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4 Nu’uuli Vocational Technical High School teacher Roselee Osana Tela-Shoulders named 2017 U.S Territories History Teacher of the Year. See story on Page 4 for details. Faamaonia solitulafono [courtesy photo] alii faifeau mai Savaii... LE LALI B9 Samoan Track & Field star aspires for the
Olympics... B1 ONLINE @ SAMOANEWS.COM ASCADSV honors C M graduates... Y K DAILY CIRCULATION 7,000 10 PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2017 $1.00 Samoan sailor’s Shipyard expanding message: “Be content with what workload further you have, but be with “super alia” hungry for more” By Blue Chen-Fruean Samoa News Correspondent building project Long before Faafetaiileali’i Raison donned his cap and gown last year and walked across the stage to receive his diploma as by Fili Sagapolutele As previously reported by Samoa News, the part of Samoana High School’s Class of 2016, he already knew Samoa News Correspondent shipyard, following a recommendation from what he wanted to be: a sailor in the United States Navy. The ASG owned shipyard facility is expanding Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga, opted not to lease Growing up in a family with a long history of US military ser- its workload, using its personnel with specific part of the shipyard land to StarKist, to build a vicemen and women, some would say that Tai (as he is known to trade expertise for the alia boat repair project new storage freezer and StarKist was offered an family and friends) was destined to be a military man. launched last week, and in the very near future, a option — ASG land where the old Satala power The 18-year-old is the son of Melvin and Josephine Raison further expansion with the “super alia” building plant was located before it was destroyed in the Ae of Pago Pago. He enlisted into the US Navy on April 14, project. 2009 tsunami. 2016 and completed basic training at the Naval Recruit Training These expansions at the Satala facility were “The main reason we couldn’t move forward Command in Great Lakes, Illinois. Currently, Tai works in the the “main reason” the shipyard didn’t move for- with the expansion of the StarKist cold storage Executive/Administrative Department handling paperwork ward with providing land at the shipyard com- facility into the Shipyard is that the Shipyard is for the PCU Portland LPD 27 at Pascagoula Naval Station in pound for a StarKist Samoa cold storage facility, aiming to expand its services to boat repair and Mississippi. according to Shipyard Authority board chairman building,” said Lafaele responding to Samoa According to Tai, he checked into his first and current Keniseli Lafaele, who is also the Commerce News inquiries following the launching last command on April 17, 2017 - PCU Portland LPD 27. “Once Department director. (Continued on page 6) Commissioned into the Navy, the ship will become the USS PORTLAND LPD 27. The ship I am currently attached to is an Amphibious Assault Transport Dock/Landing Platform Dock. C M We serve as transport for Marine Corps troops to and from des- Y K tinations,” he said. Last week, The PCU Portland (LPD-27) recognized “Yeoman Seaman Recruit Raison as The Portland Sailor of the Week!” According to The Portland, Tai joined the Navy in October 2016 and reported to PCU Portland in mid-April “excelling in his job very well! Bravo Zulu! Keep up the great work!” Tai was born in American Samoa, but spent most of his life in Texas, where he was raised by his grandparents Louise and Timoteo Seigafo, a US Navy retiree. He moved back to the territory when he was a freshman. “First and foremost, I would like to thank the Lord for blessing us with the ability to see another day and live a life of joy, and….after you are through reading this, be blessed with knowing that God is our Lord and Savior, and that there is none like Him,” Tai wrote. He quoted Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for The smiling faces of some of the girls representing the Football Federation of American Samoa you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm (FFAS) as they marched during the Olympic Day parade last Saturday at the Veterans Memorial you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Stadium. Olympics Day was sponsored by the National Olympic Committee in collaboration with “Those who know me well enough know that I do not talk the Department of Youth & Women’s Affairs and the Sports Center. It included a mix of community about it often, so this is probably the most I’ll ever talk about events, such as Farmers Fair and Animal exhibit, flea market, yard sales, food vendors, live enter- myself or my personal life,” Tai wrote in a testimony sent to tainment, demonstrations, Car Show, and sports federations with activities and prizes. Samoa News. “My experience so far in the Navy has been filled [photo: TG] (Continued on page 7) Page 2 samoa news, Monday, June 26, 2017 ASCC Marine Science students learn while giving back to their community By Kelley Anderson Tagarino, interns include Johann Voll- at the outreach events has been ASCC ACNR & Hawai‘i Sea rath, Claudia Thompson, Andry overwhelmingly positive, with Grant Senefili, Naomi Matagi, and many high school students The Marine Science Pro- Saelia Holmgren. The student expressing interest in joining gram at the American Samoa interns are tasked with coming the Marine Science Program Community College (ASCC) up with a fun, engaging, and when they attend ASCC. is proud to have a dedicated informative talk and a hands-on The student interns have cohort of student interns who activity that addresses the topics also improved their presenta- are spending a large part of their requested by the event orga- tion and leadership skills, with summer sharing their knowl- nizer. They then present their Andry Senefili stating, “I was GY6 GY6 edge with the community. As programs in a practice run to the nervous at first but when I saw 50cc specs 150cc specs part of the Marine Science ASCC Lab Coordinator Ruby how interested the kids are in ($1200.00) ($2200.00) Program, students can apply to Tupuai, the ASCC Marine Sci- learning about our oceans it Electric Start Electric Start various internship opportuni- ence Coordinator, Ms. Meagan made me really glad to be able Remote Start w/alarm Remote Start w/alarm ties, one of which is to receive Curtis, and ACNR Sea Grant to share with them!” By giving training to effectively share Under Seat Storage w/front Under Seat storage Extension Agent Mrs. Kelley back to their communities, the Digital Battery Meter/RPM what they’ve learned with a Anderson Tagarino, who pro- student interns not only gain Max Load 235lbs wide variety of audiences. 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Go to NAPA! Translated by Samoa News staff ally, there are no restrictions FA’ANEVNEFU HALL CHURCH MINISTER on the media attending court District Court Judge Fiti FROM SAMOA SEN- proceedings. Sunia has set bail at $50,000 TENCED TO PROBATION When court proceedings got for a woman accused by the A church minister from underway and Teofilo’s case government of using a “sharp Samoa, who entered the terri- was called, District Court Judge object” to assault another tory on a 14-day permit, has Fiti Sunia was informed by person. been sentenced to probation, both sides that a plea agreement Sunia has denied a defense after he pled guilty to public had been reached in which the request for bail reduction. peace disturbance, a crime pun- government has amended the When Fa’anenefu Hall ishable by not more than six third degree assault charge to made her initial appearance in months imprisonment, or a fine public peace disturbance, while court last Tuesday, Sunia set a of not more than $500, or both. the original PPD count was no bail status for the defendant Selesitino Teofilo, who dismissed. due to the seriousness of her arrived in the territory on June For the guilty plea, under the alleged crime. Hall was back 16, was taken into custody last agreement which was accepted in court late last week for two Tuesday evening and charged by the court, the defendant more hearings, where Sunia with two misdemeanor counts of admitted that he caused a PPD set bail at $50,000 with a pre- third degree assault and public on the night in question. liminary examination hearing NAPA Perfect Additions truck boxes are made in the USA. peace disturbance. Samoa News As in all court proceedings, scheduled for today. was able to confirm, through when the person enters guilty If she is able to post bail, High quality truck bed boxes come in a variety of options. members of the defendant’s plea, the judge asks the defen- the court has ordered that Highly efficient aluminum models and extremely durable family, that Teofilo is a church dant to explain what happened. the defendant, among other steel models. We cover all ranges of pickups, compact, minister from a village on the Teofilo first offered his -apolo things, make no direct or indi- midsize, full, and universal. island of Savai’i, Samoa. gies to the court, and the gov- rect contact with the female Teofilo, who was released on ernment of American Samoa victim, who is also her relative his own recognizance following for his criminal behavior. He and was residing at the defen- Stop by today and check out his initial appearance last also apologized to the victim, dant’s home in Leone when the Wednesday morning, returned who is also a relative. Teo- alleged stabbing occurred. our new arrivals in store. to District Court for another filo explained that last Tuesday According to court infor- hearing last Friday, which was night he got into a fight with mation, the defendant used a also the date he was scheduled “Ioane in Leone.” Sunia asked piece of broken glass to stab NAPA SAMOA to return to Samoa. While the defendant if he was under the victim on her hand and awaiting the start of court pro- the influence of alcohol at the face. What remains unclear is 699-NAPA/6272 ceedings last Friday morning, time of the fight, and Teofilo the motive behind the alleged a male member of Te’ofilo’s responded, yes, he was drinking. stabbing. Based on the most family approached a Samoa Among the provisions of the recent court information, the