In 2015, a Fagaitua High School football team travelled to Hawai’i to compete against high schools in Hawai’i — games included one with the St. Louis Crusaders. In this fi le photo Crusader QB, Tua Tago- vailoa, ran fearless all night vs. the Fagaitua Vikings. ’s Fagaitua Vikings were defeated 55-6 by the St. Louis Crusaders, with the 2nd half played under running time, at Aloha Stadium, Hawai’i. Tagavailoa has since gone on to a ‘bigger’ fi eld: Th e Saint Louis alum and freshman Ala- bama quarterback came off the bench in the second half of Monday night’s game of the Col- lege Football Playoff national championship to lead the Crimson Tide to a 26- 23 overtime win over Georgia. Th e way he did it is still reverber- ating among island fans. Th e family is from the village of Vatia. [photo: Barry Markowitz, 8/21/15]

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DAILY CIRCULATION 7,000 , AMERICAN SAMOA THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018 $1.00 American Samoa closing in on Governor says feds are confused on the booming wedding market how to handle issues re Am Samoa JUST NEED TO CHANGE THOSE LAWS… by Samoa News Staff dated the decision by NOAA and the Fisheries by Fili Sagapolutele Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga says now is Council to reduce our 50-mile Large Vessel Pro- Samoa News Correspondent the time to vigorously address the issue of the ter- tected Area (LVPA) to 12 miles,” Lolo pointed American Samoa is looking at tapping into the wedding market ritory’s political status and our political relation- out. “While the court decision is under appeal, — a booming industry in the Pacifi c — by amending local laws, ship with the , “because the federal the Hawaii Federal Court recognized the legiti- hence allowing foreigners to exchange vows in the territory. government is itself confused on how to handle macy of our Deeds of Cessions.” Current local marriage laws are a “big deterrent” for American issues” pertaining to American Samoa, as “we Highlights from the Governor’s State of the Samoa to be a potential destination for weddings, for foreigners are in a very unique position, different from all Territory Address are: who want to wed in the territory, American Samoa Visitors Bureau the other territories of the United States.” MONIES COLLECTED FROM FINES executive director David Vaeafe told Samoa News yesterday, in Lolo’s comments were part of his State of the Lolo said questions have been raised about the a phone interview. Territory Address delivered during the opening fairness of the current practice by the US Justice A call to the Offi ce of Vital Statistics by Samoa News elicited of the 3rd session of the 35th Legislature earlier Department to use monies received by the fed- the following: To get a marriage license, you must have a valid this week at the Fale Laumei in Utulei. eral government on fi nes levied against vessels Immigration ID, unless you are an American Samoa National or “I look to you for support on this issue because and facilities that violate environmental laws US citizen. As a foreigner, you must also obtain a letter from your you will have to take the lead in determining the incurred in American Samoa, and not sharing the sponsor approving the marriage. type of political status and relationship with the proceeds with the us, the victims. Vaeafe said, “A village can do it with a chapel in which the United States the people of American Samoa He said the Attorney General and a local legal whole village can participate; not just the hotels can do it.” He want fashioned,” Lolo said. team composed of staff from the AG’s Offi ce and added, “This is another fi nancial opportunity at the village level “Last year we made bold steps to assert our the governor’s legal counsels “successfully com- and it could be a great opportunity.” authority over our ocean resources and to reclaim pelled” the US Justice Department to share with Among the many developments dealing with tourism cited in our sovereignty, and we challenged and invali- the governor’s Comprehensive Report to the Fono and the feds, is (Continued on page 4) the “marriage market”. Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga notes that in order to tap into the booming wedding industry in some of the most sought after wed- C M ding destinations in the Pacifi c like Fiji and Samoa, the local Y K Visitors Bureau is working closely with the Department of Legal Affairs (which includes the Attorney General’s Offi ce) to amend local marriage laws to make it easier for foreigners to get married in American Samoa. “Revamping the local marriage program will attract couples from abroad to share their wedding vows in American Samoa, and possibly open new opportunities for the Territory to tap into this growing marriage market in the Pacifi c,” the governor said. Vaeafe told Samoa News this is an issue the Visitors Bureau and Legal Affairs have been discussing for some time. “The wed- ding market is a multi-billion-dollar market in the Pacifi c, that almost all of the island countries have,” he said. “Now things are progressing with our discussions; and with the governor publicly mentioning the issue, this is the opportune time to move this forward,” Vaeafe said. According to the ASVB executive director, there have been inquiries made at the American Samoa booth during recent trade and travel shows off-island about getting married in the territory, and there is interest off island from foreigners wanting to tie the knot on island. Winners of this year’s Filipino Community Dance Competition was the Youth For Christ (YFC) “The possibility of having this wedding market opportunity is crew, who beat out 4 other groups during an event hosted last month at the Tafuna HS gymnasium. (Continued on page 4) [photo: courtesy] Page 2 samoa news, Thursday, January 11, 2018 NOTICE FOR SEPARATION AGREEMENT Plethora of proposals being planned TO Members of the FAUTANU Family and to all whom these present may come! NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that FA’AAO & FONOTAGA FA’ANU of MASEFAU has offered for recording in this office an instrument in writing which seeks to separate a certain structure which is or to be erected, on land LALOFAU, allegedly belonging to FAUTANU FAMILY of the village of MASE- FAU. Said land LALOFAU is situated in or near the village of MASEFAU in the County of SUA, Island for submission to the Fono of , American Samoa. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any interested person may object to the recording of such instru- by Fili Sagapolutele able by prescription such as financial landscapes is com- ment by filing in the Territorial Registar’s Office in , a written objection to the recording of said instrument. Any objections thereto must be filed with in 30 days from the date of posting of this notice. Samoa News Correspondent oxycodone, hydrocodone, mendable, although it took a NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that if no such objections are filed within the said 30 day period, the Proposals to amend local codeine, morphine, and others. different pathway to accomplish instrument will be recorded and shall be valid and binding on all persons. The said instrument may be examined at any time at the Territorial Registrar’s Office. tobacco law to include e-cig- For the Territorial Adminis- our collective vision to become POSTED: JANUARY 3, 2018 thru FEBRUARY 2, 2018 arettes and raise the smoking tration on Aging (TAOA), the financially self-reliant to the SIGNED: Taito S.B. White, Territorial Registrar age to 21; as well as the protec- report says the Lolo Adminis- maximum extent possible,” he tion and rights of all senior citi- tration has taken further steps said. FA’AALIGA O LE FEAGAIGA MO SE TU’U’ESEINA zens, are some of the planned to improve the protection and According to the governor, I tagata o le aiga sa FAUTANU, ma i latou uma e silasila ma lauiloaina lenei fa’aaliga! measures the Lolo Adminis- rights of all senior citizens it’s impractical to expect finan- O le fa’aaliga lenei ona o FA’AAO & FONOTAGA