DECEMBER 2007
12/29/07 Gov. Togiola says doctors need to licensed, “it’s the law”
Governor Togiola Tulafono, on his weekly radio program this morning, says doctors, like all medical practitioners, nurses, lawyers and engineers, need to be licensed. It is the law,”
12/29/07 Gov. Togiola welcomes HI & AS Football All-Stars to Samoa Bowl V
Governor Togiola Tulafono and First Lady Mary Tulafono hosted an official dinner in honor of the Hawaii and American Samoa Football All-Stars on Saturday night at the Convention Center in Utulei.
12/28/07 Gov. Togiola breaks ground on $8.3 million Town-BayArea road project
Governor Togiola Tulafono today broke ground on the $8.3 million Fagatogo to Pago Pago main road reconstruction project.
12/26/07 Gov. Togiola: 100th Battalion, 442d Infantry receives alert order
Governor Togiola Tulafono has received news of an alert order from the Department of the Army for possible mobilization of the 100th Battalion, 442d Infantry --which includes Bravo and Charlie Companies in American Samoa-- to Kuwait and Iraq in the new year.
12/19/07 Gov. Togiola gives keynote address at UH Education Cohort graduation
Governor Togiola Tulafono today presented the keynote address at the graduation ceremony for 31 teachers of the University of Hawai’i Elementary and Early Childhood Education Cohort Program at H. Rex Lee Auditorium (Fale Laumei) in Utulei.
12/19/07 Gov. Togiola issues “Good Tidings of Great Joy” Christmas message
Governor Togiola Tulafono today issued his annual Christmas message in offering “good tidings of great joy” to the people of American Samoa. Contact:
12/18/07 Gov. Togiola dedicates new Nu’uuli Vo-Tech High School shop building
Governor Togiola Tulafono today officially dedicated the new shop building at Nu’uuli Vocational Technical High School, the second phase of the project at the school in Tafuna.
12/17/07 Gov. Togiola declares Christmas Eve & Christmas Day holidays
Governor Togiola Tulafono today declared Monday, Christmas Eve, December 24th and Tuesday, Christmas Day, December 25th as holidays in American Samoa.
12/07/07 Gov. Togiola SCUBA dive certified in preparation for Rose Island trip
Governor Togiola Tulafono completed a two-week scuba diving training on Friday in preparation for a Rose Island visit in March 2008.
12/06/07 Flags to be lowered half-staff on Dec. 7 - National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Governor Togiola Tulafono today ordered all United States and American Samoa flags lowered to half-staff on Friday, December 7 in remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice on that fateful day at Pearl Harbor in 1941.
NOVEMBER 2007
11/29/07 Gov’s Economic Development Advisory Council convened today
The Governor’s Economic Development Advisory Council convened today to provide significant input, constructive feedback and additional perspectives on specific economic development implementation strategies for American Samoa.
11/16/07 Governor Togiola Offers Condolences on Passing of
Associate Judge Sagapolutele Malaeola
Governor Togiola Tulafono today offered the following statement upon learning of the passing of Associate Judge Sagapolutele Malaeola:
11/24/07 Gov. Togiola honors Sgt. Lui Tumanuvao at funeral Mass
Governor Togiola Tulafono and First Lady Mary Ann Tulafono today joined U.S. Army Brigadier General John Peabody and Bishop John Quinn Weitzel of the Diocese of Samoa Pago Pago to farewell Sergeant Lui Tumanuvao at a funeral Mass at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Ili’ili.
11/23/07 Statement by Gov. Togiola on passing of Mrs. Fetaui Mata’afa in Samoa at 79
Governor Togiola Tulafono today issued the following statement on receiving news of the passing of Her Excellency Masiofo La’ulu Fetauimalemau Mata’afa in Samoa at the age of 79.
11/20/07 Gov. Togiola’s Thanksgiving message: “We thank God for Family”
Governor Togiola Tulafono today expressed his gratitude to all families of American Samoa in his annual Thanksgiving message.