News reporter, who was already plea agreement is that the defen- victim, who has since been in the court room, saying in a dant is sentenced to 12 months released from the hospital, is loud voice — drawing attention probation without jail time, but now residing with family mem- from others — that the Samoa Sunia informed Teofilo that the bers in another village. News reporter should not be in final sentencing decision rests Assistant Public Defender the court room reporting what’s with the court. Kate Hannaher requested a bail going on in court to the public. Assistant Attorney Gen- reduction for her client, who is The male relative also told eral Woodrow Pengelly sup- breastfeeding her 6-month old the Samoa News reporter ported the defense’s request for child and taking care of her to leave the court room and a probative sentence, saying three other young children. accused the newspaper of that Teofilo immediately took Sunia acknowledged that false news reports, referring responsibility for his action and the court is concerned with the to the first story published last agreed to plea guilty. safety of the defendant’s three Thursday in the Lali section However, Sunia said the only young children and especially of Samoa News. (The English reason the defendant was quick the six-month-old infant, who translation of the same story to plead guilty was because is being breastfed. However, was published in last Friday’s he was scheduled to return to he said the court believes that Samoa News.) Samoa last Friday, the same Hall’s family can come up with The Samoa News reporter day he was set for sentencing. a plan to have the defendant calmly and very politely Sunia added that the court treats breastfeed her infant at the TCF informed the male relative, all criminal cases in the same and then take the infant back that the newspaper’s story manner, including defendants home. The judge directed Han- was based on the police report who are only visiting the terri- naher to contact the Department (which Samoa News used for tory for a short period of time. of Human and Social Services both the Samoan and English The judge agreed to a pro- for assistance, to find ways so stories) and if the male relative bative sentence of 24 months, that Hall would have the chance had questions, or any problems which includes several condi- to breastfeed her baby. Sunia with the story, or in need of tions. Teofilo is banned from also directed Assistant Attorney more information, to show up consuming alcohol, and he is General Gerald Murphy to at the Samoa News office for ordered to be a law abiding look at the government shelter, a discussion, because the court citizen. He must also attend and which houses victims of abuse room should be respected at complete anger management and violence, if such a place is all times by everyone and it is counseling. Sunia reminded appropriate for the court’s con- not the proper venue for such Teofilo that last Friday was sideration when making a deci- discussions. (The male relative the day set for him to return to sion regarding the defendant. never showed up at the Samoa Samoa and he must do so (It’s Citing the seriousness of the News office on Friday.) unknown if Teofilo will attend defendant’s crime, Sunia denied Samoa News sought the and complete an anger man- the motion to reduce bail. assistance of District Court agement counseling program First degree assault is a class Marshal, Maua Tupua, to calm in Samoa as part of the local A felony, punishable by life in down the situation before it got court’s probation conditions.) prison, or a jail term of not less out of hand. Tupua informed Teofilo was ordered to pay a than 10 years and not more than Teofilo’s relative that his $100 fine, and the judge ordered 30 years. Big3 Basketball League founder Ice Cube waves to the crowd behavior was not appropriate the defendant’s sponsor — who (Original Samoan stories during a time out in the first half of Game 3 in the BIG3 Basket- and that the news media has the was in the court room — to pay published in today’s Lali sec- ball League debut, Sunday, June 25, 2017, at the Barclays Center right to be in the court room and the fine in case Teofilo couldn’t tion of Samoa News.) in New York. conduct their work. Addition- afford it. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) Page 4 samoa news, Monday, June 26, 2017 Local shark law Rosalee Osana Tela- currently with Shoulders named 2017 DMWR for public U.S Territories History comments LAW SEEKS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW, Teacher of the Year WHICH ALLOWS WHOLE SHARK LANDING WITH FINS Pago Pago, American Samoa — June, 23, oree will also receive an invitation to a 2018 ATTACHED 2017 — Rosalee Osana Tela-Shoulders, a Gilder Lehrman Teacher Seminar, a weeklong by Fili Sagapolutele report says the rule does not teacher at Nu’uuli Vocational Technical High program that offers teachers daily discussions Samoa News Correspondent account for those who would School, has been named the 2017 U.S. Territo- with eminent historians, visits to historic sites, Draft legislation allowing catch and eat shark, or the cul- ries History Teacher of the Year, an award pre- and hands-on work with primary sources. whole shark landing in Amer- tural significance of dividing the sented annually by the Gilder Lehrman Institute The National History Teacher of the Year ican Samoa, to comply with parts of a shark for customary of American History, the nation’s leading orga- award will be presented by Pulitzer Prize-win- federal law, is completed and practices. tThe report also says nization dedicated to K-12 American history ning historian Eric Foner at a ceremony in New will go out for public com- that the revised law is pending education. York City on November 8, 2017. ments soon, says Department of approval of DMWR and then Inaugurated in 2004, the History Teacher of Past presenters at the ceremony include Marine and Wildlife Resources requires the department to the Year Award highlights the crucial importance the Honorable Sandra Day O’Connor, Good Director Va’amua Henry public notice the revised statute, of history education by honoring exceptional Morning America’s Robin Roberts, First Lady Sesepasara. opening up a comment period American history teachers from elementary Laura Bush, former US Secretary of Education Among several “action for 30 days, after which a town school through high school. The award honors Arne Duncan, and former New York City Mayor items” taken up at last week’s hall meeting will be required if one K-12 teacher from each state, the District of Michael Bloomberg. three-day 170th Meeting of 5 or more comments are sub- Columbia, Department of Defense schools and Nominations for the 2018 History Teacher of the Western Pacific Regional mitted from the public. US Territories. In fall 2017, the National History the Year awards are now open. Students, parents, Fishery Management Council Another American Samoa Teacher of the Year will be selected from the colleagues, and supervisors may nominate K-12 in Honolulu, was American member on the Council, Chris- pool of state winners. teachers for the award by visiting gilderlehrman. Samoa’s shark law, “what tinna Lutu-Sanchez said that In 2012, Shoulders received her bachelor’s org/nhtoy. The deadline for 2018 nominations is would exempt landing of sharks with the current on-going degree, and then in 2015 received her master’s March 30, 2018. with fins attached by federally fishing season, she is concerned degree, both from University of Hawaii-Manoa About the Gilder Lehrman Institute of Amer- authorized fisheries managed with the US longline fleet based studying education and how to excel in her ican History under the Council’s Fishery in American Samoa who end teaching profession. Founded in 1994 by philanthropists Richard Ecosystem Plans.” up with a whole shark landing She is the Social Studies department head for Gilder and Lewis E. Lehrman, the Gilder Leh- American Samoa has a total in the territory and then end up Nuuuli Vocational Technical High School. rman Institute of American History is the nation’s ban on any shark possession being fined. She said this issue Her passion for history resonates through the leading organization dedicated to K-12 Amer- and it doesn’t match the federal has been raised with her by environment of her classroom and her relentless ican history education. The Institute’s mission law which allows landing the several fishermen. Frederick efforts of integrating technology with history is to promote the knowledge and understanding whole shark, although federal W. Tucher, Chief of the Pacific to provide her students with exposure that they of American history through educational pro- law bans shark finning. Islands Section of the NOAA need to grasp community issues, and exploring grams and resources. Drawing on the 65,000 The local shark law issue Office of General Counsel, historical documents, events and people. When documents in the Gilder Lehrman Collection was put through as a recom- which provides legal counsel students leave her classroom they have not only and an extensive network of eminent historians, mendation, and approved by to the Council, acknowledged learn valuable information, they have become the Institute provides teachers, students, and the Council, which requested American Samoa’s law, which engaged and informed citizens. the general public with direct access to unique that ASG’s Department of restricts the landing of a whole In addition to a $1,000 honorarium and an primary source materials. The Institute’s pro- Marine and Wildlife Resources shark. He suggested that Lutu- award ceremony in American Samoa, Tela- grams have been recognized by awards from the (DMWR) “move quickly to Sanchez’s question be directed Shoulders’ school library will receive a core White House, the National Endowment for the finalize” the shark law exemp- to officials in American Samoa archive of American history books and Gilder Humanities, and the Organization of American tion. Before Council members for the appropriate reply. Lehrman educational materials. The 2017 hon- Historians. voted on the recommendation, Tucher went on to explain DMWR Director Va’amua, the