FA’ANU o le nu’u o MASEFAU ua ia fa’aulufaleina mai i lenei ofisa se feagaiga tusitusi e fa’ailoa ai se mana’oga fia tu’u’eseina o se fale ua/po o le a, fa’atuina tration is looking at submit- in American Samoa through cial self-reliance to be achieved i luga o le fanua o LALOFAU e fa’asino i le aiga sa FAUTANU, o le nu’u o MASEFAU. O lenei fanua e ting to the Fono for review and proposed legislation. A set of continually by increasing totonu pe latalata ane i le nu’u o MASEFAU, itumalo o SUA, ile motu o TUTUILA, Amerika Samoa. O le fa’aaliga fo’i e fa’apea, so o se tasi e iai sona aia i lenei mata’upu e mafai ona fa’atu’i’iese ile consideration. specific proposed legislation taxes and fees for government fa’amauina o lenei feagaiga pe a auina mai i le ofisa ole Resitara o le Teritori of Amerika Samoa i Fagato- The proposals are cited in the has been drafted and prepared services. go, sana fa’atu’ese tusitusia. O fa’atu’iesega uma lava e ao ona fa’aulufaleina mai i totonu o aso e 30 faitauina mai i le aso na faíaalia ai lenei fa’aaliga. Governor’s 94-page Compre- for submission to the Fono for “It must be accomplished Afai ole a leai se fa’atu’i’esega e fa’aulufaleina i totonu o aso 30 e pei ona ta’ua i luga, o le a fa’amauina hensive Report to the Fono and approval. through a parallel and aggres- loa lenei feagaiga e taualoaina ma ‘a’afia ai tagata uma. 01/11 & 01/25/18 the federal government. The It also says that TAOA is sive development of the local report also reiterates the impor- now enrolled in the National economy,” he said. “It is not tance of the administration’s Adult Maltreatment Reporting because of the lack of recent revenue package submitted to System (NAMRS) database. Its efforts to achieve the tar- the Fono in the last session — inclusion in the database will geted level of substantial suc- not all of them were approved. ensure American Samoa has cess in growing the economy, According to the report, complete access to all available but the forceful and vigorous When it comes to being helpful, the Department of Human and resources to prevent neglect and attempts constantly being made Ace is the place! Social Service’s Program Eval- abuse among senior citizens in to remove several economic uation and Tobacco Licensing the Territory. development barriers that are We are proud to be locally owned, serving the community for over 30 years. and Enforcement Division REVENUE PACKAGE stymieing the Administration’s We are now hiring for an OFFICE CLERK (PETLE) successfully demon- Five revenue measures were current struggles and progress This person will be expected to handle a wide range of administrative tasks and strated and operated its new submitted during the last Fono to expand the economy.” must be able to work independently with little or no supervision. This person must FDA Tobacco contract and session and only three were Part of the administration’s be extremely well organized and be able to interact with staff at all levels, in a fast received funding approval for approved, including amend- old revenue package included paced environment. Must be proactive, resourceful and efficient with a high level of FY2018 totaling $147,378. ments to the 5% miscellaneous the 7% sales tax bill from the professionalism. . PETLE is planning to submit excise tax, which was later administration, which was MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS include the following: proposals to the Fono to amend vetoed by the governor; but he tabled by the Fono last Sep- • Must have an accounting background. A degree is a plus. the current Tobacco Law to did sign into law two other leg- tember; and it is unknown at • Honest and detail oriented. cover e-cigarettes, increase islation — establishing the 1% this time, if it will ever come out • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail are very tobacco license annual fees, alternative minimum business of committee. important • Proficiency in Quickbooks, Microsoft Windows, MS Word, Excel, and other and raise the legal smoking age tax and hiking port fees and Lolo had hinted late last year computer software is a must. to 21, it says. (The Associated charges. about submitting amendments • Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and Press reported last week that In his report, Lolo said the to the 5% miscellaneous excise holidays to meet the needs of the business. effective Jan. 1, 2018, the legal Administration made a crucial tax, that he had vetoed — dis- Reports to: Bookkeeper age for smoking cigarettes or effort to increase the revenue agreeing with the changes made Consider joining our Ace team where our friendly atmosphere, competitive wages, ‘vape’, or access tobacco prod- generation capacity by pre- by the Fono. and a positive team are just a few of the advantages we offer. This is an excellent ucts in Guam is raised from 18 paring and submitting to the Local residents are hopeful opportunity for an organized individual who is interested in Retail and Business to 21.) legislature a new comprehen- that the House will take action Administration. Current law says that it is sive revenue package for its during the current session on Please pick up an application TODAY from our Customer Service Counter and be part prohibited for any person below consideration. another Administration rev- of a captivating team! Or visit our website www.neilshomecenter.com and print an the age of 18 years to sell or dis- Lolo explained that the enue bill, which updates the application. tribute tobacco products. “underpinning economic phi- American Samoa individual For this position, please also include a cover letter and full resume. The comprehensive report losophy anchoring” the recom- income tax table to mirror the Tel 699-2482, email [email protected] also states that DHSS’s Spe- mended new revenue package federal code. ASG officials cial Projects and Community is to sustain the growth of who testified before the Senate ACE HARDWARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Assistance Division (SPCA) consumption for goods and last September said updating is currently planning to launch services, which is expected to the tax table would mean tax- its Prevention of Opioid Pro- trigger more job creation and payers would be giving less gram with the medical profes- correspondingly expand sales money to the government. The sions, including a submission for private businesses. bill updates the local tax table proposal to the Fono to create In formulating these new starting in tax year 2018, by a law for alcohol advertising to revenue measures, Lolo said adopting the US Internal Rev- include warning messages. the Administration took great enue Service tax table for stan- When it comes to being helpful, According to the National caution to minimize invasive dard deductions and dependent Ace is the place! Institute of Drug Abuse, “Opi- financial impacts on business exemptions for the year 2004. oids are a class of drugs that viability. The Senate version of the We are proud to be locally owned, serving the community for over 30 years. include the illegal drug heroin, “The effort of the Legisla- bill is pending in a House synthetic opioids such as fen- ture to support the restructuring committee, which also has the Now Hiring for Full Time Position: SALES ASSOCIATE tanyl, and pain relievers avail- of the Territory’s economic and House version. The primary responsibilities of a Sales Associate are to maintain outstanding customer service, generate sales, merchandise product, and support the store management team. Requirements • Helpful Customer service skills • Willingness to work flexible hours • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to multi-task • Ability to lift at least 40lbs and stand for extended periods of time • Previous retail experience a plus but will train the right candidate • We will train you so join our Ace Team TODAY! We have a friendly atmosphere; we offer competitive wages, regular training and annual performance reviews. Pick up an application TODAY from our Customer Service Counter, or visit our