11/16/07 Governor Togiola opens new-and-improved airport runway 8-26
Governor Togiola Tulafono today rededicated Runway 8-26 at Pago Pago International Airport in Tafuna after completion of the $6.8 million renovation and airstrip extension work.
11/16/07 Gov. Togiola issues Executive Order, Economic Advisory Council
Governor Togiola Tulafono today issued an Executive Order to establish the Economic Advisory Council to bring a closer collaboration between the private sector and government in economic development.
11/12/07 Acting Gov. Ipulasi honors Veterans and fallen soldiers for sacrifices
Acting Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia today honored the servicemen and servicewomen of the nation and the Territory, past and present, at the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Tafuna.
11/09/07 Gov. Togiola launch SDSU Master’s Program, Counseling Cohort
Governor Togiola Tulafono today launched the Master's Degree Program in Leadership and Counseling offered by San Diego State University (SDSU) in a brief ceremony at the Office of the Governor.
11/08/07 Veterans Day 2007 Proclamation
Governor Togiola Tulafono today issued the 2007 Veterans Day proclamation to pay special tribute to America and American Samoa’s troops, past and present, in honor of the brave men and women who have fought for our country and our territory.
11/08/07 Gov. Togiola offers sympathy, Sgt Lui Tumanuvao killed in Iraq
Governor Togiola Tulafono today expressed deep sympathy to the family of U.S. Army Sergeant Lui Tumanuvao of Ili’ili, who died in Arad Jabour, Iraq yesterday from wounds suffered when he was struck by an improvised explosive device during combat operations.
11/07/07 Governor Togiola holds monthly Cabinet Meeting
The General Accounting Office visit and payment of overtime were among topics discussed by Governor Togiola Tulafono today at his monthly Cabinet Meeting held at the Office of the Governor.
11/06/07 Gov. Togiola opens Pandemic Influenza Interagency Workshop
Governor Togiola Tulafono today opened the three-day Pandemic Influenza Interagency Collaboration Workshop at the Tradewinds Hotel in Tafuna.
11/02/07 Gov. Togiola honors Toa o Samoa Avealalo Milo at funeral service
Governor Togiola Tulafono today celebrated and honored the life of U.S. Army Specialist Avealalo Milo during funeral service at the Methodist Church in Fagaima, Tafuna.
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OCTOBER 2007
10/26/07 Gov. Togiola proclaims October 27, 2007 Make A Difference Day
Governor Togiola Tulafono has proclaimed Saturday, October 27th as Make A Difference Day in American Samoa to honor volunteerism and the important role it plays in improving the Territory as an island community.
10/24/07 Innovations in American Gov’t Award deadline extended to Oct. 31
The Office of the Governor would like to inform all government directors and deputies of the opportunity to apply for the $100,000 Innovations in American Government Awards Program sponsored by Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government.
10/16/07 Governor Togiola Pleased with the Conference in Guam
Governor Togiola issued the following statement regarding the success of the Department of Interior’s 4th Conference on Business Opportunities in Guam.
10/11/07 White Sunday Message from Gov. Togiola & Lt. Gov. Ipulasi
Acting Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia, on behalf of Governor Togiola Tulafono and their respective families, today issued the annual White Sunday message for the Territory – ““Our Children Hold A Special Place In Our Lives.”
10/05/07 Acting Gov. Ipulasi statement on death of SPC Avealalo Milo in Iraq
Acting Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia today issued a statement on hearing of the death of another Samoan soldier, U.S. Army Specialist Avealalo Milo, in Iraq.
10/04/07 Gov. Togiola to travel to Guam and Korea tonight
Governor Togiola Tulafono departs the Territory tonight for a two-week trip that will take him to Guam for a business opportunities meeting and to Korea to meet Samoan soldiers stationed there.
10/03/07 Gov. Togiola and FAA sign agreement for airport tower funding
Governor Togiola Tulafono announced this week that the American Samoa Government will receive $1.984 million from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to construct an air traffic control tower at Pago Pago International Airport.
