December
12/29/08 Gov. Togiola announces new 2009 American Samoa quarter coin design
Governor Togiola Tulafono announced today the American Samoa quarter is included in the six new twenty-five cent coins designs issued next year.
12/17/08 Gov. Togiola writes to Congress, supports Territory’s tax incentive package
Governor Togiola Tulafono has written to Congressional leaders to include American Samoa in any economic recovery legislation that is considered in the near future.
12/16/08 Gov. Togiola to open Territorial Christmas Program on Wednesday night
Governor Togiola Tulafono will officially open the three-night annual Territorial Christmas Program tomorrow night presented by the choirs of the ASG workforce.
12/12/08 Gov. Togiola meets again with Dongwon Chairman Kim and says ‘tofa’
Governor Togiola Tulafono met again yesterday with Dongwon Industries Chairman Jae Chul Kim before departing the Territory.
12/11/08 Christmas Day, Fri., Dec. 26th and New Year’s Day, government holidays
Governor Togiola Tulafono has declared Christmas Day, the day after --Friday, December 26th-- and New Year’s Day as government holidays in the Territory.
12/10/08 Gov. Togiola breaks ground for new $1 million DOE Central Office in Utulei
Governor Togiola Tulafono broke ground today for the new $1 million, two-story Department of Education Central Office building in Utulei to be completed by August 2009.
12/10/08 Gov. Togiola opens ASCC venture in Mapusaga, Le Bookstore
Governor Togiola Tulafono today opened the American Samoa Community College state-of-the-art bookstore in Mapusaga called Le Bookstore.
12/09/08 Gov. Togiola holds promotions, new hires and transfers until further notice
Governor Togiola Tulafono today issued a General Memorandum to hold all employment promotions, new hires and transfers until further notice.
12/09/08 Gov. Togiola meets with Dongwon Chairman Kim, “sustainability”
Governor Togiola Tulafono today met with Mr. Jae Chul Kim, Chairman and CEO of Dongwon Enterprise, the Korean fishery company which purchased StarKist from Del Monte Foods in November.
12/08/08 Gov. Togiola bans children’s toys with lead-based paint from China
Governor Togiola Tulafono today issued an executive order to ban the importation and sale of all toys from China that has been listed by US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
12/05/08 PC Satele Galu Teutusi sworn in today as Western District Governor
Paramount Chief Satele Galu Teutusi today was sworn in as Western District Governor to serve the remainder term of PC A.U. Fuimaono, who passed away this year on September 9th.
November
11/28/08 Gov. Togiola bans import and sale of all Chinese milk on USFDA list
Governor Togiola Tulafono today issued an executive order to stop the importation and sale of Chinese dairy and dairy-based products in the Territory.
11/26/08 Gov. Togiola’s Thanksgiving message: “Thank God for family”
Governor Togiola Tulafono today expressed his gratitude to all families of American Samoa in his annual Thanksgiving message.
11/24/08 Gov. Togiola calls Fono Third Special Session for Monday, Dec. 1st
Governor Togiola Tulafono today called for the Third Special Session of the Fono for next Monday to consider ten important items, which include amendments to the $20 million loan bill.
11/18/08 Gov. Togiola & Lt. Gov Faoa win run-off election: 6,590 to 5,084
Governor Togiola Tulafono and Lieutenant Governor Faoa Sunia will return for a second term after defeating the team of Utu Abe Malae and Nua Mailo Saoluaga by 1506 votes tonight in the Gubernatorial Run-Off Election.
11/17/08 Inouye Internship announced today, applications deadline Dec. 22nd
The Office of the Governor is now accepting applications for the one-year internship with U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hi). Deadline is December 22, 2009.
11/11/08 Gov. Togiola honor veterans, past and present, today at ceremony
Governor Togiola Tulafono today paid tribute to military veterans at the annual Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Tafuna.
11/05/08 Gov. Togiola and Lt. Gov Faoa top polls, run-off election vs Utu/Nua
Governor Togiola Tulafono and Lieutenant Governor Faoa Sunia did not receive the required 50 percent plus one vote, and will face Utu Abe Malae and Nua Mailo Saoluaga in the run-off election on November 18th.
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October
10/24/08 Governor Togiola kicks off inaugural Moso’oi Rugby Sevens
Governor Togiola Tulafono today opened the Moso’oi Sevens tournament at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Tafuna.