process in which the fed- who is ASG’s member on the eral government went through Council, explained that draft in implementing the Shark revision of the local shark law Conservation Act of 2010 and is completed, “it’s in our office writing to states and territories, now for public comments,” and which has laws banning the a public notice will be going out landing of a whole shark, that soon seeking public comments. was lawfully caught, to either “So I don’t really see what change their interpretation of else the Council can do, except their regulations or withdraw that we are in the process now,” their regulations to avoid being said Va’amua, who declared his in conflict with federal law. “no” vote on the recommenda- “That process has been very tion and emphasized that ASG slow,” he said adding that his is already moving to address office and the National Marine this matter. Fisheries Service (NMFS) have Shark legislation revision — been in contact with American originally drafted by the Gover- Samoa “to discuss rule making nor’s Legal Counsel in 2016 — that they would undertake will eliminate the current regu- that would essentially exempt lation forbidding the possession federally managed fisheries of any sharks in American [including shark landing] from Samoa, according to a Council the restrictions of their local staff report, which notes that laws.” The Council’s three-day the revised statute now allows meeting in Honolulu concluded landing of the whole shark, last Thursday. It was streamed while still forbidding shark live online and it was how finning. Samoa News provided coverage Local rule banning shark of the meeting, which raised a fining was implemented in 2012 wide range of fisheries issues through an Executive Order impacting American Samoa. issued by then Gov. Togiola The 171st Meeting is set for Bruno Mars accepts the award for best male R&B/pop artist at the BET Awards at the Microsoft Tulafono, but the Council staff October in American Samoa. Theater on Sunday, June 25, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP) samoa news, Monday, June 26, 2017 Page 5 Pacific Island News in Brief Compiled by Samoa News staff accept Nauru’s invitation to PNA MINISTERS SENDING host the 2018 annual Official STRONG MESSAGE FOR and Ministerial Meetings. CONSERVATION OF TUNA (Source: PNA media release) RESOURCES AMERICAN SAMOA TO Majuro, Marshall Islands RECEIVE TWO USDOE — 24 June 2017 — Pacific GRANTS WORTH $6.9 tuna resource owners con- MILLION cluded their annual meeting Washington, D.C. – Friday, Friday in the Marshall Islands June 23, 2017 — Congress- by sending a strong message of woman Aumua Amata has their commitment to conserving announced that the Office of and managing tuna resources, Special Education and Rehabil- while increasing economic itative Services, under the U.S. benefits for the nine islands in Department of Education, has the western and central Pacific awarded American Samoa two that use the globally-recognized grants totaling $6.9 Million. “Vessel Day Scheme” (VDS) to “This important funding will This past Friday the Rotary Club of Pago Pago inducted two new members, Lee Stewart (2nd manage their fishery. help ensure that our students right) the General Manager of McConnell Dowell and Alice Raynar (2nd left), a teacher at Leone Ministers from the eight with disabilities, who need and High School. Parties to the Nauru Agree- deserve additional resources Rotary President Margie Tafiti said their membership currently stands at close to 30. The Rotary ment (PNA) members — Papua for learning, receive the edu- Club of Pago Pago is finalizing the Community Swimming Pool, which is slated to open sometime New Guinea, Kiribati, Solomon cation they need to thrive,” in August. Islands, Tuvalu, Marshall stated Amata. “Education is the Over the weekend, the Rotary Club held a car wash at JLenT’s in Nuuuli to raise funds for their Islands, Nauru, Federated States foundation upon which bright projects like the swimming pool and the angel rings. [courtesy photo] of Micronesia and Palau and (Continued on page 10) Tokelau— recognized the suc- cessful implementation of the purse seine VDS, the develop- ment of the longline VDS and the progress in branding and vertical integration through the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and the Pacifical mar- keting joint venture. At the outset of the three- day meeting Kiribati Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources Development Tetabo Nakara handed over chairmanship of the PNA to his counterpart from the Marshall Islands, Minister of Resources and Development Alfred Alfred, Jr. The ministers thanked both new CEO Ludwig Kumoru and outgoing CEO Dr. Transform Aqorau for their work in furthering effective resource management and busi- ness initiatives of the PNA. Following Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine’s announcement at the opening of the 12th PNA Ministerial Meeting last week Wednesday of the Marshall Islands inten- tion to build a new facility for the PNA Office in Majuro, ministers agreed to the plan, and committed to share the financing of the building. In addition, PNA called on members of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission to work with them on adopting a new conserva- tion measure at the December annual meeting that will sustain tuna resources going forward, expressed concern about the delay in a scheduled payment by the United States govern- ment for fisheries access of its purse seine fleet, and set the “Total Allowed Effort” — the number of fishing days annually allowed for purse seine fishing 2017-2019 — as well as the “Parties Allowed Effort” — the division of the TAE for each of the nine islands implementing the VDS. Before concluding the 12th PNA Ministerial Meeting Friday afternoon, ministers agreed to Page 6 samoa news, Monday, June 26, 2017 ➧ Shipyard expanding workload… Continued from page 1 Friday of the alia boat repair ties including the fish market, Relief Fund coordinator Mary project, a collaborative partner- by Ueta Fa’asili Jr of the Samoa Cheung-Fuk explained that the ship between the shipyard and government fisheries division. project aims to assist local alia the Department of Marine and Lafaele explained that fishermen by repairing their Wildlife Resources. Fa’asili Jr. is the son of Ueta boats and the first ten alia boats “The Shipyard is starting Fa’asili Sr. who was contracted have been identified for repair. with repairing alias, then by the Western Pacific Regional Based on assessment con- moving on to building super Fishery Management Council ducted by the Shipyard and alias, the bigger version of the to, among other things, start the DMWR, “We’ve noticed that alias, that can fish further into super alia project in American there will be welding repair the 50-mile zone and can fish Samoa through the DMWR a needed and also carpentry for more than a day — up to 5 few years ago. work done on these boats,” said or 7 days,” Lafaele told Samoa The governor and his team Cheung-Fuk, adding that the News on Saturday. “We aim to also examined a super alia first two boats from the project, start an apprentice program in vessel, ‘Ulimasao’, which are “ready to be repaired by the this area of boat repair/building, belongs to the Samoa govern- Shipyard. We are very confi- and other areas vital to sus- ment’s Ministry of Agriculture dent that the Shipyard will do an taining and development of our and Fisheries. amazing job and we definitely fishing industry.” ALIA REPAIR PROJECT look forward to the end product In its report, the Western As for the alia repair project, of these repairs.” Pacific Regional Fishery Man- launched last Friday during She stressed that “there are agement Council staff appeared a press briefing by DMWR criteria for this project and the to question ASG’s commit- and Shipyard officials, the boats that we prioritize for these ment to the local cannery, the repairs cost is funded by fed- first ten [boats], are boats that largest private employer in the eral monies, under the Disaster are actively bottom-fishing.” territory, when the governor Relief Fund program, adminis- Shipyard chief execu- rejected leasing shipyard land to tered by DMWR. tive officer Moefa’auo Bill StarKist for the planned freezer As previously reported by Emmesley said during the press facility. (See Samoa News June Samoa News - based on testi- briefing that discussions of 20 edition for details) monies by ASG officials last this joint project between the The staff report also touched year - the federal government Shipyard and DMWR started a on the ‘super alia’ project, which released nearly $1 million in while ago but “finally came to was initiated by the Council Disaster Relief Fund in fiscal fruition”, when Va’amua Henry a few years ago and was done year 2014 to help revive the Sesepasara came on board, as in partnership with ASG. The local bottomfish fishery after it DMWR director earlier this project has since been handed was significantly affected by the year. over to the local government, 2009 tsunami, which destroyed Moefa’auo pointed out that which has now put the price of a number of fishing boats as “we do have the expertise” to the construction of one super well as docks and facilities. carry out repairs “as well as alia boat at $400,000 while the Among the priorities ASG the shop that does this sort of original price estimated by the identified to be funded with the work.” He said the length of Council was about $200,000. relief fund are repairs to local time for repairs for each alia (See Samoa News June 19 edi- alia boats. ASG officials had depends on what needs to be tion for details) said the Shipyard employs staff repaired. However, the government, with expertise in repairs and Samoa News notes that through DOC, is still aiming should be utilized for the alia Va’amua was in Honolulu to get the super alia project repair project as this would also last week attending the three- launched. save money as well as expand day Western Pacific Regional Lafaele said over the the workload at the shipyard. Fishery Management Council weekend that when Lolo was The governor strongly supports meeting, which concluded last Pictured above, one of the first two alia boats repaired by the in Apia, Samoa last month, the having Shipyard crew conduct Thursday. Shipyard Authority crew under the alia repair project, which is a governor and his team were repairs. Anyone with questions on collaborative task between the Department of Marine and Wild- given a tour of the super alia, At last Friday’s press this project can contact Mary life Resources and the Shipyard Service Authority. longliners, and fishing facili- briefing, DMWR Disaster Cheung-Fuk at 633-4456. [photo: AF]
