagi o le aiga SA ASOAU i Faleasao, respond to shouted questions Kelly when she questioned him Manu’a-le alaalafaga e afio ai le To’oto’oali’i o le Faleula Tautagata, Le Tama a le Anoimalo e from reporters about whether he at a debate. Trump said later agaia le Tuimanu’a i Malaetele; e susu ai ali’i o Alaalagafa, le nofo i Matatao, le aualuma fa’apea regretted the tweet. that during the exchange, Kelly Samau ma upu i le Faleasao. Some of the administration’s had “blood coming out of her Ua manatu le toatele o lo tatou aiga o le a le fa’ataunu’uina la tatou talanoaga i le aso 8 o Iulai e most high-profile women — wherever.” daughter and presidential assis- It’s also far from the only pei ona sa fofogaina atu i le nusipepa i se taimi ua sola, taluai le tuatuagia o le to’atele i le mamlau tant Ivanka Trump, Counselor time he’s raised eyebrows with i lo tatou aiga e tusa ma le anoanoa’i o mea e aga atu i ai i lenei vaitami o le taumafanafana. Kellyanne Conway and Deputy remarks about the physical attri- O le mea lea e fa’asilasila atu ai ma le agaga maualalo ua tolopoina le fesilafaiga mo le National Security Adviser Dina butes of women. Just this week talanoaina o le Suafa o lo tatou aiga se ia aulia le aso 9 o Setema, 2017, ma e faia lava i Poulima, Powell — did not respond to in the Oval Office, Trump inter- (i Malae), le afioaga o le Asoau. requests for comment. rupted his phone conversation The White House has shown with the new prime minister of Tatou talosia fa’atasi uma se feiloaiga fiafia ma le manuia a si o tatou aiga i lea lava aso e pei increasing irritation over harsh Ireland to remark on a “beau- ona atofaina i le soifualaulelei ma le lagi e mama. coverage of the president on tiful” Irish journalist in the O lou le auai i lea aso o le a le taofia ai se finagalo autasi o aiga i se na te tausia le aiga. Brzezinski and Scarborough’s room and take note of the “nice “Morning Joe,” including com- smile on her face.” The latest Faia ma le ava tele e tatau ai, mentary questioning Trump’s flare-up did nothing to improve Sainia e ni isi o suli o e na nofoia le suafa Asoau (ona e leai se o umia i lenei vaitaimi le Fofoga mental state. About two hours Trump’s chances of advancing o Aiga, Mauga, Le Matua o Asoau). before his tweets, Brzezinski the health care bill that formed said on the show that “it’s not a centerpiece of his campaign. normal behavior” for any leader “This has to stop - we all to be tweeting about people’s have a job - 3 branches of gov’t appearances or to be bullying, and media,” tweeted Repub- lying, undermining managers lican Susan Collins of Maine, and throwing people under the a critic of the Senate GOP bill. samoa news, Friday, June 30, 2017 Page 15

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An indigenous resident wearing a clown costume uses his cell during a pilgrimage to the town of San Pedro de Cayambe, to celebrate the feast day of Saint Peter, or “San Pedro,” in Ecuador, Thursday, June 29, 2017. In the town named after the saint, people honor the Catholic saint with dancing and singing, on his feast day which coincides with the harvest in Ecuador’s highlands. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa) Travel ban takes effect but less chaos expected WASHINGTON (AP) — A scaled-back ver- Much of the confusion in January, when sion of President Donald Trump’s travel ban took Trump’s first ban took effect, resulted from trav- effect Thursday evening, stripped of provisions elers with previously approved visas being kept that brought protests and chaos at airports world- off flights or barred entry on arrival in the United wide in January yet still likely to generate a new States. Immigration officials were instructed round of court fights. Thursday not to block anyone with valid travel The new rules, the product of months of documents and otherwise eligible to visit the legal wrangling, aren’t so much an outright ban United States. as a tightening of already-tough visa policies Karen Tumlin, legal director of the National affecting citizens from six Muslim-majority Immigration Law Center, said the rules “would countries. Refugees are covered, too. slam the door shut on so many who have waited Administration officials promised that imple- for months or years to be reunited with their mentation this time, which started at 8 p.m. EDT families. (0000 GMT), would be orderly. Customs and Trump, who made a tough approach to immi- Border Protection spokesman Dan Hetlage said gration a cornerstone of his election campaign, his agency expected “business as usual at our issued a ban on travelers from the six countries, ports of entry,” with all valid visa holders still plus Iraq, shortly after taking office in January. being able to travel. His order also blocked refugees from any country. Still, immigration and refugee advocates are Trump said these were temporary measures vowing challenge the new requirements and the needed to prevent terrorism until vetting proce- administration has struggled to explain how they dures could be reviewed. will make the United States safer. Opponents noted that visa and refugee vetting Under the temporary rules, citizens of Syria, were already strict and said there was no evi- Sudan, Somalia, Libya, Iran and Yemen who dence that refugees or citizens of those six coun- already have visas will be allowed into the United tries posed a threat. They saw the ban as part of States. But people from those countries who want Trump’s campaign promise to bar Muslims from new visas will now have to prove a close family entering the United States. relationship or an existing relationship with an Lower courts blocked the initial ban and a entity like a school or business in the U.S. second, revised Trump order intended to over- It’s unclear how significantly the new rules come legal hurdles. will affect travel. In most of the countries singled The Supreme Court on Monday partially rein- out, few people have the means for leisure travel. stated the revised ban but exempted travelers Those that do already face intensive screenings who could prove a “bona fide relationship” with before being issued visas. a U.S. person or entity. The court offered only Nevertheless, human rights groups on broad guidelines. Thursday girded for new legal battles. The In guidance issued late Wednesday, the State American Civil Liberties Union, one of the Department said the personal relationships would groups challenging the ban, called the new cri- include a parent, spouse, son, daughter, son-in- teria “extremely restrictive,” ‘’arbitrary” in their law, daughter-in-law or sibling already in the exclusions and designed to “disparage and con- United States. It does not include other relation- demn Muslims.” The state of Hawaii filed an ships such as grandparents, grandchildren, aunts emergency motion Thursday asking a federal and uncles. On Thursday, the State and Home- judge to clarify that the administration cannot land Security departments had both expanded enforce the ban against relatives — such as the range of bona fide relationships to include grandparents, aunts or uncles — not included in fiancés. the State Department’s definition of “bona fide” Business or professional links must be personal relationships. “formal, documented and formed in the ordinary Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer met course rather than for the purpose of evading” with customs officials and said he felt things the ban. Journalists, students, workers or lec- would go smoothly. turers who have valid invitations or employment “For tonight, I’m anticipating few issues contracts in the U.S. would be exempt from the because, I think, there’s better preparation,” he ban. The exemption does not apply to those who told reporters at Los Angeles International Air- seek a relationship with an American business or port on Thursday night. “The federal government educational institution purely for the purpose of here, I think, has taken steps to avoid the havoc avoiding the rules. Refugees from any country that occurred the last time.” will face similar requirements. Page 16 samoa news, Friday, June 30, 2017

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