10/01/07 Gov. Togiola launch October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Governor Togiola Tulafono today joined the American Samoa Coalition on Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and the Department of Human and Social Services to launch Domestic Violence Awareness Month to assist in curtailing uncontrolled anger that leads to violence in the home.
10/01/07 Sen. Inouye Internship applications deadline extended to Oct. 26
Governor Togiola Tulafono today extended the applications deadline for the one-year internship in the Office of U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye in Washington DC to Friday, October 26th.
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SEPTEMBER 2007
09/29/07 Gov. Togiola signs Fiscal Year 2008 Budget : $304,373,000
Governor Togiola Tulafono today signed the American Samoa Government (ASG) Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 budget of $304,373,000 and includes a list of line items vetoed. read more
09/27/07 Gov. Togiola’s statement on a proposed teachers strike
Governor Togiola Tulafono today issued a statement on a proposed teachers strike as reported in the local media. (read more)
09/24/07 Gov. Togiola issues Executive Order for short-term contract leave
Governor Togiola Tulafono today issued an Executive Order establishing policy for short-term / temporary contract employees to accrue annual and sick leave. (read more)
09/21/07 Record of Outcomes, Samoa Talks 2007 in Apia
Governor Togiola Tulafono and Samoa Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi signed the Record of Outcomes to conclude Samoa Talks 2007 tonight as part of the state dinner hosted by Prime Minister Tuilaepa at Nafanua, a government retreat facility near Vailima. Record of Outcomes in its entirety: read more
09/21/07 Gov. Togiola conclude Samoa Talks, “happy working together”
Governor Togiola Tulafono and Samoa Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi concluded Samoa Talks 2007 today that was held at the Central Bank Building in Apia. At the conclusion of the Talks, Governor Togiola expressed his thanks to Prime Minister Tuilaepa for a very successful meeting. read more
09/21/07 Gov. Togiola & Prime Minister Tuilaepa open Samoa Talks in Apia
Governor Togiola Tulafono and Samoa Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi this morning convened the 7th Meeting on Cooperation Issues Between the Two Samoas at the Central Bank Building in Apia. read more
09/20/07 Gov. Togiola arrives in Apia for the 7th Meeting on
Cooperation Issues of the Two Samoas
(APIA, SAMOA) – Governor Togiola Tulafono today arrived in Apia for the 7th Meeting on Cooperation Issues Between the Two Samoas, or Samoa Talks, that
will begin Friday morning at a new venue, the Central Bank Building. (read more)
09/19/07 Wrestling Association bronze medallists pay courtesy call on Gov. Togiola
American Samoa Wrestling Association South Pacific Games bronze medallists today expressed their appreciation for Governor Togiola Tulafono’s support during a courtesy call on the Territory’s Chief Executive at the Office of the Governor. (read more)
09/19/07 Gov. Togiola to travel tomorrow with delegation to Apia for ‘Talks
Governor Togiola Tulafono will lead the American Samoa delegation tomorrow for Samoa Talks in Apia scheduled for Friday, September 21 and Saturday, September 22. (read more)
09/18/07 Gov. Togiola appoints Lemanu Peleti Palepoi Mauga as Acting Director of the Office of Property management
Governor Togiola Tulafono today appointed Lemanu Peleti Palepoi Mauga as Acting Director of the Office of Property Management until such time as a permanent appointment is made. (read more)
09/18/07 Gov. Togiola accepts resignation of Uiagalelei Iona as Acting Director of Property Management
Governor Togiola Tulafono today accepted the resignation of Uiagalelei Iona, the Acting Director of the Office of Property Management. Uiagalelei sent a letter of resignation to the Governor today. (read more)
09/14/07 Gov. Togiola travels on MV Sili to inspect dredging work at Ofu Wharf
Governor Togiola Tulafono today arrived in Ofu, Manu’a aboard the MV Sili to inspect the completion of the first phase of maintenance dredging of the waterway at Ofu wharf, which was inaccessible when seawater sediment silted the harbor as a result of Cyclone Olaf in February 2005. read more
09/14/07 Gov. Togiola invites applicants for PBDC Senior Fellow Program
