08/03/09 Acting Gov. Fepulea’i to welcome US Rep. Rahall and House Natural Resources Committee on Tuesday

Acting Gov. Fepulea’i Afa Ripley Jr. will welcome Chairman Nick Rahall (D-WV) and delegation on Tuesday for an overnight visit.

07/29/09 Gov. Togiola opposes foreign tuna boats to fish in AS EEZ with no direct benefit to the Territory

Governor Togiola Tulafono has dispatched letters to D.C. to oppose initiative allowing foreign tuna boats to hold U.S. license to fish in American Samoa’s Exclusive Economic Zone.

07/28/09 Gov. Togiola and minimum wage petition enroute to nation’s capital

Governor Togiola Tulafono and the Territory’s top leaders to present to the White House the Petition signed by over 12,000 residents in hope for a more fair scheme.

07/14/09 Gov. Togiola asks President Obama to intervene on minimum wage issue

Governor Togiola Tulafono has written to President Barack Obama in request of a meeting to discuss the American Samoa minimum wage issue.

07/13/09 Gov. Togiola addresses Fono at opening of second regular session

Governor Togiola Tulafono “spoke of challenges brought to bear in more ways than ever have imagined.”

07/09/09 Gov. Togiola accepts invitation to speak at opening of Fono on Monday

Governor Togiola Tulafono has been invited by the Fono to address the opening of the Second Session of the 31st Legislature on July 13, 2009.

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07/10/09 Gov. Togiola announces $60,000 grant for Gross Domestic Product development

Governor Togiola Tulafono today announced technical assistance funds from DOI for DOC Statistics Division.

06/19/09 Gov. Togiola: Happy Father’s Day to all Dads of American Samoa

Governor Togiola Tulafono today issued his annual greeting for all Dads in preparation for Father’s Day this Sunday, June 21st.

06/12/09 Gov. Togiola: “‘Fear of the Lord is the Beginning of Wisdom”; Vikings grad 137

Governor Togiola Tulafono today told Faga’itua High School graduates to “restrain your pride when it is hard to control.”

06/11/09 Gov. Togiola tells 179 LHS grads: “‘Patience Can Conquer Destiny’ if you have endurance and stamina”

Governor Togiola Tulafono today, as commencement speaker, told Leone High School graduates that events in their lives are predetermined, but still require hard work.

06/10/09 Gov. Togiola: “Dream of self governance by forefathers is deteriorating”; THS grad 282

Governor Togiola Tulafono told Tafuna High School graduates it is “time to reshape the dream” because American Samoa has become “less of a strategic asset to America.”

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