website www.neilshomecenter.com to print an employment application. Drop off, or email, completed applications to [email protected]. One of the five groups that participated in the Filipino Community Dance Competition last ACE HARDWARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER month. [photo: courtesy] samoa news, Thursday, January 11, 2018 Page 3 Fono to vote on DHSS and DPR director appointees this week BOTH NOMINEES ARE CURRENT DEPUTY DIRECTORS by Fili Sagapolutele president and general manager deputy director in 2013. Samoa News Correspondent of Polynesia Shipping Services Lolo said Tupua, with his Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga’s for nine years. He has worked at wide range of management appointments of Muavaefa’atasi DHSS for 14 years, serving as experience, is “uniquely quali- John Edward Suisala as director deputy director since 2009. fi ed” to serve as director. of Human and Social Services, From 1990-1994, Tupua has been involved in and Kenneth Soala Tupua as Muavaefa’atasi was the Leg- sports for many years, specifi - director of Parks and Recreation islative Assistant and Federal cally as an International Level were introduced this week in Grants coordinator at the Wash- 2 Basketball Coach with 20 both the Senate and House. ington D.C offi ce of the late years experience, according to Senate confi rmation hear- former Congressman Faleoma- his resume, which also states ings begin today at 9a.m. for vaega Eni. that he served as the American Tupua followed thereafter by According to Lolo, Samoa National Olympic Com- Muavaefa’atasi. In the House, Muavaefa’atasi’s “wide range mittee secretary general from today’s confi rmation at 8a.m. of management experience” 1993 to 2009, and president is for Muavaefa’atasi and and his current post of deputy from 2010 to 2011. tomorrow for Tupua. director “uniquely quali- OTHER FONO ISSUES In his nomination letter for fi es him to serve” as DHSS’s In other news from the Muavaefa’atasi, the governor new director. Additionally, Fono, both the Senate and said the director-nominee has his “management experience House approved this week a When it comes to being helpful, over 20 years of management and expertise on the subject House Concurrent Resolution Ace is the place! experience in both the territorial matter of DHSS makes him the that conveys the deepest con- government and private sector. ideal candidate for the director dolences of the Fono and the We are proud to be locally owned, serving the community for over 30 years. Muavaefa’atasi earned a position.”For Tupua, the gov- people of American Samoa to WE’RE HIRING FOR FULL-TIME CASHIERS degree in Administration of ernor said in his nomination Mrs. Vaofu’aomalo Soliai Sol- Justice in 1983 and immedi- letter that the director-nominee omona and the Solomona and Got a lot of energy, and strong customer service skills? Apply today! ately began working for ASG has over 30 years of experience Soliai families on the passing RESPONSIBLITIES: until 1989. He returned to in administrative management of DHSS director, Taeaoafua • Handle cash transactions with customers government in 1994 to serve positions with the US Air Force, Fofogaoaiga Dr. Meki Tavita as director of the Agency on in the private sector, and ASG. Solomona. The resolution, • Maintain clean and tidy checkout areas Aging, Food and Nutrition Lolo said Tupua served in which also pays tribute to • Ensure the checkout experience is fast and friendly Services (AAFNS) during the Air Force for 20 years and Taeaoafua’s extensive service • Play a key role in providing legendary customer service to our the Lutali Administration and was honorably discharged in to his family and the people of customers, and building customer loyalty the fi rst year of the Tauese 1984. He also served in man- American Samoa, was read and REQUIREMENTS Administration. agement positions for close to presented during last week’s • High School graduate with computer skills In the private sector, 10 years at Samoa Packing and funeral service for Taeaoafua, • Willing to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays Muavaefa’atasi’s management has worked at Parks and Recre- who passed away Dec. 11, 2017. • Strong verbal and written communication skills experience includes serving as ation since 2005, moving up to • Mature, ethical and honest We will train you so join our Ace Team Today! We have a friendly atmosphere; we offer competitive wages, regular training and annual 17 dead in California mudslides, performance reviews. Please pick up an application TODAY from our Customer Service Counter and be part of a captivating team! Or visit our website more than a dozen missing www.neilshomecenter.com and print an application. MONTECITO, Calif. (AP) fi refi ghters and six dogs in deep scrambled to escape the mud For this position, please also include a cover letter and full resume. — Anxious family members debris. They used long-handled or because debris had blocked Tel 699-2482, email [email protected] awaited word on loved ones tools to search the muck in the roads and left them stranded. Wednesday as rescue crews painstaking task. ACE HARDWARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER searched grimy debris and ruins Teams rescued three people for more than a dozen people Wednesday, but they also dis- missing after mudslides in covered two more bodies, Southern California destroyed raising the death count to 17, FA’ASILASILAGA MO FALETAMA UMA an estimated 100 houses, swept Santa Barbara County Sheriff cars to the beach and left at least Bill Brown said. Seventeen O LE SUAFA ASOAU 17 victims dead. people were reported missing. “It’s just waiting and not A dozen people were hos- knowing, and the more I pitalized at Santa Barbara Cot- AFIOAGA O , MANU’A haven’t heard from them — we tage Hospital and four were Ae ou te le’i asaasa fa’ava’atiu o ‘au’au loloa ma ou seu matato’aga lupe o le fuifui lea ua toto i have to fi nd them,” said Kelly in critical condition, Dr. Brett le fogatia, e ao ina ou tafili le vaosa ma filitagaga le vaogagana, aua o Samoa o le ao mamala, Weimer, whose elderly parents’ Wilson said.“Most injuries we tulou, tulou, tulouna lava. E’e la’ia i fuialoa ma fata i le Mauga o Ao ou paia Samoa, mai Saua, home was wrecked by the tor- saw were related to fast-moving se’ia pa’ia Falealupo. O pa’ia e leai se na te toe suia, tulou, tulou, tulouna lava. rent of mud, trees and boulders debris,” Wilson said. “You Talu ai ona ua iai se talosaga a nisi faletama o le suafa Asoau ina ia toe suia le aso mo la that fl owed down a fi re-scarred can’t even fathom what these mountain and slammed into poor patients went through to tatou talanoaga e pei ona fuafuaina mai le fonotaga lona tolu (3) lea sa faia lava i Malae, le mea the coastal town of Montecito fi nally make their way to the e faasino iai le suafa, e faia i le Aso Faraile, Ianuari 13, 2018, i le itula e iva i le taeao, ae suia i in Santa Barbara County early emergency department.” le aso 5 o le masina o Me, 2018. O le mea lea, matou te fa’amalulu atu ia i latou uma sa auai Tuesday.The drenching storm The deluge destroyed 100 atu i fontoaga e tolu ua mavae, ua iai se manatu, ona o le fia fai aiga lelei ma le nofo fealofani, that triggered the disaster gave houses and damaged 300 o le a le fa’ataunu’uina le fonotaga e pei ona fuafuaina mo le Aso To’ona’i, Ianuari 13, 2018 i le way to sunny skies, as hundreds others, Santa Barbara County itula e iva (9:00am) i le taeao, i Faleasao, ae ua fa’atulagaina nei mo Me aso lima (5) 2018 i le of searchers carefully combed authorities said. Eight commer- itula e iva (9:00am) i le taeao, i Faleasao, le nofoaga e fa’asino iai le suafa. a messy landscape strewn with cial properties were destroyed Fa’amoemoe le taofi vaivai, o le a faasopolia atu iai lo outou soifua manuia mai le Atua fai hazards.