In The High Court HIGH COURT OF AMERICAN SAMOA HIGH COURT OF AMERICAN SAMOA of American Samoa TRIAL DIVISION TRIAL DIVISION FAMILY, DRUG AND ALCOHOL HCDR No. 30-17 HCDR No. 31-17 COURT DIVISIONS VERA SOA, Petitioner, FALAKIKA ISAPELI TONGA-SALESA, FDA/JG No. 4-17 v. FRITZ NEUFELDT, Respondent Petitioner, IN RE: A CHILD. NOTICE/FA’ASALALAUGA v. PAULO SALESA, Respondent NOTICE/FA’ASALALAUGA NOTICE/FA’AALIGA TO: RESPONDENT FRITZ NEUFELDT TO: Unnamed Father/Mo Le Tama o le Tamaitiiti YOU ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE that a Petition for Divorce TO: RESPONDENT PAULO SALESA has been filed before the High Court of American Samoa on or PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a PETITION FOR AP- YOU ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE that a Petition for Divorce POINTMENT OF GUARDIAN FOR MINOR has been about May 15, 2017 seeking the dissolution of your marriage has been filed before the High Court of American Samoa on or filed in the High Court of American Samoa by Sega to Petitioner VERA SOA. A full copy of the Petition for Divorce about May 17, 2017 seeking the dissolution of your marriage Fuamaila, resident of Nu’uuli, American Samoa, for a may be obtained from the law firm of Tauiliili-Langkilde Law, to Petitioner FALAKIKA ISAPELI TONGA-SALESA. A full minor female child born on June 6, 2016, at LBJ Trop- P.O. Box 99-8081, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799. You copy of the Petition for Divorce may be obtained from the law ical Medical Center, Faga’alu, American Samoa. You are required to serve an Answer to the Petition on Petitioner’s have two months and ten days from the first publication firm of Tauiliili-Langkilde Law, P.O. Box 99-8081, Pago Pago, of this Notice to answer or otherwise respond to this attorney, Gwen Tauiliili-Langkilde of Tauiliili-Langkilde Law, American Samoa 96799. You are required to serve an Answer Petition by filing such response with the Clerk of the whose contact detailsa re provided above, no later than to the Petition on Petitioner’s attorney, Gwen Tauiliili-Langkilde High Court of American Samoa at the Courthouse in two (2) months and ten (10) days after the date of the first of Tauiliili-Langkilde Law, whose contact details are provided Fagatogo, American Samoa, and by serving such re- publication of this Notice. You must also serve a copy of your above, no later than two (2) months and ten (10) days after sponse upon attorney Frederick J. O’Brien at Ameri- Answer on the Clerk of the High Court, whose address is P.O. the date of the first publication of this Notice. You must also can Samoa Legal Aid, Inc., at the Leatialua Building in Box 309, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799. If you fail to do serve a copy of your Answer on the Clerk of the High Court, Pago Pago, or by mail at P.O. Box 5984, Pago Pago, whose address is P.O. Box 309, Pago Pago, American Samoa AS 96799. Your failure to respond within the time set so, a judgments by default will be taken against you for the forth above may result in granting by default the relief relief demanded in the Petition for Divorce. 96799. If you fail to do so, a judgment by default will be taken prayed for in the PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF O LE FA’AALIGA E TU’UINA ATU ia te oe, le ua ta’ua i luga, against you for the relief demanded in the Petition for Divorce. GUARDIAN FOR MINOR. ua iai se talosaga ua failaina i le Faamasinoga Maualuga O LE FA’AALIGA E TU’UINA ATU ia te oe, le ua ta’ua i luga, Fa’amolemole ia utagia mai ua fa’auluina le talosaga o Amerika Samoa i le aso 15 o Me e tatalaina ai le lua ua iai se talosaga ua failaina i le Fa’amasinoga Maualuga mo le tafia o se tagata e tausia se tagata laitiiti tausaga fa’aipoipoga ma VERA SOA. E mafai ona e susu atu i le Ofisa o Amerika Samoa i le aso 17 o Me e tatalaina ai le lua i le Fa’amasinoga Maualuga o Amerika Samoa e Sega fa’aipoipoga ma FALAKIKA ISAPELI TONGA-SALESA. E Fuamaila, o tagata o lo’o alaala I Nu’uuli, Amerika Loia o Tauiliili-Langkilde Law I Tafuna, P.O. Box 99-8081, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799, e tau aaoina atu ai se mafai ona e susu atu i le Ofisa Loia o Tauiliili-Langkilde Law Samoa, mo se tagata laitiiti na faapea na e fanaua ia I Tafuna, P.O. Box 99-8081, Pago Pago, American Samoa, Juni 6, 2016 i le LBJ Tropical Medical Center, Faga’alu, kopi o le talosaga ua failaina i le Fa’amasinoga Maualuga e American Samoa. Ia le ami atu ma le lua Masina ma pei ona ta’ua i luga. Ua poloa’iina nei oe ina ia tau aaoina se 96799, e tau aaoina atu ai se kopi o le talosaga ua failaina le sefulu aso mai le fa’asalalauina muamua o lenei tali i lenei mataupu ia Gwen Tauiliili-Langkilde, loia o le itu tagi, i le Fa’amasinoga Maualuga e pei ona ta’ua i luga. Ua Fa’aaliga e te tali ai pe e te fa’ailoa mai sou manatu i i lona ofisa loia o Tauiliili-Langkilde Law i Tafuna, P.O. Box poloa’iina nei oe ina ia tau a’aoina se tali i lenei mataupu ia Gwen Tauiliili-Langkilde, loia o le itu tagi, i lona ofisa loia o lenei mataupu i le Failautusi o le Fa’amasinoga Maua- 99-8081, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799, i Masina e lua luga o Amerika Samoa i le Fale Fa’amasino i Fagatogo Tauiliili-Langkilde Law i Tafuna, P.O. Box 99-8081, Pago This photo, taken last month in Apia, Samoa and provided Amerika samoa ma tauaao mai ai se kopi o lau Tali i (2) ma aso e sefulu (10), mai le ulua’i aso sa fa’asalalauina ai Pago, American Samoa 96799, I masina e lua (2) ma aso le Ali’i Loia o Frederick J. O’Brien i le Ofisa Fesoas- lenei fa’asilasilaga. E tatau foi ona e tau aaoina mai se kopi o e sefulu (10), mai le ulua’i aso sa fa’asalalauina ai lenei over the weekend to Samoa News by ASG Commerce Depart- oani Fa’aletulafono Amerika Samoa i le Fale o Letialua lau tali i le Failautusi o le Fa’amasinoga Maualuga, P.O. Box fa’asilasilaga. E tatau fo’i ona e tau aaoina mai se kopi o lau Pusa Meli 5984, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799. 309, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799. O lou le utagia mai, ment, shows [l-r] Youth and Women’s Affairs Deputy Director O lou le tu’uina mai o se tali i lenei mataupu i le taimi tali i le Failautusi o le Fa’amasinoga Maualuga, P.O. Box 309, ma e tu’uina mai se tali i lenei fa’asilasilaga, o lea a fai ai loa e Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799. O lou le utagia mai, ma Pa’u Roy Ausage, Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga, Samoa government faatulagaina e mafai ai loa ona talia ai loa e le Fa’ama- le Fa’amasinoga se faaiuga i lenei mataupu mo se fesoasoani sinoga Maualuga o Amerika Samoa le TALOSAGA e tu’uina mai se tali i lenei fa’asilasilaga, o lea a fai ai loa e le fisheries official Ueta Fa’asili Jr, and the Governor’s chief of staff MO LE TOFIA O SE TAGATA E TAUSIA SE TAGATA e pei ona talosagaina e le itu tagi. Fa’amasinoga se faaiuga i lenei mataupu mo se fesoasoani e LAITITI TAUSAGA. Dated: May 18, 2017 pei ona talosagaina e le itu tagi. Fiu J. Saelua in front of the “super alia” vessel named, Ulimasao, DATE/ASO: April 27, 2017 Dated: May 18, 2017 which belongs to the Samoa government Ministry of Agriculture CLERK OF COURTS CLERK OF COURTS CLERK OF COURTS and Fisheries. Published: 5/25, 6/26 Published: 05/24 & 06/26/17 Published: 05/24 & 06/26/17 [photo: provided DOC] samoa news, Monday, June 26, 2017 Page 7 ➧ Samoan Sailor’s message Continued from page 1 with gaining new knowledge but how you choose to handle and the want to succeed.” the ups and downs that come He said he took the ASVAB with it.” test during his junior year of Because of his light skin, high school at Samoana and those who don’t know Tai would afterwards, “I was unsure of never guess that he is Samoan. whether I wanted to go to col- “Although I am afakasi, the way lege or join the military and I conduct myself will show you serve.” otherwise. My skin may be fair Tai described his experi- but my actions will display that ence in basic training as “pretty of a young man who was raised good,” as he was fortunate to up with humility, the blood of go through it with two other Samoa runs through my veins Samoans: Christian Novera and and that, I will never deny. I Jaymon Ofisa. carry with me the pride of being “Although the adjustment to Samoan because our people, a new lifestyle was a challenge, our culture, and our way of life especially with all the expec- are second to none.” tations that come with being Tai said he lives by his a part of the world’s greatest grandmother’s words: To read Navy, I’ve never been pushed the Bible and pray every day, any harder nor have I been men- and not forget to go the church tally strengthened like I was in and return all the glory to God, boot camp,” he reminisced. thanking Him for His love for On the 25th of this month, the both of them, enabling them Tai will officially have been to always see another day. in the Navy for 8 months. In “Remember that in all you August, he will be ranking up to do, stay true to yourself and E2 (Seaman Apprentice). never be conformed by the ways “I have 3 years and 4 months of this world,” is Tai’s message to go before I make the decision to everyone. of staying in or moving on to His mother Josie told Samoa another chapter in life,” he said. News over the weekend that “For the past 7 months, I have they are all very proud of Tai. learned a lot about the Navy as “He’s such a terrific kid, very well as what it means to serve humble, and always does what in the United States of America. he is told.” Being awarded as our com- She added, “I’ve never had mand’s Sailor of the Week is a problem with him. Because just another example of the end- he is the oldest child, he was US Navy Yeoman Seaman