10/24/08 Governor Togiola at Aua village $213,000 road ground breaking
Governor Togiola Tulafono today took part in the ground breaking of the Aua Village Road II Project – a 750 foot single lane mountainside road.
10/23/08 Governor Togiola breaks ground on $2.1 Procurement Road Project
Governor Togiola Tulafono broke ground today for the reconstruction of road between McDonald’s and Friendly Car Rental in Petesa.
10/22/08 Gov. Togiola announces new $2.7million federal grants
Governor Togiola Tulafono announced today new federal grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, FEMA and the U.S. Department of Transportation.
10/17/08 Indonesia Ambassador to U.S. pays courtesy call to Governor Togiola
Indonesia Ambassador to the United States - Sudjadnan Parnohadiningrat expressed his sincere gratitude for helping 42 stranded Indonesian fishermen.
10/08/08 Governor Togiola announces DOE funds draw down approved
Governor Togiola Tulafono announced today the US Department of Education (ED) has approved draw down of 2007 grant funds.
10/01/08 Lt. Gov. Faoa Aitofele Sunia approves ASG budget, vetoes 10 items
Lieutenant Governor Faoa Aitofele Sunia has approved the appropriation of the American Samoa Government annual budget for Fiscal Year 2009, with specific objections.
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September
09/30/08 Four federal departments create ICAIHR at Health Summit, MOU signed
Governor Togiola Tulafono announced today a memorandum of understanding was signed today at the Healthcare Summit by four federal departments to create the Interagency Coordinated Assets for Insular Health Response (ICAIHR)
09/30/08 Gov. Togiola cites Territory’s priorities at Health Summit in Honolulu
Governor Togiola Tulafono joined Secretary of the Interior – Pule’i’ite Dirk Kempthorne and heads of territorial governments at “The Future of Health Care in the Insular Areas: A Leaders Summit,” in Honolulu.
09/29/08 Gov. Togiola writes to Sen. Inouye, objects again to HR2830 in Congress
Governor Togiola Tulafono writes again to US Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-HI) to object to a Congressional Delegate Eni Faleomavaega House Bill that would allow foreign fishing operations in local waters.
09/24/08 Gov. Togiola opens Population Summit, “too many people, too little land”
Governor Togiola Tulafono today told the American Samoa Population Summit participants “it is all of our problem, and a problem of the future.”
09/24/08 Governor Togiola honors Western District Governor - Paramount Chief A.U. Fuimaono
Governor Togiola Tulafono today issued a General Memorandum in remembrance of Western District Governor – Paramount Chief A.U. Fuimaono, and ordered flags to flown at half mast starting this Thursday, September 25th.
09/23/08 Governor Togiola submits corrective action plans to US Dept of Education
Governor Togiola Tulafono today announced that he has submitted corrective action plans to the US Department of Education to address the Territory’s high-risk status and special conditions.
09/15/08 Governor Togiola announces HUD approves ASG Action Plan, award $1.3million
Governor Togiola Tulafono today announced the approval of $1.3 million by the Department of Housing and Urban Development as acceptance of the Territory’s Program Year 2008 Action Plan.
09/13/08 Governor Togiola pleased with net metering for renewable energy
Governor Togiola Tulafono to consider a tax credit for renewable energy residential users now that ASPA has adopted net metering rules for small renewable power generation.
09/11/08 Statement from Governor Togiola on passing of A.U. Fuimaono
Governor Togiola Tulafono today issued the following statement regarding the passing of Western District Governor – Paramount Chief A.U. Fuimaono on Tuesday night.
09/09/08 Gov. Togiola to name EOB in honor of A.P. Lutali on Friday
Governor Togiola Tulafono this Friday will officially name the American Samoa Government Building in Utulei in honor of Governor A. P. Lutali.
09/09/08 Governor Togiola proclaims September 11 Patriot Day
Governor Togiola Tulafono today proclaimed this Thursday, September 11th as Patriot Day and ordered all flags be flown at half-staff.
09/08/08 Governor Togiola takes investment opportunities to Expo in LA
Governor Togiola Tulafono returned last night after attending Real Estate Expo in Los Angeles, California.
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August
08/29/08 Gov. Togiola attends US Coral Reef Task Force Meeting in Kona
Governor Togiola Tulafono this week attended the US Coral Reef Task Force meeting in Kona, Hawaii.
