Governor praised for making TBAS happen

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The grand opening of the Tafuna branch of the Territorial bank of American Samoa this morning was a celebration of one of the crown achievements of the Lolo Lemanu administration.

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Bank President and CEO Mr. Drew Roberts.

He reflected on the first time that they met with Governor Lolo Moliga and heard his request to help set up the government bank .

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Roberts thanked all those who have helped TBAS from the start and continue to support it.

He pledged that the bank will  continue to provide the support and services that the people of American Samoa needs.

To commemorate the opening, TBAS presented an ornately finished wooden plaque, with six silver dollars affixed to represent each year up to this point of the bank’s development.

Governor Lolo Moliga said TBAS’s existence and success is not because of he or Roberts but because of everyone who has been behind it.  He mentioned in particular the Fono leaders.

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The opening was attended by lawmakers, directors and staff of the Governor’s Office.  Samoa’s CEO of Finance Oscar Malielegaoi and Consul General Fonoti Etuale Ioane were also present.