Newly elected president of the Pacific Basin Development Council (PBDC) Governor Togiola Tulafono is happy to invite applicants to the PBDC Senior Fellow Program that will allow a person from the Territories to work, carry out and implement PBDC’s strategic plan for the region. read more
09/13/07 Gov. Togiola submits to the Fono a reprogram of funds bills
Governor Togiola Tulafono today submitted to the Fono important legislation which authorizes the reprogramming of appropriated revenues in order to fund specific operations of the American Samoa Government. (read more)
09/13/07 Oversight Committee for Samoa Talks prepare for Sept. 21 meeting in Apia
The Oversight Committee of the Samoa Talks --the annual meeting of the American Samoa and Samoa governments-- met at the Office of the Governor today for discussions on preparation for the meeting of the Two Samoas. (read more)
09/12/07 First Lady Mary Tulafono tells youth & women conference, ‘lead your child,’ it’s a God-given responsibility
First Lady Mary Ann Tulafono today spoke at the Youth and Women’s Conference and told women leaders in government, church and the community to take their God-given responsibilities seriously and ‘lead your child’ to ensure that they do not turn to alcohol and drugs. read more
09/12/07 Gov. Togiola at Youth & Women conference: ‘You have the power’
Governor Togiola Tulafono today joined leaders of government, churches, community organizations, service providers and private citizens at the newly remodeled H. Rex Lee Auditorium in a conference that addressed social issues for women and youth of American Samoa. read more
09/10/07 Gov. Togiola joins nation in remembrance of 9/11 as Patriot Day
Governor Togiola Tulafono today proclaimed September 11, 2007 as Patriot Day in the Territory of American Samoa. Pursuant to Executive Proclamation, all flags in the Territory shall be flown at half-mast on September 11, 2007. (read more)
09/10/07 Statement from Gov. Togiola on Lt. Gov. Ipulasi case in Hawaii
Governor Togiola Tulafono today issued the following statement regarding Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia’s departure from the Territory on Saturday, September 8th to Hawaii. (read more)
09/07/07 Applications for Sen. Daniel K. Inouye Internship accepted now
Governor Togiola Tulafono announced today he is looking for interested applicants who wish to serve a one-year internship in the Office of U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye in Washington DC. read more
09/05/07 Flags lowered in remembrance of U.S. Congressman Paul Gillmor
Acting Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia today ordered all flags in the Territory to be lowered to half-staff in respectful remembrance of U.S. Representative Paul E. Gillmor from the state of Ohio, who passed away this afternoon in Washington DC. (read more)
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AUGUST 2007
08/31/07 Gov. Togiola signs up for fiber optic with PacRim East cable
Governor Togiola Tulafono today in Honolulu signed a letter of intent for redeployment of the Pacific Rim (PacRim) East cable from American Samoa to Hawaii. (read more)
08/31/07 Gov. Togiola elected PBDC president at Lana’i summer meeting
After serving as acting president of the Pacific Basin Development Council (PBDC) for the last three years, Governor Togiola Tulafono was elected by the PBDC Board as president on August 28th at the annual summer meeting that was held in Lana’i, Hawaii. (read more)
08/30/07 Gov. Togiola submits FY’08 Proposed Final Budget to the Fono
Governor Togiola Tulafono has submitted to the Fono the Proposed Final Budget of the American Samoa Government (ASG) for fiscal year 2008 for Legislative review and to provide for its appropriation..(read more)
Acting Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia issues statement on Uiagalelei Iona federal case
(UTULEI) – Acting Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia today issued the following statement regarding the federal court case of Mr. Uiagalelei Iona, Acting Chief Property Management Officer (read more)
USCRTF ends meeting with tour of Ofu and Olosega
The U.S.Coral Reef Task Force completed its very productive 18th meeting with a weekend visit to Ofu and Olosega, Manu'a, where they attended Sunday church service at CCCAS Olosega and were honored guests at a feast hosted by Rev. Setefano Pouli, the village chiefs and orators and the Olosega congregation. (read more)
08/24/07 US Coral Reef Task Force meeting ends, a great success
After four intensive days of workshops and meetings, the 18th meeting of the United States Coral Reef Task Force (USCRTF) came to a close on Thursday. (read more)
08/23/07 Gov. Togiola orders reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
Gov. Togiola Tulafono today addressed the effects of global warming at the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force meeting by ordering the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions produced by the American Samoa Government. (read more)
08/23/07 Gov. Togiola wishes Team American Samoa good luck at SPG
Governor Togiola Tulafono today offered his best wishes to the American Samoa team that will participate in the 13th South Pacific Games (SPG) that begin in Apia, Samoa this Saturday, August 25th. (read more)
StarKist makes annual tax payment
Governor Togiola Tulafono is presented with a $3 million check from StarKist Samoa General Manager Brett Butler as the company’s annual tax payment, while Human Resources Manager Solaatoa Melila Purcell looks on. Gov. Togiola expressd his sincere thanks to StarKist Samoa and parent company Del Monte for the continued support to the American Samoa Government and for providing the many jobs on island. (read more)
08/14/07 ASCC Opening Day
Governor Togiola Tulafono offered words of motivation and encouragement to the ASCC administration, faculty and staff at the official opening of the college’s academic year on Tuesday, August 14th (read more)
08/13/07 Governor Togiola at DMWR christening of Pualele
The new Marine & Wildlife Resources vessel "Pualele," christened on Monday, August 13thC and replaces the ever-reliable Sausauimoana, which was in service for thirty years. Funding for the new boat came from the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration program through the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
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JULY 2007
07/06/07 Gov. Togiola welcomes 55 new police officers at ceremony
Governor Togiola Tulafono today welcomed 55 men and women into the ranks of police officers of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) at a graduation ceremony held at the Fono Guest Fale in Fagatogo. (read more)
07/04/07 Gov. Togiola celebrates 4th of July with message of thanks
Governor Togiola Tulafono today joins the Territory in celebrating the 4th of July holiday with a message of thanks for the freedom that comes with the celebration that makes this day very special in the U.S. and its territories.(read more)
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JUNE 2007
06/28/07 Pat Galea’i and Uili Leauanae certified specialists for HOME program
Governor Togiola Tulafono announced today that Pat M. Galea’i and Uili Leauanae recently became certified as Specialists for the Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program after passing HUD exam in Honolulu. (read more)
06/25/07 Gov. Togiola dedicates $1.69 million Tafuna Airport building
Governor Togiola Tulafono today dedicated the new FAA-funded administration building at Pago Pago International Airport in Tafuna. (read more)
06/20/07 Gov. Togiola welcomes Pacific Island Legislatures meeting
Governor Togiola Tulafono today attended the opening of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures (APIL) General Assembly at the Fono Guest Fale in Fagatogo. (read more)
06/19/07 Gov. Togiola: “Start of new era for Samoa”
Governor Togiola Tulafono and First Lady Mary Ann Tulafono today attended the swearing in ceremony of Samoa’s new Head of State – His Highness Tuiatua Tupua Tamasese Efi at Parliament House in Tiafau, calling it “the start of a new era for Samoa.”(read more)
06/18/07 Gov. Togiola to attend His Highness Tuiatua swearing-in in Apia
Governor Togiola Tulafono will attend the swearing-in ceremony of new Samoa Head of State tomorrow, Tuesday, in Apia. (read more)
06/13/07 Sec. Kempthorne bestowed title “Puleleiite” – ruler who foretells future
Secretary of the Interior – Dirk Kempthorne today was bestowed the Samoan chiefly title of Pulele'i’ite, or “the ruler who can foretell the future” at the conclusion of the welcome ava ceremony in Pago Pago. (read more)
06/13/07 Sec. Kempthorne tours Bay Area, National Park and StarKist
Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia today joined Secretary Kempthorne on a tour of the Bay Area, National Park of American Samoa in Vatia and StarKist Samoa cannery in Atu’u. (read more)