“We’ve gotten mul- and 20 damaged.Some 500 mea tonu, o lo tatou Mata’isau, ma Le e ona mea uma i le lalolagi. tiple reports of rescuers falling fi refi ghters and other rescue through manholes that were workers were searching debris O la matou tatalo, ia fa’agagaina e le Atua fetalai lou finagalo i lea malama o muamua, ina ia covered with mud, swimming spread across a wide swath of ‘autasi ai lo tatou aiga i se ua agava’a, e alofa i le aiga, e fai ma tautai matapalapala, aua le va i pools that were covered up with Montecito, a wealthy enclave fale ma le va i fafo o lo tatou aiga, ae matau lava i le Atua ma lona finagalo paia. Fa’amolemole mud,” said Anthony Buzzerio, of about 9,000 people northwest atu, o le a le avea lou le afio mai, ma ala e toe tolopoina ai le finagalo ‘autasi o aiga. Ma ua a Los Angeles County fi re bat- of Los Angeles that is home matou manatu fo’i, o la tatou toe fonotaga fo’i lea, aua le talanoaina o le suafa o le aiga. talion chief. “The mud is acting to such celebrities as Oprah like a candy shell on ice cream. Winfrey, Rob Lowe and Ellen Faia ma le Fa’aaloalo e tatau ai, It’s crusty on top but soft under- DeGeneres. Sainia: Ale T. Filoiali’i neath, so we’re having to be Helicopters were used to Le’aai M. Filoiali’i very careful.” hoist more than 50 people to Buzzerio led a team of 14 safety from roofs, where they Fuiava B. Fuiava Page 4 samoa news, Thursday, January 11, 2018 ➧ Governor… Continued from page 1 us the $6.5 million fi ne that was aggressively to establish new recently levied against StarKist. businesses with the aim of cre- Through this effort, said Lolo, ating jobs for young people. American Samoa is entitled to “Recognizing the absolute half of the money. need to build the intellectual EDUCATION capacity of our human resource According to the governor, pool, to incentivize the attrac- signifi cant investments have tion of high paying jobs into been made in building the sup- the territory, and to reverse the port infrastructure to improve alarming trend of our college the learning environment in all graduates not retuning home, schools, including incentivizing the Management Apprentice- teachers. ship Program was established He said investments have towards the end of 2013, guar- also been made in promoting anteeing a full time position the physical well being of the within the government and young ones, evident in the con- private sector for any college struction of gymnasiums in graduate who returns home,” major elementary schools. Lolo said. And because not all local At the end of 2017, he con- high school graduates will get tinued, close to 300 college the chance to access off island graduates have returned home postsecondary education, Lolo and are working for ASG and said investing in the American the private sector, earning Samoa Community College a starting annual salary of has become necessary; but $23,000. added that like the LBJ Medical Lolo said the challenges that One of the Alabama coaches recently shared video of a team meeting in which Honolulu native Center, “its fi nancial stability lie ahead in 2018 are “monu- Tua Tagovailoa sang and played. Th e star QB credits his musical talent to his family, and that he requires close attention.” mental” and will demand the grew up playing songs on the ukulele with his brothers and cousins. He also sang in his church choir. INFRASTRUCTURE reaffi rmation of our commit- [screenshot from video] The governor reported that ment to grow our economy and efforts to upgrade and expand improve the lives of our people. the economic and social infra- “After 5 years, I am con- structural system have been vinced that the surefi re pathway maintained. He referred to the to accomplish our vision and completed inter island service inspirations, particular to sus- Pacifi c Island wharf and said work is still in taining the process of improving progress to improve harbor and our people’s quality of life, is dock areas in both Tutuila and through empowering our young Manu’a. people by instilling the required Ongoing improvement skill sets to attract minimum News in Brief projects at the airport include wage immune jobs and to the new jet fuel tank farm, the ingrain, implant, and inoculate compiled by Samoa News staff A Hawaiian Airlines employee has fi led a apron project, runway resur- the core values that will perpet- HE CAN SING! TUA TREATS BAMA racial harassment and discrimination suit against facing, and other work funded uate our identity and continue COACHES TO CONCERT the carrier, saying that his life was threatened by by the Federal Aviation Admin- to align all their actions and Not only can Alabama quarterback Tua Tago- colleagues who placed a noose and a lynching istration (FAA). to set their moral and ethical vailoa play football, but he also has a hidden rope near his locker. Lolo made known that he campus in line with our Chris- talent: He can sing and play the ukulele. Timothy Degrate, who is black, alleges the has established the CIP Task tian values,” Lolo said. Before leading his team to win the national incident happened in August 2016. Force “to compile all our CIP He concluded by saying that college football title on Monday, the former Saint “What that means to me, murder, death, intim- needs going forward to be sub- with the multitude of challenges Louis standout treated his coaches to a Christmas idation,” Degrate tells Hawaii News Now. “It mitted for consideration under that will punctuate 2018, “it is performance on Dec. 22. was just a hostile environment to work in.” President Trump’s proposed imperative that we recommit It was the team’s fi nal practice before Degrate said it started with a few derogatory infrastructural development ourselves to the principle of full Christmas break and before traveling to New comments years ago, then co-workers started initiative.” cooperation and collaboration; Orleans for the Allstate Sugar Bowl semifi nal. harassing him. YOUNG ADULTS refraining and abstaining from Video of him singing “Noqu Lewa” by Na He says he suffered psychological trauma as According to Lolo, the second guessing or questioning Drua and “Honi Honi” by Laga Savea was shared a result. development of young adults is our individual motives rather on Twitter, but it wasn’t until the Crimson Tide In a statement, Hawaiian Airlines denied the an important priority because of than focusing on benefi ts that won the championship that the clip started going allegations of workplace violence, but said it has its impact on the social and eco- our people will realize from any viral. taken steps to bolster staff training. nomic progress of the territory. action that we take … God has Link to the video from our website: www. “We are sorry that Mr. Degrate felt disre- He said they have established been good to American Samoa samoanews.com spected in any way,” said Ann Botticelli, senior programs to improve employ- but we must do our share to har- (Source: Hawaii News Now) vice president of corporate communications at ability of young adults with vest the blessings God has in CALLS FOR MORE INFORMATION Hawaiian Airlines, in an emailed statement. no jobs, and they are working store for us.” ABOUT DENGUE IN SAMOA “An independent investigation of Mr. There is mounting pressure for Samoa’s Min- Degrate’s allegations was unable to verify actions istry of Health to increase awareness about the by specifi c individuals as described by Mr. ➧ dengue outbreak especially during the tourist Degrate, and we vigorously deny all allegations American… season. of workplace violence. Having said that, because Continued from page 1 So far the Ministry has revealed the number Hawaiian Airlines is committed to maintaining huge for American Samoa,” shops — can also benefi t from of cases affected by the mosquito-borne dis- a fair and safe work environment we have taken Vaeafe said, adding that other this market. ease increased from 1,700 to nearly 2,500 since additional efforts to improve workplace interac- popular Pacifi c destinations for “This means employment October 2017 and there have been fi ve deaths so tion at our Kona station, including mandatory weddings include Tahiti and for American Samoa,” an offi - far. staff-wide training on communicating and inter- Fiji. “A wedding can be held on cial said yesterday afternoon. But it is uncertain whether