08/01/08 Lt. Gov. Faoa offers condolences on passing of SPC’s Falani Aukuso
Lieutenant Governor Faoa Aitofele Sunia today issued an official statement on the passing of Falani Aukuso, Deputy Director-General of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community.
July
07/28/08 Gov. Togiola at meeting with Secretary Rice in Samoa
Governor Togiola Tulafono last Saturday participated in a Foreign Ministers meeting as part of the US Delegation, headed by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
07/24/08 Gov. Togiola to meet with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in Apia
Governor Togiola Tulafono announced today that he has accepted the invitation of U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to be a part of her delegation to meet with Pacific leaders in Apia this Saturday.
07/23/08 Gov. Togiola lifts freeze on hiring, promotions and increments
Governor Togiola Tulafono has lifted the two-month freeze on hiring, promotions and increments.
07/15/08 Governor Togiola travels to Ta’u today for new dispensary dedication and Manu’a Islands Cession Day
Governor Togiola Tulafono will depart Tutuila this morning for Ta’u to dedicate the new Dispensary and to take part in festivities of Manu’a Islands Cession Day.
07/14/08 Governor Togiola speaks to the Fono, “accomplished impressive feats”
Governor Togiola Tulafono today addressed the Fono and cited a list of legislation to be proposed in the final session.
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June
Acting Gov. Faoa A. Sunia offers condolences on death of Lt. Col. Max A. Galea’i in Iraq
(UTULEI) - Acting Governor Faoa Aitofele Sunia today offers the following statement on the death of Lt. Col. Max A. Galea’i in the province of Anbar, Iraq.
06/14/08 Gov. Togiola to unveil stamp of American Samoa flag this Saturday
Governor Togiola Tulafono will host a special ceremony for debut of the American Samoa Flag Stamp this Saturday, U.S. Flag Day, June 14th, 11am at EOB.
06/13/08 Gov. Togiola exploring use of LP gas for future ASG air conditioning
Governor Togiola Tulafono this week heard a proposal on using propane (LP [liquid petroleum]) gas to run air conditioning in future government building projects.
06/13/08 Gov. Togiola charters Fotu o Samoa for pax and cargo service to Manu’a
Governor Togiola Tulafono announced today that the Samoa government boat, Fotu o Samoa, has been contracted to provide much-needed passenger and cargo service to Manu’a.
06/13/08 Gov. Togiola signs MOU to pursue renewable and alternative energy
Governor Togiola Tulafono on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to determine the viability of using natural sources of energy to produce electricity for American Samoa.
06/13/08 Gov. Togiola announces purchase of 10 new school buses for DOE fleet
Governor Togiola Tulafono announced order of 10 new school buses in preparation for the new school year.
06/05/08 Gov. Togiola signs Teacher Reclassification Bill, “will reward excellence in teaching”
Governor Togiola Tulafono today signed the Teacher Reclassification Bill to encourage professional development of teachers in the Territory.
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May
05/23/08 Gov. Togiola honors vital public service, proclaims EMS Week – May 25 – 31
Governor Togiola Tulafono today has proclaimed May 25th to 31st as Emergency Medical Services Week in American Samoa.
05/23/08 Gov. Togiola proclaims Memorial Day, unite in prayer, flags half-mast
Governor Togiola Tulafono today proclaimed Memorial Day as a time to unite in prayer and flags to be flown at half staff until noon on Monday.
05/21/08 Gov. Togiola signs fiber optic documents, Fono hear technical presentation
Governor Togiola Tulafono today signed documents for undersea fiber optic cable, calling it “the most significant economic development project in decades.”
05/19/08 Gov. Togiola signs Absentee Military Voter Bill, honor Toa o Samoa
Governor Togiola Tulafono today signed the Absentee Military Voter Bill allowing for military service members to vote in the November election.
05/19/08 Gov. Togiola issues personnel freeze to review minimum wage increase
Governor Togiola Tulafono today issued a personnel freeze in order to determine the effect of the next increase in minimum wage on ASG operations.
05/19/08 Gov. Togiola receives three designs for Territorial Quarter from U.S. Mint
Governor Togiola Tulafono has received three designs for the American Samoa Quarter from the U.S.
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05/17/08 Gov. Togiola proclaims today “Armed Forces Day” – Fa’afetai Tautua Malo
Governor Togiola Tulafono today honored all uniformed services members of the Territory across the globe in proclaiming Saturday, May 17-- as “Armed Forces Day.”
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.
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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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