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American Samoa Government - PR002-11142025
Posted: November 14, 2025
Suaina o le Lau’ele’ele mo le Malae Ta’alo Fou mo le Paka i Onesosopo
AUA, Amerika Samoa - Na ‘auai atu le Afioga le Kovana Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula i le sauniga mo le suaina o le ‘ele’ele i le Paka i Onesosopoa, lea na fa’ataunu’uina i le aso 12 Novema, 2025 i le 10:00 le taeao. O lenei matāti’a ua ausia mo se polōketi fou ale Matagaluega o Paka ma Malae Ta’alo. Sa ‘auai atu ai le Sui Peresetene o le Senate, Faipule ia Faimealelei e fai ma sui o le Maota o Sui, fa’apea sui o le Afio’aga, mamalu o le Kapeneta ma nisi lava na mafai ona fa’atasi atu i lenei fa’amoemoe ua leva ona lavasi.
O le fofoga o le aso ole Sui Fa’atonu (DPR) ia Taimalelagi Dave Godinet, na ia fola’ulaina pa’ia ma mamalu o le aofia. O le fe’au fa’aleagaga na saunoa i ai le Afioga le Tiakono Katekisi Lui Polu.
Na fa’avaeina le Paka i Onesosopo i le 1984 ma mae’a i le 1990, ma o se Aseta ua leva ona fa’atinoina ai fuafuaga a le afio’aga fa’apea fa’afiafiaga a Amerika Samoa. Na tanoa fa’alele le Kovana Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula, ma sa’afi le tala fa’asolopito o le Paka, ma ta’ua ai, “O le asō ua toe afua ai le taeao fou o lena talatu’u ma toe fa’amautu ai so’otaga o A’iga ma nu’u i Onesosopo nei.”
Na toe fa’amanino atili e le Kovana le ‘anofale o lenei galuega. O se polōketi lenei Malae Ta’alo fou, e sili atu ona fausia ia maua ai le soifua maloloina ma le lotogatasi o a’iga ma fanau e fiafia ai. Ina ua ma’ea le suaina o le ‘ele’ele, na fa’ailoa e le Fa’atonu o le DPR, Andrew A. Pelesasa, e $3.2 miliona le tupe ua fa’amoemoe e fa’agaioia ai lenei galuega. Ua tu’uina atu foi le polōketi i le Rainbow Construction latou te fausiaina i totonu o le 12 masina. O le agaga lava o le fa’afetai i pa’aga uma mo le galulue fa’atasi ma le fa’amaoni i le fa’atinoina o le galuega.
O lenei Malae Ta’alo fou, o le a fai ma lu’itau i tupulaga mo le aga’i i luma. O le a atina’eina lo latou soifua ta’alo ma avanoa e maua ai pea mafutaga o tupulaga o Amerika Samoa. O lenei polōketi, e lē
gata i le fa’aaogaina ai o le tupe mo atina’e, ae o se avanoa e mautū ai so’otaga o tupulaga i afio’aga ma fa’aleleia ai le soifua maloloina lelei, a’o se tala’ave e tā mau pea mo augatupulaga o lo’o aga’i mai. O le Paka i Onesosopo, o se tuluiga o mafaufauga e fai ma fa’amanui’aga mo le Falelima i Sasae.
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The Department of Parks and Recreation Breaks Ground for the New Onesosopo Park Sports Complex Project
AUA, American Samoa - A significant milestone was reached in the development of the new Onesosopo Park Sports Complex Project. Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula joined leaders from the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), distinguished guests, employees, and members of the community to officially break ground on the long-anticipated project.
The ceremony was officiated by DPR Deputy Director Taimalelagi Dave Godinet, who warmly welcomed everyone with a message emphasized with gratitude. The program continued with an empowering spiritual message from Deacon-Catechist Lui Polu, whose words of faith ensured encouragement, unity, and purpose for the day’s event.
Originally envisioned in 1984 and completed in 1990, Onesosopo Park has long stood as a cornerstone of community life and recreation in American Samoa. In his remarks, Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula reflected on the park’s history and enduring significance, stating, “Today, we renew that legacy and reaffirm our commitment to providing spaces that strengthen the bonds of family and community.”
Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula continued on to highlight the deeper meaning behind the project, noting that “this new Sports Complex represents more than fields and facilities, it is an investment for our children and families. Through this project, we are building more than structures - we are building a stronger, healthier, and more united community.”
Following the ceremonial groundbreaking and concluding the event, DPR Director Andrew A. Pelesasa announced that the project carries a $3.2 million budget with the winning bid awarded to Rainbow Construction, and is projected for completion within an approximately 12-month timeframe. He expressed his gratitude to all project partners for their collaboration and dedication in making the project a reality.
The new Sports Complex reflects a renewed commitment to progress and community development, standing as a symbol of faith, opportunity, and inspiration for the youth of American Samoa. The project represents not only an investment in recreation and infrastructure but also in the health, well-being, and unity of our community, ensuring a lasting legacy for generations to come.
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