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Gov. Togiola welcomes home Domata Peko, Rey Maualuga and Jonathan Fanene; Samoan Bengals donate $40,500 to disaster relief fund
Submitted by Newsroom on Mon, 02/08/2010 - 12:30
(UTULEI: Monday, February 8, 2010) – Governor Togiola Tulafono today welcomed home Domata Peko, Rey Maualuga and Jonathan Fanene of the Cincinnati Bengals.
In welcome remarks at the Office of the Governor, Governor Togiola lauded the three NFL players on their achievements in the National Football League, which has put “American Samoa in the limelight.”
In a special presentation, Domata Peko, on behalf of his teammates, the Cincinnati Bengals and the people of Greater Cincinnati, presented to Governor Togiola a check in the amount of $40,500 as their contribution to the American Samoa Disaster Relief Fund.
Gov. Togiola honors Sen. Tuana’itau with tribute at State funeral service
Submitted by Newsroom on Fri, 02/05/2010 - 20:58
(UTULEI: Friday, February 5, 2010) – Governor Togiola Tulafono today paid tribute to Tualauta Senator Tuana’itau Fa’atamala Tuia at State funeral services held at the Fale Samoa of the American Samoa Legislature in Fagatogo.
Joined by First Lady Mary Ann Tulafono, Chief Justice Lealaialoa Michael Kruse, Senate President Gaoteote Palaie Tofau, House Speaker Savali Talavou Ale, lawmakers, Cabinet members, and children of the late senator, Governor Togiola said in honoring a great leader, it is more important to celebrate the memory of his achievements as a lawmaker, in his village of Pava’ia’i as the sa’o, in his church, in the courts as a counselor, where he helped many people he never knew.
Territorial Prayer Breakfast 2010: “Samoa Muamua Le Atua”
Submitted by Newsroom on Wed, 02/03/2010 - 21:06
(UTULEI: Wednesday, February 3, 2010) – Governor Togiola Tulafono and First Lady Mary Ann Tulafono today joined Chief Justice Lealaialoa Michael Kruse, Senate President Gaoteote Palaie Tofau, House Speaker Savali Talavou Ale, traditional leaders, legislators, members of the Cabinet, senior staff, and the business community for the fourth annual Territorial Prayer Breakfast held at Governor H. Rex Lee Auditorium (Fale Laumei) in Utulei.Gov. Togiola: Disaster recovery update - “Rebuilding Our Community with Confidence"
Submitted by Newsroom on Sat, 01/30/2010 - 11:44
(UTULEI: Saturday, January 30, 2010) – Governor Togiola Tulafono today on his weekly radio program gave an update on the Territory’s disaster recovery and rebuilding efforts.
Permanent Housing Construction Program
Governor Togiola said the plans for Direct Assistance, through the FEMA Permanent Housing Construction Program, are ongoing with 55 applicants who had total destruction of their home. To date 44 have received site inspections to determine site feasibility with 12 applicants who have approved land use permits. Each applicant is assigned a FEMA Case Worker to help with them through the process as they work towards actual construction of the new home.
San Diego State University graduates 25 ASG employees with M.A. in Education
Submitted by Newsroom on Fri, 01/29/2010 - 17:55
(UTULEI: Friday, January 29, 2010) – Governor Togiola Tulafono today gave the commencement address for the San Diego State University (SDSU) Fall 2009 graduation at Governor H. Rex Lee Auditorium (Fale Laumei) in Utulei.
With its graduation theme –“Take the initiative and lead the way; You can make the difference”-- Governor Togiola told the 25 Masters of Arts in Education graduates, with a specialization in Educational Leadership and Counseling, that their graduation “is one of the most satisfying moments of my watch at the helm of our ship.”
American Samoa Government wins on appeal, Progressive’s $6.6 million judgment against ASG reversed
Submitted by Newsroom on Wed, 01/27/2010 - 05:58
(UTULEI: Tuesday, January 26, 2010) – Governor Togiola Tulafono today expressed his delight on the Appellate Court’s unanimous decision to reverse the $6.6 million judgment by Progressive Insurance Limited against the American Samoa Government (ASG).
“I wish to thank the Appellate Division of the High Court of American Samoa for rendering its decision in favor of ASG. We are pleased the Court has agreed with our position,” said Governor Togiola. “This was a very important court case for ASG and we are relieved that our taxpayers will no longer be burdened with the payment of $6.6 million to an insurance company.”
Gov. Togiola returns from Thailand COS meeting - “working together toward a mutually beneficial solution”
Submitted by Newsroom on Tue, 01/26/2010 - 04:30
(UTULEI: Monday, January 25, 2010) – Governor Togiola Tulafono returned on Sunday night to the Territory from meetings in Thailand and Honolulu.
In Bangkok on January 18, 2010, Governor Togiola met with Chicken of the Sea Incorporated (COS) board member Mr. Thirapong Chansiri to discuss the future of the COS Samoa Packing facilities in American Samoa.
"We offered to work together in partnership. We put our issues on the table
Gov. Togiola: "American Samoa Legislature has lost its patriarch"
Submitted by Newsroom on Fri, 01/22/2010 - 21:32
(UTULEI: Friday, January 22, 2010) – Governor Togiola Tulafono, in Honolulu for government meetings, issued the following the statement in hearing the news of the passing of Senator Tuana’itau Fa’atamala Tuia today at the age of 89.
Statement from Governor Togiola:
“It is with deep regret and sadness to learn this morning of Senator Tuana’itau Tuia’s passing today. As American Samoa’s elder statesman and longest serving member of the Fono, we have gained so much as a people, and we have so much to be thankful for as a Territory through the contribution of Senator Tuana’itau as a public servant.
Gov. Togiola announces funding development assistance for ASG departments
Submitted by Newsroom on Thu, 01/21/2010 - 03:27
(UTULEI: Wednesday, January 20, 2010) - Governor Togiola Tulafono has announced a joint working relationship with Pima Pacific Partnership of Tucson, Arizona to research public and private funding opportunities, as well as provide grant writing and program development services for the American Samoa Government (ASG).
President Obama amends disaster declaration, increases level of federal funding for American Samoa
Submitted by Newsroom on Sun, 01/17/2010 - 03:31
(UTULEI: Saturday, January 16, 2010) - President Barack Obama today informed Governor Togiola Tulafono that he has amended his disaster declaration of September 29, 2009 and authorizes additional disaster assistance to American Samoa.In a letter dated January 15, 2010, President Obama wrote to Governor Togiola:
