May
05/10/08 Gov. Togiola and Lt. Governor Ipulasi announce reelection bid
Governor Togiola Tulafono and Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia formally announced Friday night they are seeking reelection in November.
April
04/30/08 Gov. Togiola announces $20.4 million for tax stimulus rebate checks
Governor Togiola Tulafono today announced $20.4 million will be disbursed as tax stimulus rebate to eligible tax payers within two weeks.
04/17/08 Gov. Togiola pays tribute to military family and retired veterans at Flag Day
Governor Togiola Tulafono today joined dignitaries from seven nations, military personnel, retired veterans and thousands of residents and visitors to celebrate Flag Day 2008 at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Tafuna.
04/12/08 Gov. Togiola dedicates Wyland Whaling Wall #96, ‘Ai o le Tai’ Mural
Governor Togiola Tulafono today dedicated the Wyland Whaling Wall to the people of American Samoa and named the mural ‘Ai o le Tai.’
04/12/08 Governor Togiola signs agreement to launch Call Center
Governor Togiola Tulafono and Infotech today signed a memorandum of understanding to build a major call center in American Samoa.
04/07/08 American Samoa hosts “Wyland” - world-renowned artist to paint mural at EOB
The artist Wyland arrived last night and will be diving in the Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary (FBNMS) today for inspiration for Executive Office Building mural.
04/02/08 Governor Togiola invites ocean artist Wyland to paint mural at EOB
Governor Togiola Tulafono today announced that world-renowned ocean artist Wyland will arrive Sunday to paint wall mural at the Executive Office Building.
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March
03/31/08 Governor Togiola welcomes Council of Pacific Arts
Governor Togiola Tulafono today welcomed the Council of Pacific Arts to the Territory as they review American Samoa’s Festival preparations.
03/13/08 Gov. Togiola returns from historic Rose Island trip
Governor Togiola Tulafono today returned to Tutuila after a 4-day trip to visit Rose Island for the first time on the NOAA ship Hi’ialakai.
03/12/08 Gov. Togiola on Rose Island (Nu’uomanu): Day 2
Governor Togiola Tulafono today spent the second day on Rose Island observing different birds and turtle nests, and also dug up the buried 1920 monument.
03/11/08 Gov. Togiola arrives at Rose Island: Day 1
Governor Togiola Tulafono arrived this morning at Rose Atoll, after a 17 hour trip on the NOAA ship - Hi’ialakai from Pago Pago.
03/10/08 Gov. Togiola travels to Rose Atoll (Nu’uomanu) on NOAA ship Hi’ialakai
Governor Togiola Tulafono today joined NOAA scientists on a cooperative study trip to Rose Atoll (Nu’uomanu) on the ship, Hi’ialakai.
03/08/08 Royal Australian Navy HMAS Childers visits AS, courtesy call to Gov. Togiola
Australian High Commissioner in Samoa - Matt Anderson and Lt. Commander Mark Taylor of the Royal Australian Navy ship, HMAS Childers, paid a courtesy call on the Governor today.
03/06/08 Governor Togiola returns to the Territory, “good to be back home”
Governor Togiola Tulafono and First Lady Mary Ann arrived tonight from Honolulu after 7 weeks off island for medical treatment.
03/05/08 Lt. Governor Ipulasi announces prayer service for Gov. Togiola this Friday
Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia today announced a prayer service will be held this Friday to offer thanksgiving for the safe return of Governor Togiola Tulafono, who will arrive this Thursday night from Honolulu.
03/02/08 Lt. Governor Ipulasi proclaims March “National Nutrition Month”
Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia has proclaimed March as National Nutrition Month.
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February 2008
02/29/08 Lt. Governor Ipulasi proclaims March “American Red Cross Month”
Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia has proclaimed March as American Red Cross Month.
02/29/08 Governor Togiola completes week of meetings in DC, returns to Honolulu
Governor Togiola Tulafono has returned to Honolulu after a week of meetings in Washington DC.
02/28/08 Gov. Togiola testifies on impact of minimum wage hike at U.S. Senate hearing
Governor Togiola Tulafono today testified on the impact of increased minimum wages on American Samoa at the U.S. Senate in Washington DC.