06/13/07 Gov. Togiola and Sec. Kempthorne sign $188,000 grant award
Governor Togiola Tulafono and Secretary Dirk Kempthorne today formally accepted a Department of Interior grant award of $188,000 to fund a workforce study for American Samoa. (read more)
06/13/07 Gov. Togiola and Sec. Kempthorne join leaders for working lunch
Governor Togiola Tulafono and Secretary of Interior ‘Puleleiite’ Dirk Kempthorne today joined local leaders for a working lunch hosted by Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia at the Convention Center in Utulei. (read more)
06/13/07 Gov. Togiola meets with DOI Secretary Dirk Kempthorne
Governor Togiola Tulafono today met with Secretary of the Interior – Dirk Kempthorne at Government House on Maugaoali’i to discuss a variety of concerns and needs of the Territory. (read more)
06/13/07 Governor Togiola welcomes DOI Sec. Kempthorne to Pago Pago
Governor Togiola Tulafono welcomed U.S. Secretary of the Interior – the Honorable Dirk Kempthorne – to the Territory last night for the start of a 38-hour visit that will include meetings with government and traditional leaders and a tour of the National Park, StarKist Samoa and facilities in the Western District. (read more)
06/12/07 Gov. Togiola welcomes American Pacific Nursing Leaders Council
Governor Togiola Tulafono today welcomed the American Pacific Nursing Leaders Council conference participants to American Samoa as the Territory hosts the annual meeting of health care leaders. (read more)
06/08/07 Gov. Togiola to restructure scholarship program and professional training
Governor Togiola Tulafono, in an official address today aired on KVZK-TV, said the American Samoa Government will restructure its scholarship program because, in his words, “the results have been very disappointing with only a few past recipients graduating and return home to stay.” (read more)
06/03/07 Gov. Togiola statement on passing of Sen. HC Faiivae Apelu Galea’i
Governor Togiola Tulafono today offered the following statement upon learning of the passing away of Senator High Chief Faiivae Apelu Galea’i. (read more)
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MAY 2007
05/28/07 Gov. Togiola gives Memorial Day Address at Satala Cemetery
Governor Togiola Tulafono today laid a wreath at the tombs of Satala Cemetery and gave his annual Memorial Day address as part of the American Samoa Government- Office of Veterans Affairs ceremony in honor of those who gave their lives in service to America and American Samoa. (read more)
05/18/07 Gov. Togiola Armed Forces Day thank you message
Governor Togiola Tulafono today, on behalf of the people and government of American Samoa, expressed his sincere gratitude to all of the Territory’s men and women in the Armed Forces of the United States of America for their patriotic service in support of “our people and our Nation. “ (read more)
05/18/07 Gov. Togiola attends His Highness Malietoa’s funeral in Apia
Governor Togiola Tulafono and First Lady Mary Ann today in Apia attended the funeral service of His Highness Malietoa Tanumafili II, who died on May 11th at the age of 95. (read more)
05/12/07 Gov. Togiola statement on death of His Highness Malietoa
Gov. Togiola today expressed sadness in hearing of the passing of His Highness Malietoa Tanumafili II – Head of State of Samoa, in Apia last night. (read more)
05/08/07 Gov. Togiola announces new cannery impact project
Governor Togiola Tulafono today announced the initiation of a three-phase cannery impact project that will determine possible adverse developments of cannery operations in the future. (read more)
05/03/07 Lt. Gov. Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia to attend PICL meeting
Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia will travel tonight in place of Governor Togiola Tulafono to attend the 8th Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders (PICL) in Washington DC that will begin on Monday, May 7th. (read more)
05/03/07 Gov. Togiola to miss PICL meeting, will attend soldier funeral
Governor Togiola Tulafono announced today that Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia will take his place at the Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders in Washington D.C. next month so that he can attend funeral services for Sgt. Raymond Seva’aetasi on island. (read more)