Recruit Faafetaiilealii “Tai” Raison (far right) with his three brothers less blessings that our Heavenly always my right hand, helping and parents Josephine and Melvin Ae. Tai was recently recognized as PCU Portland LPD 27’s Sailor Father has blessed me with.” me raise his siblings.” of the Week. See story for full details. He continued, “Humbleness, Tai’s parents and his three [photo: courtesy] humility, patience, and faith are younger brothers will be the four main things that will moving off island next month, keep you afloat in life. I thank seeking medical treatment for my grandparents for instilling the youngest of the Raison-Ae DEVELOPMENT BANK these core traits into my life as I boys. OF AMERICAN SAMOA become older. This might sound “I would like to make a mas- P. O. Box 9, Pago Pago A.S. 96799 a little contradictive, you have sive shout out to my brothers Office: (684) 633-4031 Fax: (684) 633-1163 . Website: www.dbas.as to be content with what you and sisters in the armed forces have but be hungry for more stationed all over the world, as by simply using what you’ve well as the veterans who have EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY got to help yourself and others gone before us, ultimately become better people is what paving the way for the people of RE-ADVERTISEMENT to July 6, 2017 truly builds character.” America to live in freedom and Tai said the military is the wellness. Thank you for your POSITION TITLE: Staff Accountant best thing that’s happened service and your never-ending to him. “So many options to sacrifices to make this world a PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIC DUTIES choose from while serving, so better place,” Tai concluded. • Assists Finance Manager in the preparation of daily, monthly, annual and other periodic financial statements many benefits and things you Congratulations Tai! Thank and reports for DBAS. can earn along the way. It isn’t you for your service. • Research and resolve accounting errors and discrepancies about the job that you choose • Supervise billing, collection and posting of rents and lease payments for Lumanai Building tenants • Organize and implement training programs for staff on a regular basis to upgrade their skills and knowledge, • Ensure accounting functions are performed and completed in accordance with DBAS procedures and applicable regulations. • Perform the reconciliation of cash and other general ledger accounts for DBAS. • Assists the Finance Manager with month-end and year end closings of each fiscal year. • Maintain the log of changes by journal entries and copies of all audit work papers. • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Finance Manager
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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: • Associate Degree in Accounting or equivalent with two to five (2-5) years of experience.
SKILLS/ABILITIES: • Knowledge of financial and accounting practices and procedures, and automated systems. • Strong communication abilities and excellent analytical abilities. • Sound organizational skills. • Analytical, financial, and budgeting skills. • Sound analytical, creative, and problem-solving abilities. • Ability to meet deadlines.
Please submit your Resume & Application to the Development Bank of American Samoa located in Pago Pago - 2nd Floor. This job posting will expire Friday, July 6, 2017
Eighteen-year-old Faafetaiilealii “Tai” Raison of Pago Pago. Development Bank of American Samoa [photo: courtesy] is an Equal Opportunity Lender, Provider and Employer Page 8 samoa news, Monday, June 26, 2017 Just Kickin It: R&B group Xscape perform at BET Awards R&B girl group Xscape “Mask Off.” Mary J. Blige was reunited on the BET Award also a favorite: She sang songs stage for a performance that from “Strength of a Woman,” won over the audience nostalgic her recent album that includes for ‘90s R&B. emotional tunes about her C M The foursome sang the divorce. Y K popular hits “Just Kickin’ It,” “Mary J. got that break up ‘’Understanding” and “Who body. Whoa,” screamed Jamie Can I Run To?” on Sunday at Foxx, who presented an award the Microsoft Theater in Los after Blige’s performance. Angeles. The crowd was in awe, Solange, who had one of singing along and filming the the last year’s most critically performance with their phones. acclaimed albums with “A Seat Kendrick Lamar also earned at the Table,” won the Centric a loud applause when he joined award and called Sunday “the Future for the Top 5 pop hit, best birthday ever.” Solange turned 31 on Sat- urday and is nominated for video of the year at the perfor- mance-packed ceremony. “My arm pits are sweating so much right now,” said Sol- ange, who also thanked BET for showing her “queens” like Aaliyah, Missy Elliott, Erykah Badu and others during her teenage years. Solange held a moment of silence onstage later on, and the show also honored some of the minorities who died at the hands of police officers, including Trayvon Martin, Philando Cas- tile, Eric Garner and others. Hip-hop trio Migos, who won best group, also won over the audience with its per- formances of the hits “Bad and Boujee,” ‘’T-Shirt” and “Congratulations,” with Post Malone. Chance the Rapper, and his mom, danced during the long set; as did Queen Latifah, Cardi B. and “Stranger Things” actor Caleb McLaughlin. An energetic Bruno Mars kicked off the show with a fun and funky performance of the song, “Perm.” The pop star, whose last album was heavily inspired by ‘90s R&B, won best male R&B/pop artist. “To the fans, you know I C M love you. My first BET Award,” Y K he screamed. Mars was nominated for five awards — only behind Beyonce, who was up for seven honors and dominated last year’s BET Awards. Mars, Migos and Solange are nominated for video of the year along with Beyonce and Big Sean. Mars and Beyonce will also compete for album of the year, video director of the year and the viewer’s choice award. Beyonce, who reportedly had her twins earlier this month though she hasn’t commented on the topic, is also nominated for best female R&B/pop artist, pitting her against her sister Solange, Mary J. Blige and (Continued on page 10) samoa news, Monday, June 26, 2017 Page 9 ASCADSV honors graduates of hydroponics gardening program
“VIOLENT-FREE AND LIFE-REMEDY ALTERNA- TIVES FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN, FAMILIES & COMMUNITIES” By Blue Chen-Fruean healthy. “Not everyone in our Samoa News Correspondent local community is a vegetarian “This is one of the best pro- in its strict sense,” she said. C M grams that has been offered “But vegetables and hydroponic Y K in the territory and everyone produce have great contribu- should be taking advantage of tions to healthy and prolonged it.” Collectively, this is what the life through green-vegetables participants of the Hydroponics and balanced diets, and more Gardening Program, hosted by so, healthy eating and happy the American Samoa Coalition living.” Against Domestic & Sexual This message, Matautia Violence (ASCADSV), are continued, is one of the cen- saying. tral motivating factors behind Last Friday, the more than 20 the American Samoa Coalition participants – men and women – Against Domestic and Sexual who successfully completed the Violence’s (ASCADSV or six-week training course were Coalition) gardening programs. honored during a ceremony Friday’s ceremony was held at the ASCADSV office witnessed by members of the at Lion’s Park. The opening Coalition Board, government prayer was offered by Reverend agency representatives, family Tafa Muasau, Chairman of members, and friends. the Coalition Board of Direc- “Hydroponic gardening tors, followed by remarks is relatively a new concept,” from Matautia Liliu Mailo, the Matautia said. “But this form ASCADSV Executive Director, of gardening has been enter- and the keynote address by Dr. tained by the participants who Ian Gurr, a hydroponics garden were eager to learn new ways expert from the ASCC Land of growing vegetables. Paying Grant Program. exposure visits to other hydro- Graduates of the course ponic farms in the territory such received certificates and gift as the Tutuila Farm owned by items, but most importantly, Brook and Ian Gurr, the Hirata they leave the program with a Hydroponic Farm, and the greater understanding on hydro- Avegalio Hydroponic Farm, ponic gardening – an option for (besides the Land Grant and wellness and longevity. Agriculture Horticulture Green- Matautia said the goal of house), have been inspira- the program is to get people to tional and surely injected more know how to grow vegetables knowledge and excitement to and produce items that are (Continued on page 12)
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A look at some of the beautiful lettuce that was produced during the six-week hydroponics gardening course hosted by the American Samoa Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence (ASCADSV). See story for full details. [photo: courtesy] Page 10 samoa news, Monday, June 26, 2017
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Kandi Burruss, from left, LaTocha Scott, Tameka “Tiny” Cottle and Tamika Scott, of Xscape, arrive at the BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, June 25, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
➧ Just Kickin’ It… Continued from page 8 Kehlani. Drake, J. Cole, Chance the lifetime achievement award. Other strong competition Rapper, Future and Big Sean. Chance the Rapper won the Sunday include best female hip Performers include DJ best new artist award and will hop artist, where rivals Nicki Khaled, Lil Wayne, Maxwell, be presented the humanitarian Minaj and Remy Ma will go New Edition and El DeBarge. award later in the ceremony. head-to-head. Minaj has won Presenters include Queen Leslie Jones of “Saturday the honor consecutively since Latifah, Trevor Noah, Jada Night Live” fame is hosting the 2010. Other nominees include Pinkett Smith, Issa Rae and show and offered jokes about Elliott, Young Ma and Cardi B. Yara Shahidi. New Edition, contemporary rappers’ names Nominees for best male hip who had success with their BET and her age (she turns 50 this hop artist are Kendrick Lamar, biopic this year, will receive the year).