these deaths acting with respect.” Tutuila or the Manu’a Islands.” Of note, many locals have included people who travelled to Samoa from Degrate has been with Hawaiian Airlines New Zealand but then died after contracting Besides the government been getting married in Samoa, since 2000, and is a lead line service super- dengue fever and were buried back in Aotearoa. visor at the Kona International Airport. benefi ting from the wedding and have cited being able to RNZI correspondent Autagavaia Tipi Autaga- He is seeking damages and attorneys’ fees. market — through fees paid be married in the church there vaia said that health offi cials seemed very reluc- (Source: Hawaii News Now) for marriage licenses issued — as well as the variety of tant to release more details, especially to media. TUNA TRACKING TECH COULD BE by the Offi ce of Vital Statis- hotels and venues available “There’s a lot of speculation with people HARD TO IMPLEMENT tics — industry offi cials told for reception and honeymoon. talking about how this is not the right fi gure of A Fiji company says new technology to make Samoa News that the private Affordable airfare has also been deaths from dengue fever and they suspect it the tuna fi shing industry more transparent could sector, through businesses such mentioned. should be more than fi ve. The mentality that we be diffi cult for some Pacifi c island states to as fl orists, bakeries, and sewing have here in Samoa and how to keep things or to implement. make people calm down or not to give any infor- The fi rm, TraSeable, is involved in trialing mation that might cause panic.” the block-chain technology that tracks tuna from (Source: RNZI) when it’s caught to when it’s sold. HAWAIIAN AIR EMPLOYEE FILES SUIT Founder and managing director Ken Katafono AFTER FINDING NOOSE (Continued on page 8) samoa news, Thursday, January 11, 2018 Page 5 Lolo approves build- out plan for First Responder Network FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND SOLUTION WILL MODERNIZE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS ACROSS AMERICAN SAMOA (BASED ON A PRESS residents throughout the terri- RELEASE) — RESTON, Va. tory’s rural or remote areas. - Jan. 10, 2018 — American ¥ Provide fi rst Samoa is modernizing commu- responders with access to dedi- nications technology for its fi rst cated network assets that can responders. be deployed for additional cov- Governor Lolo Matalasi erage and support when needed. Moliga accepted the First ¥ Drive infrastructure Responder Network Authority investments across the territory. and AT&T plans to deliver a ¥ Usher in a new wave wireless broadband network of dependable innovations for to the territory’s public safety fi rst responders. This will create community. an ever-evolving set of life- FirstNet will bring advanced saving tools for public safety, tools that will help American including public safety apps, Samoa’s fi rst responders save specialized devices and Internet lives and protect communities. of Things technologies. “In weighing this impor- The First Responder Net- tant decision to join FirstNet work Authority and AT&T or deploy our own system, our designed American Samoa’s team came to the conclusion network solution with direct that opting-in to FirstNet was input from the territory and its the better solution for American public safety community. This Samoa and our fi rst responders,” helped to address the territory’s said Governor Lolo. “I wish to unique communications needs, express my appreciation to the including: Director of Homeland Security, ¥ Extending coverage to Samana Veavea, and Commis- the areas where island topology sioner of Public Safety Le’i currently creates gaps. Sonny Thompson, and their ¥ Making deployable respective staffs, for their con- network assets available to the tributions to the making of this territory. well-informed decision. We ¥ Leveraging existing look forward to working with infrastructure assets as American Samoa Government AT&T and the First Responder appropriate. OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT Network Authority to deploy ¥ Offering feature-rich this network.” services at competitive prices. AT&T, in a public-private “Governor Lolo’s decision partnership with the First to join the First Responder Responder Network Authority, Network Authority will deliver INVITATION FOR BIDS will provide a highly secure innovative tools and state-of- wireless broadband communi- the-art technologies to the ter- cations network for American ritory’s fi re, police and emer- IFB-2461-18 Samoa’s public safety com- gency medical services,” said Issuance Date: January 9, 2018 Closing Date: January 19, 2018 munity at no cost to the terri- First Responder Network No later than 2:00p.m. (local time) tory. The FirstNet network will Authority CEO Mike Poth. drive innovation and create an “With FirstNet, American 1. INVITATION entire system of modernized Samoa’s fi rst responders will Sealed bids are being solicited to provide Cargo Delivery Vans for the Department Education- devices, apps and tools for fi rst gain access to a reliable and responders. redundant connection over the School Lunch Program. FirstNet will transform the fi rst-ever nationwide broadband 2. RECEIPT & OPENING OF BIDS way American Samoa’s fi re, network for public safety.” police, EMS and other public The decision enables the Sealed bids will be received by the Chief Procurement Officer, American Samoa Government, safety personnel communicate First Responder Network Tafuna, American Samoa 96799, until 10:00a.m. (local time), Friday, January 19, 2018 at and share information. Specifi - Authority and AT&T to begin which time and place the sealed bids will be publicly opened and read. cally, it will: offering an entirely new wire- ¥ Connect fi rst responder less ecosystem for public safety 3. BID DOCUMENTS subscribers to the critical infor- communications. American mation they need in a highly Samoa’s fi rst responder sub- Bid documents, including Specifications, may be examined at the Office of Procurement or secure manner when han- scribers will have access to obtained there from free of charge during normal hours of operation. dling day-to-day operations, quality of service, priority and responding to emergencies and preemption to voice and data 4. CONDITIONS supporting large events like across the FirstNet network. The American Samoa Government reserves the right to: Flag Day festivities. “It’s been a pleasure working • not accept the lowest or any bid. ¥ Create an effi cient with Governor Lolo to bring communications experience for FirstNet to American Samoa’s • reject all bids and reissue and amended IFB. public safety personnel in agen- fi rst responders,” said Stephanie • request additional information from any bidder submitting a bid. cies and jurisdictions across the Tyler, president, AT&T Pacifi c territory during natural disas- Northwest. “We’re honored to • waive any informalities in bidding as may be in the best interest of the American Samoa ters, such as earthquakes and serve public safety here on the Government. fl ooding. island and across the United ¥ Enhance and expand States.” network coverage across Amer- (Source: First Responder ican Samoa’s diverse landscape, Network Authority) DR. 