02/26/08 Gov. Togiola attends Interagency Group on Insular Areas meeting at DOI
Governor Togiola Tulafono today attended the federal Interagency Group on Insular Areas (IGIA) meeting chaired by Secretary of the Interior “Pulelei’ite” Dirk Kempthorne.
02/25/08 Lt. Gov. Ipulasi welcomes ASEPA Enforcement and Compliance participants
Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia today welcomed the participants of the American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA) Enforcement and Compliance Training at the Convention Center in Utulei.
02/25/08 Gov. Togiola joins governors in meeting with President Bush at White House
Governor Togiola Tulafono today joined the nation's governors in the annual visit to the White House for a meeting with President George W. Bush, as part of the National Governors Association winter meeting.
02/24/08 Gov. Togiola and First Lady Mary Ann attend White House dinner
Governor Togiola Tulafono and First Lady Mary Ann joined other governors and spouses at the White House on Sunday for a state dinner hosted by President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush.
02/23/08 Gov. Togiola at 100th anniversary National Governors Association meeting
Governor Togiola Tulafono today joined the nation's governors to kick-off a celebration commemorating the National Governors Association's (NGA) 100th anniversary in Washington DC.
02/23/08 Gov. Togiola in Washington DC for meetings, to return to AS on March 6th
Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia today announced that Governor Togiola Tulafono arrived this morning in Washington DC to attend meetings, which include the National Governors Association (NGA) Winter Meeting.
02/22/08 Lt. Gov. Togiola opens new PX Troop Store in Tafuna
Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia today opened the new PX (Post Exchange) in the compound of the old Fiatele Taulago Te’o U.S. Army Reserve Center in Tafuna.
02/22/08 Lt. Gov. Ipulasi appears at Insular Affairs Subcommittee Field Hearing
Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia today appeared at minimum wage field hearing of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Insular Affairs at Fale Laumei in Utulei.
02/21/08 Lt. Gov. Ipulasi welcomes Congresswoman Donna Christensen (D-VI) to AS
Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia officially welcomed Congresswoman Donna Christensen of the U.S. Virgin Islands to American Samoa in a brief ceremony at the airport tonight.
02/19/08 Lt. Gov. Ipulasi announces 55 submissions for American Samoa Quarter
Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia announces 55 submissions of designs for a Territorial Quarter (25 cent coin), were received by the Office of the Governor.
02/18/08 Lt. Gov. Ipulasi travels to Honolulu, returns Thursday; AG is Acting Governor
Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia departed the Territory on Sunday night to visit Governor Togiola Tulafono and attend a retirement fund investors meeting in Honolulu. Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi has appointed Attorney General Fepulea’i Afa Ripley as Acting Governor.
02/15/08 Lt. Gov Ipulasi announces Petti Tagipo Matila as intern to Senator Inouye
Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia today announced the selection of Ms. Petti Tagipo Matila, 23, as Intern to U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-HI) in Washington DC.
02/14/08 Lt. Gov Ipulasi dedicates Taputima Village Loop Road
Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia dedicated the completion of the Taputimu Village Loop Road at a ceremony today.
02/14/08 Lt. Gov Ipulasi welcomes cruise ship Amadea, “contributes to our economy”
Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia today welcomed German cruise liner “Amadea” on its very first visit to American Samoa.
02/13/08 Lt. Gov. Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia dedicates Vatia seawall
Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia today dedicated the completion of the Shoreline Protection Project in Vatia.
02/12/08 Lt. Gov. Ipulasi returns from Honolulu, Gov. Togiola “recuperating well”
Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia returned to the Territory on Sunday night from Honolulu after visiting with Governor Togiola Tulafono, who is making great progress in his recovery.
02/06/08 Territorial Prayer Breakfast Day, February 6th, church service in Faga’alu
Acting Governor Fepulea’i Afa Ripley today joined government and church leaders for the second annual Territorial Prayer Breakfast.
02/06/08 Governor Togiola Tulafono discharged from Straub Hospital in Honolulu
Acting Governor Fepulea’i Afa Ripley today announced that Governor Togiola Tulafono was discharged from Straub Hospital in Honolulu on Monday night.
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January 2008
01/31/08 Lt. Gov. Ipulasi to visit Gov. Togiola in Honolulu, AG appointed Acting Governor
Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia has appointed Attorney General Fepulea’i Afa Ripley as Acting Governor when he travels tonight to Honolulu to visit Governor Togiola Tulafono at Straub Hospital, and then continue on to Washington DC for a meeting.