➧ Pacific Briefs… Continued from page 5 and brilliant futures are built, and every child signing of the Department of Veterans Affairs deserves the opportunity to learn and grow.” Accountability and Whistleblower Protection American Samoa will receive $6,333,697 Act into law. under the Individuals with Disabilities Education As a Member of the House Veterans Affairs Act (IDEA). This grant will provide the funding Committee, and an original cosponsor of the necessary to help make public education for all House version of the landmark legislation, Con- children with disabilities in our islands free and gresswoman Amata was invited to attend along more accessible. with other Congressional and federal leaders. The second grant, also under IDEA, in the “I want to thank the President for his actions amount of $608, 850, will improve American today. Both the President and Secretary Shulkin Samoa’s capacity to provide early intervention are leading our nation in reforming the Depart- services to infants and toddlers with disabilities ment of Veterans Affairs,” said Amata. “I was as well as their families. pleased to be an original sponsor of the House “I would like to thank the U.S. Department version of the bill. As we, all know the VA has of Education and the Office of Special Educa- been plagued in recent years with controversy tion Programs for recognizing the need for this and poor performance. This bill will introduce critical funding. I also want to thank ASDOE reforms to the Department, and will protect Director Dr. Ruth Matagi-Tofiga and the rest of employees of the Department who report wrong our local officials who helped obtain this impor- doing,” continued Amata. tant funding for our children,” concluded Amata. “My colleagues in the House of Represen- (Source: Congresswoman Amata’s Wash- tatives and the Senate will continue to fight for ington Office) our veterans, to ensure that the VA is providing VA ACCOUNTABILITY BILL INTRO- the best care possible. I want to thank President DUCES NEEDED REFORMS, SAYS Trump and Secretary Shulkin once again for AMATA their leadership; and I look forward to continuing Washington, DC — Friday, June 23, 2017 — to work with them both to bring much needed Congresswoman Aumua Amata issued the fol- changes to the VA,” concluded Amata. lowing statement regarding President Trump’s samoa news, Monday, June 26, 2017 Page 11 Trump: Not ‘that far off’ from passing health overhaul WASHINGTON (AP) — ocratic Leader Chuck Schumer. Making a final push, President “I certainly hope the Demo- Donald Trump said he doesn’t crats do not force Nancy P out. think congressional Repub- That would be very bad for the licans are “that far off” on a Republican Party — and please health overhaul to replace “the let Cryin’ Chuck stay!” he dead carcass of Obamacare.” wrote. Expressing frustration, he com- In the broadcast interview, plained about “the level of hos- Trump did not indicate what tility” in government and won- types of changes to the Senate dered why both parties can’t bill may be in store, but affirmed US Army Second Lieutenant Jason Lynn Marshall, right, salutes his father, Jeffrey Lynn Marshall, work together on the Senate that he had described a House- from Champaign, Illinois, (prior service Army Staff Sergeant) during a University of Illinois Reserve bill as GOP critics expressed passed bill as “mean.” Officers’ Training Corps Tri- Service Commissioning Ceremony at the Urbana campus last month. doubt over a successful vote “I want to see a bill with At the “First Salute” ceremony, newly commissioned Second Lieutenants (new officers) receive this week. heart,” he said, confirming a their first salute from an enlisted service member of their choice; the traditional salute is followed It was the latest signs of switch from his laudatory state- by an exchange of a silver dollar from the officer to the enlisted. More than 20 new officers from the high-stakes maneuvering over a ments about the House bill at Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force were commissioned during the ceremony. key campaign promise, and the a Rose Garden ceremony with Jason is the grandson of Saiauala and Tofuola Simanu from the village of Utumea-East who president signaled a willingness House GOP leaders last month. visited American Samoa this year. to deal. “Healthcare’s a very compli- He is scheduled to attend the Army’s Infantry Basic Officer Leaders Course at Ft. Benning, “We have a very good plan,” cated subject from the stand- Georgia, this summer. His parents, sister, grandma Marshall, uncles, aunts, cousins and friends in Trump said in an interview point that you move it this way, Utumea-East, Hawaii and mainland wish him a very successful Army career. broadcast Sunday. 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PLANS FOR NEW YOUTH CENTER IN TAFUNA UNDERWAY A new youth center is slated to be constructed later this year in Tafuna, next to the OMV compound, where the old VA center (bingo hall & bar) was located. This is according to Dept. of Youth and Women’s Affairs (DYWA) Deputy Director Pa’u Roy Ausage, who told Samoa News last week that the proposed structure will be similar to the Pago Pago Youth Community Center. Pa’u said the project is something that fulfills Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga’s vision of promoting the youth and providing facilities for them to utilize for both pro- fessional and recreational purposes. The facility, Pa’u explained, will be managed by DYWA and will include office spaces as well as exercise equipment and an open court for basketball and volleyball. The project will be funded with local monies and Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funds, although Pa’u said DYWA will also need to fundraise for the cause and he is willing to make the first donation. He explained that the youth center is in the planning stages and once all the proper paperwork is in order, the project will be put out for bid. It is their hope that the work will start later this year. Pa’u said having a youth center on the west side will benefit the residents in those counties, like how the Pago Pago Youth Community Center serves the east side population. “How can we promote our athletes and expect them to compete internationally if we don’t provide them with the proper facilities?” Pa’u asked. Pictured is the exact location where the proposed youth center will be built. [photo: Blue Chen-Fruean]
Po Box PPB, Pago Pago American Samoa 96799 Phone No.: (684) 699-3057 Fax No.: (684) 699-4129 ACCURACY Procurement Office [email protected] We make an issue of it every day. If you want to comment about our accuracy, NOTICE TO OFFERORS call Samoa News at 633-5599 RFP No: ASPA17.041. TPPBRP Closing Date & Time: July 18, 2017 Issuance Date: June 03, 2017 2:00 p.m., American Samoa Time Project Name: Tafuna Plant Building Rehabilitation Project The American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) issues this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) for the rehabilitation of the Tafuna Power Plant building. ➧ ASCADSV honors… Qualified Offerors must submit proposals in a sealed envelope, box, or other enclosure addressed Continued from page 9 to Ioana Uli, ASPA Procurement Manager. The sealed envelope or box must show date and the group.” tion is always directed to the time of proposal opening and be labeled: “RFP No. ASPA 17.041 TAFUNA POWER PLANT According to Matautia, the underserved individuals and BUILDING REHABILITATION PROJECT”. Late submittals will not be opened or considered hydroponic gardening program communities in order for them and will be determined as non-responsive. Electronic PDF copies of proposals must be sent – as well as the computer lit- to be self-supportive, self-suffi- to [email protected] no later than the date and time as specified. All Offerors shall provide eracy program that is ongoing cient, and self-sustained in life,” sufficient written and verifiable information that responds to the requirements set forth herein. – are short term projects that are Matautia emphasized. part of the Coalition’s conjoined The ASCADSV expresses A complete RFP package may be picked up from the ASPA Procurement Office located at the initiative with the Department its sincerest gratitude to DOC Tafuna Power Plant compound (Please check with Security Guard at the Gate). You may also view of Commerce (DOC) through Director Keniseli Faalupe this RFP online at www.aspower.com which is ASPA’s Website. For more information about this its Community Service Block Lafaele, CSBG Program Man- RFP, please contact the following person(s): Grant (CSBG) program. ager Charlene Faalevao and Ioana S. Uli “These programs have been assistant Dorothy Siatunu’u, Procurement Manager Management provided for the empowerment program instructor Dr. Ian Gurr of local communities to work of Land Grant and his staff, Tel. 684.699.3057 towards the common good of Director Aufa’i Areta, and the Email: [email protected] all people of the territory,” hardworking gardeners of the Matautia explained, adding Agriculture Department. The American Samoa Power Authority reserves the right to: that these programs have been The Coalition also acknowl- 1. Reject all proposals and reissue a new or amended RFP. offered for more than five con- edges the continuous support of 2. Reject proposal from companies with adverse records involving fraud, overcharging and secutive years thanks to the Neil’s Ace Home Center and bribery in construction projects. unrelenting support and finan- HC Papalii Laulii Alofa, owner cial grants from DOC. of Paramount Builders, for the 3. Request additional information from any company submitting a proposal. “Accordingly, the main monetary donations that helped 4. Select a firm for award based on other than “least cost” (e.g. capability to complete work in a objectives and goals of these purchase the non-funded items timely fashion or proven technical capabilities). programs are to promote not for the projects. 