05/02/07 Undersea cable and flu plan discussed at Gov’s Cabinet meeting
Governor Togiola Tulafono today at the monthly cabinet meeting reported on his trip last week to Noumea, New Caledonia for discussions about the undersea fiber optic cable, and he also talked about the Territorial Pandemic Influenza Operations Plan. (read more)
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APRIL 2007
04/30/07 House confirms Fepulea’i as Attorney General
It is now official. Fepulea’i Afa Ripley Jr. is the new Attorney General after receiving confirmation in the House of Representatives today by a vote of 14-1. (read more)
04/30/07 - Governor Togiola congratulates Samoan NFL draftees
(UTULEI) - Governor Togiola Tulafono today was delighted to join in celebration on hearing the great news of the Territory's former high school football players being drafted by the NFL (read more)
04/27/07 - Governor Togiola attends sub-marine cable meeting in Noumea
(NOUMEA) - Governor Togiola Tulafono joined Pacific regional leaders this week for a special two-day meeting on discussions of about sub-marine fiber cable network. The meeting was facilitated by the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC), in collaboration with the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and Alcatel Lucent in Noumea, New Caledonia. (read more)
04/26/07 Senate confirms Fepulea’i as Attorney General
Governor Togiola Tulafono today expressed his sincere thanks in hearing of the Senate confirmation of Fepuleai Afa Ripley Jr. as Attorney General. (read more)
04/23/07 Gov. Togiola proposes Guest Worker Permit bill
Governor Togiola Tulafono today submitted legislation at the Fono’s special session authorizing the issuance of guest worker permits by the Attorney General of American Samoa. (read more)
04/23/07 Gov. Togiola asks Fono for $1.7m for LBJ Hospital
Governor Togiola Tulafono today submitted in the Fono’s special session proposed legislation that will authorize the American Samoa Medical Center Authority (ASMCA) to borrow $1.7 million of the funds that were authorized under the LBJ Loan Bill. (read more)
04/18/07 Flags half-staff as mark of respect for Virginia Tech victims
Governor Togiola Tulafono today announced all flags in the Territory are to be flown at half-mast as ordered through Executive Proclamation signed by President George W. Bush on April 17, 2007 to honor the victims of the tragedy at Virgina Tech. (read more)
04/18/07 Governor Togiola appoints Marie Ala’ilima as ALJ Pro Tempore
Governor Togiola Tulafono today appointed Ms. Marie Ala’ilima as Administrative Law Judge Pro Tempore and will submit her nomination for confirmation during the special session of the Fono, which begins on Monday, April 23rd. (read more)
04/16/07 Gov. Togiola appoints Fepulea’i Afa Ripley Jr. as Acting AG
Governor Togiola Tulafono today appointed Fepulea’i Afa Ripley Jr, as Acting Attorney General and will submit his nomination for confirmation during the special session of the Fono, which begins on Monday, April 23rd. (read more)
04/16/07 - Rear Admiral Brice-O’Hara pays courtesy call to Governor Togiola
(UTULEI) - Rear Admiral Sally Brice-O’Hara, Commander of the Fourteenth Coast Guard District paid a courtesy call on Governor Togiola Tulafono on Monday at the Office of the Governor. (read more)
04/16/07 - Governor Togiola welcomes dignitaries on island to Flag Day 2007
(UTULEI) – Governor Togiola Tulafono arrived back in the Territory on Sunday night along with guests for American Samoa’s 2007 Flag Day celebration.(read more)
04/15/07 - Governor Togiola returns from Education Symposium in Arizona
(UTULEI) – Governor Togiola Tulafono returned to the Territory on Sunday night after attending a one-week trip off island that included participation at the 2007 Governors Education Symposium in Scottsdale, Arizona. (read more)
04/13/07 - Governor Togiola mourns death of Sgt. Raymond S. Seva’aetasi
(UTULEI) – Governor Togiola Tulafono, in Honolulu awaiting return to the Territory on Sunday night, expressed his sincere condolences on hearing of the death of another Samoan soldier in Iraq. (read more)
02/27/07 - Governor's message on the passing of Malaetele Dr. Lui Tuitele
(WASHINGTON DC) - Governor Togiola Tulafono today expressed his sadness on hearing of the news of the passing of former DOE director, Malaetele Dr. Lui Tuitele. The following is the official statement from Governor Togiola: (read more)
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