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C M Y K Page 8 samoa news, Thursday, January 11, 2018 Judge: Seattle in compliance with police reforms SEATTLE (AP) — A fed- its police department, including street in front of a patrol car in eral judge ruled Wednesday that how offi cers are trained, how 2010. Seattle’s police department is in and when they use force, and A year later, DOJ attorneys “full and effective compliance” how such episodes are docu- said they had found that offi - with court-ordered reforms mented and reviewed. cers were too quick to resort to imposed on the city more than Next for the city is a two-year force, especially in low-level fi ve years ago. review period in which it must situations. The ruling from U.S. District show the sweeping reforms are Police brass and city offi cials Judge James Robart marks a maintained. initially disputed the DOJ’s milestone recognizing the city’s “Fulfi lling Phase I is an assertions but then entered the efforts since entering a consent enormous milestone and one in consent decree in 2012 after decree with the U.S. Justice which the city and SPD should diffi cult negotiations. The move Department to address allega- take pride,” Robart wrote. “Nev- was aimed at reducing unnec- tions that offi cers had routinely ertheless, the court cautions the essary uses of force, curbing used excessive force and shown city and SPD that this does not biased policing and improving troubling evidence of biased mean their work is done.” residents’ trust. policing. The Justice Department The department began to Robart granted a motion began investigating Seattle move toward compliance under FILE - In this May 1, 2017 fi le photo, Seattle Police Chief Kath- fi led by the city in September police following a series of the leadership of former police leen O’Toole, left , talks with an offi cer before a march for worker seeking to be found in compli- questionable uses of force, Chief Kathleen O’Toole, an ex- and immigrant rights at a May Day event in Seattle. U.S. District ance with the agreement. The including the unjustifi ed Boston police commissioner Judge James Robart ruled Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, that Seattle’s DOJ and Community Police shooting of a Native American who was hired by Seattle in police department is in “full and eff ective compliance” with court- Commission, a citizen body woodcarver after he crossed the 2014. ordered reforms imposed on the city more than fi ve years ago. Th e created as part of the consent department began to move toward compliance under the leader- decree, joined in the city’s ship of former police Chief O’Toole, an ex-Boston police commis- ➧ request.The city has worked to Pacifi c… sioner who was hired by Seattle in 2014. (AP Photo/Elaine Th ompson, overhaul nearly all aspects of Continued from page 4 said strengths of the technology (Source: KUAM.com) are that it’s diffi cult to hack and CHINESE GOVT TO no one person or entity holds all FUND ANOTHER SAMOA DEVELOPMENT BANK OF AMERICAN SAMOA the data. PROJECT P. O. BOX 9, Pago Pago A. S. 96799 But Katafono said it was The Chinese government Office: (684) 633-4031 Fax: (684) 633-1163. likely to be hard getting all is expected to start building Website: www.dbas.as countries to buy in and provide a major training center for key data. Samoa’s police as part of a He said slow Internet speeds multi-billion dollar aid package could also be a problem. for the region. “Pacifi c island countries they Samoa’s Prime Minister, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY are at different areas of devel- Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, Position: legal counsel opment and they have access to said the regional package different resources and infra- included direct grants and soft Responsibilities: structure. I think implementing loans but Samoa was looking • Provide legal advice to the Board, management and staff on all matters pertinent to technology like this can be at maximizing the former for the Development Bank of American Samoa. challenging for some of them major projects. that don’t have good Internet Tuilaepa said his govern- • Provide legal representation of the Development Bank of American Samoa before connections.” ment was still in negotiations American Samoa Courts, Legislature and executive departments. Katafono said while there’s with China for funding other • Supervise the Legal Department and Legal Department staff. a lot of work being done by major projects. regional agencies in the Pacifi c One project could poten- • Provide in-house advice on borrower and lender compliance. in terms of digitizing fi sheries tially be looked at is the Apia • Design and implement appropriate legal remedies, including suit and foreclosure, data, there’s still some way to wharf reconstruction which is for delinquent loans referred to the Legal Department. go. partly funded by the Japanese He said the technology that government. • Draft contracts, leases, manuals, policies, loan documents and other DBAS is essentially a digital ledger, (Source: RNZI) documents for the Development Bank of American Samoa. was still at a pilot stage but was SCATHING ATTACK ON expected to be commercially CHINA’S ‘USELESS’ This position supervises Legal Dept. Manager and Legal Collection Officers while reporting available this year. PACIFIC PROJECTS (Source: RNZI) Australia has sharply criti- to the President. BORDALLO BACKS cized China’s efforts to build VOTERS’ SUPPORT OF infl uence in the Pacifi c, accusing QualIFIcaTIons MED MARIJUANA Beijing of “duchessing” politi- Supporting the decision cians and pumping money into Education/Experience/Qualification: Guam voters made in 2014 to useless infrastructure projects. Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school with five to seven (5-7) years experience as legalize medicinal marijuana, “You’ve got the Pacifi c an attorney in relevant areas of practice. Must be admitted to practice in any state and a member Congresswoman Madeleine full of these useless buildings in good standing of a state bar. Must be eligible for admission to practice in American Samoa and Bordallo this week responded which nobody maintains, which must either be admitted to practice and licensed to practice in American Samoa or obtain admission to the letter from Grassroots are basically white elephants,” Guam sent to her offi ce on Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, and license to practice within thirty days of commencement of employment. All hired employees Tuesday. Australia’s minister for inter- are subject to background and credit checks. The group shared concern national development and the after US Attorney General Jeff Pacifi c, told The Australian skills/abilities: Sessions reversed a memo that newspaper. • Excellent problem solving, analytical and negotiating skills. Strong leadership, gives marijuana a pass in states “I’ve gone to islands and where it’s legal. The new guid- you’ll be driving along on some management and supervisory skills. ance gives federal prosecutors back road and all of a sudden • Excellent interviewing, communications and public relations skills. more discretion in how they you see this Chinese road crew • Excellent ability to work with President, Bank Management and Development Bank enforce the federal law. building a road to nowhere and Bordallo states, “I do not you think ‘hmm, what’s all that Board of Directors. believe the federal government, about’,” she added. • Proficient in computer applications, including MS Word and MS Excel. and specifi cally the Justice “We want to ensure that the Department, should implement infrastructure that you do build Please submit your Resume & Application to the Development Bank of American Samoa regulations that supersede the is actually productive and is express will of voters on this actually going to give some located in Pago Pago - 2nd floor. This job posting will expire January 15, 2018 @ 4:00pm. matters.” She says she will economic benefi t or some sort work with her colleagues to of health benefi t.” ensure decisions are made at the (Source: Today Online) Development Bank of american samoa is an equal opportunity lender, Provider and employer local level. samoa news, Thursday, January 11, 2018 Page 9 Canada launches trade com- plaint against US over duties Fallout from Louisiana TORONTO (AP) — Canada interest and only benefi t China. has launched a wide ranging “Canada’s claims are attack on U.S. trade practices unfounded and could only lower teacher’s arrest rages on with an international complaint U.S. confi dence that Canada over Washington’s use of puni- is committed to mutually ben- ABBEVILLE, La. (AP) — teacher unions, said he “didn’t Video of the meeting shows tive duties. The U.S. called it efi cial trade,” Lighthizer said. The Louisiana teacher whose see anything that warranted that that Hargrave addressed