Community News Briefs

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In a May 28 memo, Chief of Staff Tuimavave Tauapa’i Laupola reminded cabinet members that the government’s Island Wide Clean-up is scheduled for Friday, May 31. He said all departments, agencies, offices and authorities are expected to participate in the monthly clean up.

The clean up was first initiated by the Lolo Administration, and is coordinated by the Island Wide Clean-up Committee (IWCC), which is co-chaired by the director of the American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency and the executive director of the American Samoa Power Authority.

“Your full support of the IWCC is greatly appreciated. Your continued dedication and commitment to this initiative has helped to improve the beauty of our natural environment and the quality of life of our people,” he said. “Let’s continue to work together to Keep Amerika Samoa Clean and Beautiful.”

Earlier this week, MASI personnel with Miss American Samoa contestants were out cleaning up Lions Park

U.S. AIR FORCE MEET & GREET

Proud U.S. Air Force members from American Samoa — MSgt Jacinta Mico and Capt. HanYoun Jeong bring over 40 years of experience to share in stories and explore recruitment possibilities.  They will be available on Monday, June 3 at the ASG Veterans Center in Tafuna from 5-7:30 p.m.

You can DM MSGT Mario Soriano on Facebook for more information.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM 2024

The Entrepreneurship Program is part of the CTE curriculum and builds on the Entrepreneurship Course to offer business education to seniors and all students, including those in private schools.

Application deadline is June 7, 2024. You can receive up to $2,000 seed money to launch your business if selected. Contact: Shiki shiki/[email protected]

SECONDARY MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024 OFFICIAL RESULTS

Five high schools competed in the Secondary Music Festival this year, Manu’a HS, Leone HS, Tafuna HS, Samoana HS, and Faga’itua HS.

First Place overall was a tie between Tafuna High School and Leone High School.

Second Place went to Samoana High School with Third Place going to Faga’itua High School.

Congratulations to all who participated.

MALALOA PUMP STATION REHAB

Improvements to the Malaloa pump station are part of the five-phase East Side villages wastewater collection system to help connect homes along the Pago Pago harbor to the ASPA sewer collection system.

improvements include:  

• •        Replacing the existing generator pad to match the floor elevation.
• •        Replacing the existing 20 HP sewer pumps with three new 70 HP sewer pumps and providing pump controls, level sensors, cables and lifting and pumping equipment.
• •        Providing new pump station lighting and electrical improvements.
• •        Providing a new transformer pad and transformer to supply power from the existing power source. 
• •        Furnishing and installing a gravity sewer line to the existing Malaloa pump station.
• •        Providing a portable backup generator mounted on a trailer.
• •        Preparing and performing a total petroleum contingency plan.
• •        Providing start-up and training services for newly installed equipment to ensure that all new equipment functions well with existing equipment.