Letter to President Donald Trump
Subject: Stranded Samoan Lives Matter Talofa President Trump, I am High Chief Papali’i Su’a Lucia Bartley, a proud resident of American Samoa. I’m also a U. S. Citizen, Army Veteran. Mr. ...Read more
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Rep Vesi Appeals for Another Medical Charter
The Chairman of the House Health Committee Rep Vesi Fautanu made a plea for another medical charter flight from Honolulu. But unlike the first flight which didn’t bring any passengers on the ...Read more
Rep. Fautanu Welcomes Progress of Cabotage Bill
Manu’a faipule Vesi Fautanu Jr. is overjoyed that the sabotage bill for American Samoa has cleared a Senate Committee and he looks forward to news that its passed both the full Senate and the ...Read more
Concern About Pathologist Leaving LBJ Hospital
As the LBJ Hospital continues to pay top money to its management team and non medical staff, another top doctor is being let go because of “budget constraints” LBJ’s Pathologist Dr. Ma Ivy ...Read more
Needed Part for MV Sili Arriving Today
There’s some help on the horizon for Manu’a. Representative Vesi Fautanu reports that a part for the MV Sili which has been down for more than a month, is arriving on the cargo flight this ...Read more
Fono Takes Break, No Senate Action on Salary Bill
The Fono is now on a two week break after both houses approved a concurrent resolution for a mid term recess. The controversial House bill to increase the salaries of the Fono leaders and members ...Read more
Bill for Fono Pay Raises Clears House, 13-4
It’s now up to senators whether or not to approve the House bill for salary increases for lawmakers in the 35th legislature. This morning, the bill was approved in final reading by the House of ...Read more