5. Negotiate a contract with the firm selected for award. only the human standard of Those interested in being 6. Waive any non-material violations of rules set up in this RFP at its sole discretion. living, but as violent-free and part of the ongoing computer life-remedy alternatives for training course are invited to Approved for Issuance: Utu Abe Malae, Executive Director Date: June 03, 2017 women and children, families join the fun. and communities. Special atten- samoa news, Monday, June 26, 2017 Page 13 Takata files for bankruptcy, overwhelmed by air bag recalls Japanese air bag maker the size of the recall, some car pany founded in 1933 from Takata Corp. has filed for bank- owners face lengthy waits for trading as of Tuesday. Japanese air bag maker Takata Corp. CEO Shigehisa Takada ruptcy protection in Tokyo and replacement parts, meanwhile Key, a Chinese company bows during a press conference in Tokyo, Monday, June 26, 2017. the U.S., overwhelmed by law- operating their cars worried that with international operations, Takata has filed for bankruptcy protection in Tokyo and the U.S., suits and recall costs related to the air bag could malfunction in makes inflators, seat belts overwhelmed by lawsuits and recall costs related to its production its production of defective air a crash. U.S. lawmakers have and crash sensors for the auto of defective air bag inflators. bag inflators linked to the deaths criticized the pace of the recalls. industry. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi) of at least 16 people. At the end of April, only 22 per- The company announced the cent of the 69 million recalled move Monday morning Tokyo inflators in the U.S. had been time. Takata confirmed that replaced, leaving almost 54 mil- most of its assets will be bought lion on the roads, according to by rival Key Safety Systems, the National Highway Traffic based in suburban Detroit, for Safety Administration website. about $1.6 billion (175 billion The defect in the inflators yen). stems from use of the explosive The company’s executives chemical ammonium nitrate in $80 $90 2013 Hyundai Sonata Daily Rate 2016 Toyota Corolla sought to reassure their cus- the inflators to deploy air bags Daily Rate Automatic (White Car) tomers, suppliers and share- in a crash. The chemical can Automatic (Red Car) holders in a news conference on deteriorate when exposed to hot Monday. “As a group our com- and humid air and burn too fast, pany will continue to count on blowing apart a metal canister. your understanding and cooper- At least $1 billion from the ation as we endeavor to provide sale to Key is expected to be a stable supply of products,” the used to satisfy Takata’s settle- *NEW* $90 company said in a statement. ment of criminal charges in $120 Daily 2015 Kia Sedona Daily Rate 2010 Toyota Tundra Takata’s inflators can the U.S. for concealing prob- Automatic Automatic (White Truck) explode with too much force lems with the inflators. Of that Contact Information: Jiin Jang when they fill up an air bag, amount, $850 million goes to O&O INC. CAR RENTAL (258-4563) or Tafa Leaupepe spewing out shrapnel. Apart automakers to cover their costs PO Box 3897, Pago Pago, AS 96799 Office: 699-4484 • Fax: 699-2307 from the fatalities, they’re also of the recalls. Takata already Located in Nu’uuli (O&O Inc. Wholesale) Email: [email protected] responsible for at least 180 inju- has paid $125 million into a ries, and touched off the largest fund for victims and a $25 mil- automotive recall in U.S. his- lion fine to the U.S. Justice tory. So far 100 million inflators Department. have been recalled worldwide Attorneys for those injured including 69 million in the U.S., by the inflators worry that $125 affecting 42 million vehicles. million won’t be enough to fairly Under the agreement with compensate victims, many of Key, remnants of Takata’s oper- whom have serious facial inju- ations will continue to manu- ries from mvetal shrapnel. One facture inflators to be used as 26-year-old plaintiff will never replacement parts in recalls. The be able to smile due to nerve recalls, which are being handled damage, his attorney says. by 19 affected automakers, will The lead attorney for people continue. Although Takata will suing the automakers said use part of the sale proceeds in a statement following the to reimburse the automakers, announcement that he doesn’t experts say the companies still expect the bankruptcy to affect must fund a significant portion the pending claims against the of the recalls themselves. companies. Settlement agree- “It’s likely every automaker ments with Toyota, Subaru, involved in this recall will have BMW and Mazda already have to subsidize the process because won preliminary court approval, the value of Takata’s assets isn’t Peter Prieto noted. enough to cover the costs of this That settlement will speed recall,” said Karl Brauer, exec- the removal of faulty inflators utive publisher of Kelley Blue from 15.8 million vehicles and Book and Autotrader. compensate consumers for eco- Takata and the auto- nomic losses, he said. Claims makers were slow to address are continuing against Honda, the problem with the inflators Ford, Nissan and Takata. despite reports of deaths and Fallout from the bankruptcy injuries. Eventually they were filing came swiftly from the forced to recall tens of mil- Tokyo Stock Exchange, which lions of vehicles. Because of said it was stripping the com- Page 14 samoa news, Monday, June 26, 2017
American Samoa Environmental Gay pride parades sound a note Protection Agency Lagolagoina le fa’amamaina o matafaga ASEPA of resistance - and face some SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tens of thou- said his state would continue to lead on equality. Aso o le Fa’asalalauga: Iuni 22, 2017 sands of people waving rainbow flags lined Cuomo, a Democrat, on Sunday formally Fa’afeso’ota’i: AS-EPA Polokalama a le Vai – 633-2304 streets for gay pride parades Sunday in coast- appointed Paul G. Feinman to the New York Fa’asilasilaga mai le Ofisa o le Puipuiga o le Si’osi’omaga to-coast events that took both celebratory and Court of Appeals, the state’s highest court. mo le mamalu o le atunu’u: sa faia su’esu’ega o gataifale political tones, the latter a reaction to what some Feinman is the first openly gay judge to hold the ia Iuni 20, 2017, ma fa’amaonia ai le i ai o siama see as new threats to gay rights in the Trump era. position. (Enterococci) i gataifale o alalafaga nei: In San Francisco, revelers wearing rainbow But the pride celebrations also faced some tutus and boas held signs that read “No Ban, No resistance from within the LGBT community Wall, Welcome Sisters and Brothers” while they itself. Some activists feel the events center on Alega Stream Mouth Aoa Stream Mouth danced to electronic music at a rally outside City gay white men and are unconcerned with issues Alega Beach Onenoa Beach Hall. including economic inequality and policing. Frank Reyes said he and his husband decided The divide disrupted some other pride events Laulii Stream Mouth Afono Stream Mouth to march for the first time in many years because this month. The No Justice No Pride group Aua – A&M Stream Mouth Fagasa-Fagale’a Stream Mouth they felt a need to stand up for their rights. The blocked the Washington parade’s route, and Aua Stream Mouth Fagasa-Fagatele Stream Mouth couple joined the “resistance contingent,” which four protesters were arrested at the parade in Aua – Pouesi Stream Mouth Gataivai Beach led the parade and included representatives from Columbus, Ohio. Fagatogo Stream Mouth Leone Pala several activist organizations. In Minneapolis, organizers of Sunday’s Twin “We have to be as visible as possible,” said Cities Pride Parade initially asked the police Fagaalu Beach Utumea-West Reyes, wearing a silver body suit and gray and department to limit its participation, with the Coconut Point Amanave Beach purple headpiece decorated with rhinestones. chairwoman saying the sight of uniformed offi- Amouli Beach “Things are changing quickly and we have to cers could foster “angst and tension and the feeling take a stand and be noticed,” Reyes’ husband, of unrest” after a suburban officer’s acquittal this Paul Brady, added. “We want to let everybody month in the deadly shooting of Philando Castile, E fautuaina le mamalu o le atunu’u o lo’o fa’aaogaina ia ogasami mo ta’elega know that we love each other, that we pay taxes a black man, during a traffic stop. ma fagotaga: talu ai ona o su’esu’ega o ia vaega o ogasami sa faia i le vaiaso ua and that we’re Americans, too.” The city’s openly gay police chief called the mavae, sa molimauina ai le maualuga o le faitau aofa’i o siama (Enterococci) mai Activists have been galled by the Trump decision divisive and hurtful to LGBT officers. numera ua fa’atapula’aina i le tulafono i ia vaega o ogasami. O nei siama e afua mai otaota po’o suavai lafoa’i o tagata ma meaola. Afai ae o’o atu le faitau aofa’i administration’s rollback of federal guidance On Friday, organizers apologized and said the o siama mai numera ua fa’atapula’aina, o lona uiga, e i ai le avanoa e ono afaina advising school districts to let transgender stu- officers were welcome to march. ai lou soifua maloloina ini fa’ama’i e pei o le manava-tatā, o fofoga fa’apea fo’i dents use the bathrooms and locker rooms of But anti-police protesters disrupted the parade ma manu’a o le tino pe a sao i ai le siama. Mo lou saogalemu: ‘aua le inuina le their choice. The Republican president also broke with chants of: “No justice, no peace, no pride suasami, ia fa’alanu lelei, ma fa’amālū pe a mae’a ta’elega. O le fautuaga mai le from Democratic predecessor Barack Obama’s in police” and carried signs reading “Justice for Ofisa o le AS-EPA, fa’afeso’ota’i muamua se foma’i, a’o le’i fa’aaogaina ia ogasami, practice of issuing a proclamation in honor of Philando” and “Black Lives Matter.” auā le puipuiga o lou soifua maloloina. Pride Month. Meanwhile, pride march organizers have taken Fa’amolemole, fa’autagia mai nei fautuaga. O le a toe maua atu se isi ripoti, pe At the jam-packed New York City parade, a steps to address the criticisms about diversity. a mae’a nisi o su’esu’ega mai le Potu Su’esu’e a le AS-EPA i le vaiaso fou. O lo’o i few attendees wore “Make America Gay Again” Protesters for “Black Lives Matter” also lalo o le va’ava’aiga a le AS-EPA matafaga mo tafaoga e 44 i le motu o Tutuila, e 5 hats, while one group walking silently in the delayed the start of the Seattle parade, parade- i Manua ma le uafu i Aunu’u. O fa’asalalauga mo fautuaga mo le motu o Tutuila o parade wore “Black Lives Matter” shirts as they goers said. lo’o auina atu i vaiaso ta’itasi, ae o Manu’a ma Aunu’u e fa’asalalau atu i masina held up signs with a fist and with a rainbow “The pride celebration is a platform for that ta’itasi. Mo ni fesili pe fia malamalama atili, fa’amolemole, vala’au mai i le telefoni background, a symbol for gay pride. Still others dialogue to happen,” San Francisco Pride board (684) 633-2304. protested potential cuts to heath care benefits, president Michelle Meow said this week. The declaring that “Healthcare is an LGBT issue.” large “resistance contingent” leading San Fran- “I think this year is even more politically cisco’s parade includes groups that represent charged, even though it was always a venue women, immigrants, African-Americans and where people used it to express their political others along with LGBT people. perspectives,” said Joannah Jones, 59, from New New York parade-goers Zhane Smith-Garris, York with her wife Carol Phillips. 