the ill-advised. “Even if Canada succeeded on widely viewed arrest at a school type of action.” superintendent directly after The complaint, which was these groundless claims, other board meeting sparked online Superintendent Jerome raising her hand to speak and fi led last month but not released countries would primarily ben- outrage has returned to work Puyau said the hate emails and being recognized. After a verbal until Wednesday, ramps up ten- efi t, not Canada. For example, even as fallout from the incident phone calls began pouring in exchange, school board member sions amid talks on renegoti- if the U.S. removed the orders rages on. after videos spread. Kibbie Pillette said Fontana ating the North American Free listed in Canada’s complaint, Gov. John Bel Edwards said “I’ve stopped reading them beckoned to a school resource Trade Agreement by the three the fl ood of imports from China he saw nothing on videos of because they’re just so bad and offi cer hired by the board, who member countries — the U.S., and other countries would neg- Deshia Hargrave’s arrest that disgusting,” Puyau said, at times confronted Hargrave, ordering Canada and Mexico. atively impact billions of dol- warranted her rough treatment. struggling to compose himself her to get her things and go. A senior government offi cial lars in Canadian exports to the Meanwhile, the superintendent in an interview with The Asso- “I’m going,” she said, said Canada is under no illusion United States.” of Vermilion Parish Schools ciated Press. He said the school making her way out. Moments that there is a risk President Nelson Wiseman, a political said he, his staff and his family system offi ces went into tempo- later — after briefl y leaving the Trump might pull the U.S. out science professor at the Uni- have received death threats. rary lockdown, and his daugh- view of any cameras — she was of the trade agreement, while versity of Toronto, said Can- Hargrave returned to the ters had to delete threats on their on the hallway fl oor with her another senior offi cial said the ada’s complaint might have classroom Wednesday. The social media. hands behind her back, being government is prepared for that been made public Wednesday local prosecutor said he won’t The turmoil follows the handcuffed and complaining possibility while not being cer- because Canada could be sig- pursue charges against Har- board’s 5-3 vote Monday night that the offi cer was hurting her. tain it will happen. Both offi - naling to the Canadian public grave, who was appalled by her approving a new 3-year con- “Stop resisting,” the marshal cials spoke on condition of ano- not to expect anything from the treatment and grateful for sup- tract raising Puyau’s salary said, lifting Hargrave to her feet. nymity because they were not coming round of NAFTA talks port from students, parents and by roughly $30,000, to about “I am not, you just pushed authorized to speak publicly. in Montreal later this month, others. A rally of support for the $140,000 annually, with incen- me to the fl oor,” Hargrave said. Canada is asking the World which he says may well be the teacher was planned Thursday tive targets that could add 3 per- Puyau said he did not order Trade Organization to examine last round. afternoon. cent per year. Hargrave’s removal or arrest. the use of duties in the United “I think Trump will give “By taking away my voice He said the raise matches While refusing to comment States, alleging they violate the six-month notice required they’ve taken away — or what other school offi cials on details, Puyau made clear international law. Canada cited under NAFTA because he will tried to take away — my First make in similar jobs. that he was unhappy with how 122 cases in which it says the see it as a negotiating tactic,” Amendment rights to speak,” Hargrave, a middle school things played out. U.S. unfairly imposed duties Wiseman said. “Trump prefers Hargrave said in a video posted English teacher, said she felt “It was not good in any way,” on foreign countries, not just bilateral negotiations with each on the Louisiana Association of like she was representing all he said. “We are a good com- Canada. of Canada and Mexico.” Educators’ Facebook page. “Go teachers in the parish by ques- munity. It took everybody by The U.S. just announced The U.S. and Canada typi- to your local school board meet- tioning the raise, at a time when surprise. I’m having a hard time duties of up to 9 percent on cally enjoy a friendly trade ings,” Hargrave said. “Speak teachers haven’t received an with this, but we care about our Canadian paper. It follows a relationship, but things have out. Be vocal.” increase in 10 years, despite teachers and our support staff.” series of similar penalties as the soured this year as Trump Edwards, who is married to growing class sizes and other Fontana did not return phone U.S. alleges unfair trade prac- has demanded big changes to a teacher and gets support from demands. messages Wednesday. tices by Canada in the form of NAFTA, which is in its 24th softwood lumber and Bombar- year. dier subsidies. Trump’s demands, which U.S. Trade Representa- range from requiring that more tive Robert Lighthizer said auto production be in the U.S. in a statement that Canada’s to having more government complaint is a “broad and ill- contracts in the NAFTA bloc go advised attack on the U.S. trade to U.S. companies, will likely remedies system.” He said it be unacceptable to Canada and would damage Canada’s own Mexico. AMERIKA SAMOA HUMANITIES COUNCIL PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT The Amerika Samoa Humanities Council is opening its Grant Program for the public non- profit organizations and public institutions in the Territory to submit program proposals. Applicants must employ important and thoughtful approaches to disseminate knowledge and information to our communities from those aspects of the social sciences that can apply to everyday lives. Program themes should focus on goals that would support the ASHC program theme of “Re-Imagining the American Samoa Dream”. Two Deadlines are scheduled for this year: • February 2, 2018 • August 31, 2018 For more information please contact our Office at 633-4870 or 258-2384.

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In this Dec 20, 2017, photo, customers write their names on a waiting list to get a table at the res- taurant of 72-year-old Th ai cook Supinya Jansuta, better known as “Jay Fai,” in Bangkok, Th ailand. Jay Fai’s once relatively quiet restaurant is now busier than ever. Th e restaurant serves renditions of ordinary Th ai dishes, like crab omelet or stir-fried noodles, all packed with fresh crab meat and super-size shrimps. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe) Michelin star boosts chef at outdoor Thai kitchen to stardom BANGKOK (AP) — After Jay Fai is the only restau- Michelin says the Bangkok spending more than three rant in the Bangkok guide listed guide was “solely, indepen- decades cooking in an unas- under the “street food” classifi - dently and anonymously” pro- suming outdoor kitchen, a wok- cation to receive a star. duced by its team of critics. wielding, goggles-wearing Thai “Jay Fai is a place that both Jay Fai said she was happy chef has been propelled to inter- taxi drivers and foodies wax about receiving the Michelin national culinary stardom by lyrical about and it’s easy to see honor, but questioned why it having her restaurant awarded a why,” the Michelin guidebook came so late in her career. Michelin star. says of the restaurant. “I’ve been cooking for 30 to Supinya Jansuta, better Bangkok is renowned for its 40 years, so I don’t know why known as “Jay Fai,” is among street food, with cart-wielding I’ve only just got it,” she said. 17 Bangkok-based chefs whose vendors selling everything from “I’m happy that they’re starting venues received the coveted Thailand’s signature noodles to to recognize Thailand and honor from Michelin in a guide- spicy tom yum goong soup. Thai chefs.”