Archive for the ‘News’ Category

Togiola claims Eni is playing politics to court Manu’a Vote

Thursday, May 3rd, 2007

Reprint for Samoa News
May 03, 2007

“JUST THE FACTS PLEASE”

Letter to the Editor
Samoa News

In your article, “Togiola Claims Eni Is Playing Politics To Court Manu’a Vote,” I believe there’s some truth to what Togiola is saying but let’s look at the facts. (more…)

Senate calls for Eni to withdraw ballot proposal. Congressman didn’t consult with leaders and the public, resolution says

Tuesday, May 1st, 2007

Reprint from Samoa News
May 01, 2007

By Fili Sagapolutele
Samoa News Correspondent

The Senate has requested Congressman Faleomavaega to withdraw a federal measure he introduced in the U.S. House seeking the Secretary of Interior to place three questions on the November 2008 ballot. (more…)

Aumua invited by President Bush to attend Shamrock Ceremony with Ireland’s Prime Minster

Saturday, March 17th, 2007

March 17, 2007

St. Patrick’s Day

THE WHITE HOUSE, WASHINGTON, D.C. Aumua Amata was invited by the White House to attend the Shamrock Ceremony in the Roosevelt Room Friday with Prime Minister Bertie Ahern of Ireland. In a ceremony to symbolize in a very special way the bonds between the Irish and American people, the PM presented a bowl of Irish shamrocks to President Bush who thanked him for his strong leadership in resolving the issues of Northern Ireland and reiterated that he stands ready to help. Following the ceremony the White House held a reception with an elaborate of food and beverages to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. (more…)

Sen. Grassley enters ‘fishy’ debate over American Samoa wages

Saturday, January 20th, 2007

Reprinted from The Hill
January 30, 2007

Grassley enters ‘fishy’ debate over American Samoa wages
By Susan Crabtree

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is wading into a “fishy” debate about the minimum-wage bill that has caught American Samoa in the crossfire between a group of scrappy House Republicans and the new Democratic majority. (more…)

U.S. Minimum Wage for American Samoa a Looming Disaster

Sunday, January 14th, 2007

January 14, 2007
(Pacific Magazine)

If American Samoa’s minimum wage is tied to U.S. federal levels, as is being proposed by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the result will “kill” the territory’s economy, says Governor Togiola Tulafono. (more…)