20, Olivia Rengifo, 19 and Sierra Dias, 20, all She said the parade being televised for the first black women from New Jersey, said they did not time gives people a wider audience. “Not only feel there was inequality in the movement. to educate people in general on the diversity of “Pride is for gay people in general,” Dias said. LGBTQ community but also to see how strongly There were scattered counter protests and a we feel about what’s going on in office.” few disruptions, including a small group in New In Chicago, 23-year-old Sarah Hecker was York urging parade-goers to “repent for their attending her first pride parade, another event sins.” But most attending were unified in cele- that attracted wall-to-wall crowds. “I felt like bration and in standing up against a presidential this would be a way to not necessarily rebel, but administration they find unsupportive. just my way to show solidarity for marginalized “This year, especially, it’s a bit of a different people in trying times,” said Hecker, a marketing atmosphere,” said Grace Cook, a 17-year-old consultant who lives in suburban Chicago. from suburban Chicago who noted the more Elected officials also made a stand, among political tone in this year’s parade, including at them New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who least one anti-Trump float.
A participant performs during the New York City Pride Parade This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Gal Gadot in a scene from “Wonder on Sunday, June 25, 2017, in New York. Woman.” (Clay Enos/Warner Bros. Entertainment via AP) (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki) samoa news, Monday, June 26, 2017 Page 15 Vietnamese dissident recounts forced deportation to France PARIS (AP) — A Viet- Vietnam’s Foreign Ministry he said. namese dissident who says he did not respond to a request for France is not a country was arrested at his home in comment Sunday. The French unknown to Hoang. He studied southern Ho Chi Minh City and foreign ministry confirmed and lived here for 27 years forcibly exiled to France said that its Consul General assisted between 1973 and 2000, he is determined to continue Hoang in Ho Chi Minh City. As working as a computer and civil his activity as a pro-democracy a French citizen, he can settle engineer. It is where he started blogger. in the country and enjoy full to write articles critical of his Pham Minh Hoang, a freedom of speech, the ministry country’s regime. He said he 61-year-old math lecturer, said. returned to Vietnam to teach recounted his arrest and depor- The human rights activist and help the Vietnamese youth tation in a phone interview and blogger was sentenced to with the new technologies. Sunday with The Associated three years in prison in 2011 Today, he doesn’t know who Press a few hours after his for attempted subversion by will take care of the disabled arrival in France. He said three posting articles on his blog criti- brother who lived with him in police officers burst into his cizing the Communist govern- Ho Chi Minh City. He hopes house on Friday and grabbed his ment and for being a member of he’ll be able to stay in regular arms when he refused to follow the California-based Vietnam contact with his wife and his them while wearing only shorts, Reform Party, or Viet Tan. The 13-year-old daughter. an undershirt and slippers. government considers Viet Tan “I will continue to help my “Once outside, I was horri- a terrorist organization. daughter do her homework, fied to see that there were not Hoang eventually served using internet video or other three, but a hundred policemen 17 months in prison and three secure means,” he said. in uniform and in plainclothes years of house arrest. Hoang assumes he will around my house and in the International human rights have to remain in France for a FILE - In this file photo dated Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, neighboring streets,” said groups and some Western long time and said he is deter- French-Vietnamese math professor Pham Minh Hoang appears Hoang, who was a dual French- governments have criticized mined to continue his political in court in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. 61-year old Pham Minh Vietnamese national before he Vietnam for jailing people for activism — “my raison d’être” Hoang was arrested at his home in southern Ho Chi Minh City was stripped of his Vietnamese peacefully expressing their — as an exile. and forcibly exiled to France, he said during an interview Sunday citizenship last month. views, but Hanoi says only law “I still have a little hope, one June 25, 2017. After being detained in front breakers are put behind bars. day, to come back to live and (Hoang Hai/Vietnam News Agency FILE via AP) of his wife, Hoang said he was “The vaguely worded deci- die in Vietnam,” he said. driven to a detention center two sion was a thinly veiled move Human Resource Department, Tafuna hours away, where he spent 24 to silence Pham Minh Hoang PO Box PPB, Pago Pago hours and was visited by the for his peaceful advocacy,” Viet American Samoa 96799 Consul General of France. He Tan said in a statement about Phone No: (684) 699-3033 Fax No: (684) 699-3046 said Vietnamese authorities the stripping of Vietnamese citi- [email protected] forced him on a plane to Paris zenship from Hoang. on Saturday night. Before being deported from PUBLIC JOB POSTING Hoang’s deportation came his country, Hoang said he was Posting Date two weeks after he learned questioned at length by two Position Title Human Resource Administrator June 20, 2017 a presidential decree had officials whom he thinks were Department Human Resources Deadline 4:00 PM, June 27, 2017 revoked his Vietnamese citi- members of the political police. Division Administration Pay Rate $15.16 to $17.61 per hour zenship. Human Rights Watch When he refused to consent to denounced Hoang’s expulsion his deportation, he said officials Position Type Career Service - 12 months probation Job Grade/Status J/1/A – J/4/D - Non Exempt in a statement as a “blatantly reminded him that his wife and Reports To Human Resource Supervisor illegal, rights violating act” that daughter were still living in effectively forces the activist Vietnam. Two policemen slept Major Duties & Responsibilities into “indefinite exile.” in the room where he was held, Under the direction of the Human Resource Supervisor, the Human Resource Administrator is to administer the Utility’s human resource programs, procedures and policies including but not limited to, performance management, compensation and benefits, hiring and personnel administration in accordance with federal and local regulations; and be a resource for employees and management, in order to improve and maintain the working environment at ASPA. The incumbent will also assist employees and other HR staff with record keeping, file maintenance, preparation of purchase requisitions, fortnightly timesheets and drafting of employment contracts for manager’s review. In addition, the incumbent will assist with the processing of documents through payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record keeping and proper deductions. The Human Resource Administrator will also submit online-investigation requests and assist with new employees background checks, reconcile benefits statements, conduct audits of payroll, benefits and other HR programs; assist with terminations, preparation of annual performance reviews and coordinates drug testing for the entire organization and any other duties required by management. Minimum Requirements Education Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field. A Master’s degree in HR field is an advantage. Experience Minimum (5) years of direct working experience in an HR office environment. Ability to interpret and apply human resource policies, procedures, rules and regulations; Knowledge, interviewing, counseling and negotiating skills; knowledge of federal and local laws governing Skills & Abilities human resources management; ability to analyze and resolve personnel issues; possess a high level of ethical standards; must be able to exercise discretion and use sound judgment in dealing with people and confidential information; computer literate and competent in using standard office software (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and Power Point); excellent interpersonal skills; highly organized and able to meet multiple demands; ability to take initiative on projects and see through to completion; excellent skills in verbal and written communication in English.
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