“I hope more Thai book released last month — its The stalls, with their metal people will win the award next fi rst foray into the country. folding tables and rickety year, and they don’t just give it Jay Fai, as her restaurant is plastic stools, serve as a gas- to Jay Fai again,” she said as she also known, is often featured tronomic go-to for budget-con- expertly fl ipped and tossed veg- in foreign travel guides but is scious locals and adventurous etables in a fl aming wok. mostly shunned by Thais for its tourists alike. Since receiving the accolade, high prices of what is generally In recent months, however, Jay Fai’s once relatively quiet considered cheap local food. offi cials in the military-ruled restaurant has been busier than But a closer examination of country who see street food as ever. Her shop is open from 3 the 72-year-old chef’s dishes an illegal nuisance have warned p.m. to 2 a.m., but many people reveals an abundance of fresh hawkers to clear out of some of start queueing up well before seafood and prime ingredients. the city’s neighborhoods. opening time. By afternoon “The No. 1 thing with Jay While Jay Fai is one of 14 on most days, a “full house” Fai is people say it’s too expen- Bangkok restaurants to receive sign is hung up, indicating that sive,” said Oliver Irvine, editor a single star, none got three no further customers can be of the English-language weekly stars, the highest Michelin accommodated. BK Magazine, which regularly honor. Three were awarded two After waiting in line for over critiques Bangkok’s food scene. stars — the Indian restaurant two hours, David Goldman, a “This is an old classic hole-in- Gaggan, French venue Le Nor- tourist from Los Angeles, left the wall place which charges mandie and European establish- the restaurant satisfi ed. 800-1,000 baht ($24-31) for its ment Mezzaluna. “The food was really fresh. famous crab omelet, which is Following the lead of several It was probably the best Thai nowhere near street-food prices. other Asian nations, Thailand’s food I’ve ever had,” Goldman But when you cut that thing government earmarked $4.1 said. “The only advice I have open, it’s literally bursting with million last year to commission for anyone coming here is bring the freshest crab in the whole fi ve years of Michelin Guides a book” given the long wait, he city.” dedicated to the country. added. Police search for shooter who fi red near California college SAN BERNARDINO, about 6 p.m. Wednesday near shot may have come from the Calif. (AP) — Authorities say the visual arts building. outside. a gun was fi red and a bullet hit Police Lt. Mike Madden Classes are canceled for the a building on a Southern Cali- tells the San Bernardino Sun night and students on campus fornia college campus, but there that a single shot hit a campus are on lockdown. are no reports of any injuries. building, and police are The school about 60 miles Offi cials at California State searching for the shooter. east of downtown Los Angeles University, San Bernardino The building is on the edge has about 20,000 students. said the gunfi re was reported at of campus, and police say the samoa news, Thursday, January 11, 2018 Page 11 Court rules in favor of Trump over fate of consumer watchdog NEW YORK (AP) — A fed- Trump appointee who took the order to shield it from political eral judge ruled late Wednesday bench last year, expressed skep- infi ghting.Since its creation, the in favor of President Donald ticism about whether English bureau has clawed back billions Trump and the White House would prevail in her case. of dollars in unfairly paid fees over the control of the national “Because the court has deter- and penalties for consumers fi nancial watchdog agency, the mined that English is not likely and has fi ned major banks for Consumer Financial Protection to succeed on the merits, the bal- wrongdoing — including Wells Bureau. ance of the equities would nec- Fargo, which was fi ned $100 In a 46-page opinion, Judge essarily weigh against granting million for its sales practices FAIRNESS Timothy Kelly denied Leandra her an injunction,” Kelly said in scandal in 2015.At the same We make an issue of it every day. English, the deputy director of his opinion. time, the bureau’s work has If you want to comment about our fairness, the CFPB, a preliminary injec- Both English and Mulvaney made it a top target of congres- call Samoa News at 633-5599 tion that would have stopped have claimed to be the rightful sional Republicans, who want Mick Mulvaney, Trump’s acting director of the CFPB. But to see the agency’s powers budget director, from taking on since he took over the agency, curtailed — or even eliminate a second role as acting director Mulvaney has been appeared it altogether. Mulvaney, when of the agency. far more in charge of the bureau he was a member of Congress, The confl ict arose late last than English. He has made some expressed similar opinions month when Richard Cordray, policy changes over how the about the bureau, which made named by President Barack bureau operates and announced consumer advocates fearful that Obama to lead the CFPB, last week he was bringing in his he would undo much of what stepped down and named Eng- own chief of staff. Cordray accomplished during lish as his replacement. In The CFPB was created in the his tenure. response, the White House aftermath of the 2008 fi nancial In a statement, a lawyer for named Mulvaney as the replace- crisis. It was the brainchild of English said they were “disap- Ph. 252-2964 ment for Cordray. Elizabeth Warren, who at the pointed” with Kelly’s decision. This is the second time time was a Harvard University “Mulvaney’s appointment Location:Room 209, Tedi of Samoa - Fagatogo Kelly ruled has against Eng- law professor, and now is a U.S. undermines the bureau’s inde- lish, who sought an emergency senator from Massachusetts. pendence and threatens its mis- Office Hrs. 9am to 2pm restraining order against Mul- The bureau was designed to be sion to protect American con- vaney to keep him from taking powerful and independent, get- sumers,” said Deepak Gupta, (684) 633-0179 over the agency. In that fi rst ting its funding from the Federal a lawyer with the fi rm Gupta ruling last month, Kelly, a Reserve rather than Congress in Wessler. Family Owned & Operated since 1998. We are American Samoa’s only full time Pest Control Company. We provide a very affordable and friendly service. 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He was for many years in a row to see if County; and two granddaugh- 86. he overlooked any clues. ters, Sarah Leight of Paci- Offices, Warehouses, Storage, Restaurants, Furniture Toschi died Saturday after “The Zodiac case gnawed at fi ca and Emma Leight of Los pieces, stores and cafeteria and health clinics. a lengthy illness, his daughter, him,” Jennings said. “He said it Angeles.Private services were Linda Toschi-Chambers, told gave him an ulcer.” held Wednesday. the San Francisco Chronicle. Actor Mark Ruffalo por- Toschi was put on the Zodiac trayed Toschi in the 2011 movie case after a San Francisco taxi “Zodiac.” driver was shot to death in 1969. Toschi was born in San He was removed nine years later Francisco and graduated from when he acknowledged writing Galileo High School before and mailing anonymous fan let- serving in the Korean War with ters to the Chronicle lauding his the Army. He returned to San own work. Francisco in 1953 and was hired Five people were fatally at the Police Department, where stabbed or shot to death in he worked until retiring in 1985. Northern California in 1968 Toschi’s family said the and 1969, and their killer sent retired inspector enjoyed music taunting letters and cryptograms and books. to the police and newspapers. He “could sing with the best The killer was never caught. of them,” said his daughter. He was dubbed the Zodiac “His greatest pleasure was his killer because some of his cryp- loving family, and we will miss tograms included astrological his keen sense of humor, his symbols and references. gentle guidance and his uncon- Duffy Jennings covered the ditional love.”

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