01/30/08 Lt. Gov. Ipulasi says Governor Togiola doing remarkably well at Straub
Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia today said Governor Togiola “is resting well” and, so far, making a spectacular recovery at Straub Hospital in Honolulu.
01/30/08 Lt. Gov. Ipulasi offers condolences on passing of Gordon B. Hinckley
Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia today expressed condolences on the passing of Gordon B. Hinckley, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
01/29/08 Lt. Gov. Ipulasi says Governor Togiola “in good spirit and feeling fine”
Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia today issued a statement on Governor Togiola Tulafono’s recovery in Honolulu, saying “he is in good spirit and feeling fine.” .
01/28/08 Lt. Gov. Ipulasi opens temporary Farmer’s Market in Pago Pago
Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia today opened the temporary Farmer’s Market in Pago Pago at the site of the old Korea House next to Pago Park.
01/28/08 Lt. Gov. Ipulasi invites designs for Territorial Quarter from US Mint
Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia today invited the Territory’s participation in submitting designs for a Territorial Quarter (25 cent coin) that will be issued by the U.S. Mint in 2009
01/25/08 Lt. Gov. Ipulasi proclaims Feb. 6th as Territorial Prayer Breakfast Day
Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia has proclaimed Wednesday, February 6, 2008 as Territorial Prayer Breakfast Day.
01/24/08 Tourism Development Act bill to create Visitors Bureau goes to Fono
Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia has submitted to the Fono legislation that would create the American Samoa Visitors Bureau.
01/23/08 Gov. Togiola released from Tripler Army Medical Center today
Governor Togiola Tulafono was released today (Wednesday afternoon) from Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii.
01/2108 Lt. Gov. Ipulasi statement on Gov. Togiola’s steady recovery in Hawai’i
Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia today said Governor Togiola Tulafono has sat up and taken a few steps as he recovers steadily at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii.
01/18/08 Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 21st – a public holiday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 21, 2008, will be observed as a holiday in American Samoa. All government offices will be closed and normal activities will be suspended on that day.
01/17/08 Lt. Gov. Ipulasi says “big improvement” in Gov. Togiola’s condition
Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia today, in a statement, says there is a big improvement inGovernor Togiola’s condition in Honolulu.
01/17/08 Lt. Gov. Ipulasi appoints Gaea Perefoti Failautusi as Acting Treasurer
Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia today appointed Gaea Perefoti Failautusi as Acting Treasurer of American Samoa.
01/16/08 Gov. Togiola airlifted to Tripler Army Hospital in Honolulu
Governor Togiola Tulafono today was transported on an Air Force C-17 aircraft for Tripler Army Hospital in Honolulu, Hawai’i for further medical assistance.
01/15/08 Lt. Gov. Ipulasi appears on KVZK-TV regarding condition of Gov. Togiola
Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia appeared tonight on government-owned KVZK-TV regarding Governor Togiola Tulafono’s recovery at the hospital.
01/15/08 Lt. Gov. Ipulasi dedicates new Samoana school building
Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia today dedicated a new school two story building at Samoana High School.
01/14/08 Lt. Gov. Ipulasi delivers State of the Territory 2008 Address
With Governor Tog Iola Tulafono recovering from an appendectomy, Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia today delivered the State of the Territory address in a joint session of the 30th Legislature – Third Regular Session at the Fono Guest Fale in Fagatogo.
01/14/08 Lt. Gov. Ipulasi statement on Gov. Togiola’s recovery at LBJ
Lieutenant Governor Ipulasi Aitofele Sunia today issued the following statement regarding the recovery of Governor Togiola Tulafono from an appendectomy.
01/06/08 Gov. Togiola hospitalized with discomfort of stomach pain
Governor Togiola Tulafono was admitted to LBJ Medical Center in Faga’alu on Sunday morning, January 6, 2008 for observation and evaluation after experiencing discomfort from stomach pain.
01/01/08 Gov. Togiola opens Samoa Bowl 5, “show your support for our troops”
Governor Togiola Tulafono today officially threw out the first football to the Hawaii and American Samoa Football All-Stars at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Tafuna to start Samoa Bowl 5. Final score: American Samoa 22, Hawaii 7.
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