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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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