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American Samoa Government - PR001-10312025
Posted: October 31, 2025
The Department of Search and Rescue Breaks Ground for its New Headquarters
TAFUNA, American Samoa - This morning in Tafuna, a proud moment of unity unfolded as Lieutenant Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr. joined government leaders, community members, and distinguished guests to break ground on the Department of Search and Rescue’s (DSAR) new headquarters, a project that promises to strengthen emergency response capabilities across American Samoa.
Among the dignitaries in attendance were Vice Speaker of the House Fetū Fetui Jr., Representative Fagaima Larry Sanitoa, Senator Olo Letuli, members of the cabinet, and invited guests, all united in support of a safer, stronger American Samoa.
The ceremony, led by DSAR Deputy Director Lomu Mosese, opened with a moving invocation and spiritual message delivered by Reverend Aneli Fakahofo, grounding the event in gratitude and purpose.
The gathering reflected the territory’s collective commitment to public safety and progress. Lieutenant Governor Pulumataala delivered remarks on behalf of the government, expressing deep appreciation for DSAR’s tireless service. He called on fellow leaders in attendance to embrace collaboration, stating, “We are the leaders of this territory, and our responsibility is unity, to provide efficient service to our people.”
Following the ceremonial groundbreaking, a special presentation by the Haleck family added a generous and impactful gesture to the day. Dave Aumua Haleck on behalf of the Haleck Enterprises, Tradewinds Hotel and their family, donated a brand-new fire truck valued at $80,000, designated to serve the western region of the island, an investment in safety that was met with heartfelt applause.
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Director Utumoe Alefosio closed the ceremony with remarks that echoed the spirit of the day. He thanked all attendees, acknowledged the Haleck family’s donation as a vital enhancement to DSAR’s operations, and recognized ARPA Director John James Faumuina for his pivotal support in securing funding for the new headquarters. Director Alefosio also acknowledged SUCON International, the general contractor entrusted with construction, represented at the event by Manager Mulipola Mulipola.
The new DSAR headquarters is a reflection of resilience and the power of shared purpose. Today’s ceremony not only broke ground, laid the foundation for a future built on service, unity, and progress.
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Suatia le Lauele’ele mo le Fale Fou, Matagaluega Sa’ili ma Lavea’i
TAFUNA, Amerika Samoa - “Afai e le ati’ina a’e e le Ali’i le fale, e galulue fua i latou o e ati’ina a’e, ia tu’u atu i le Atua le galuega ma fa’alagolago atu ia te ia e manuia ai lona fa’atinoina” O le ‘autu le na ole fe’au fa’aleagaga na saunoa i ai le Susuga le Fa’afeagaiga ia Aneli Fakaofo, i le sauniga o le suaina o le ele’ele e fausia ai se Fale Fou o le Matagaluega o le Sa’ili ma Lavea’i. Na soso’o ai ma le saunoaga a le Afioga le Kovana Lutena Pulumataala e fai ma sui o le Mālō, e fa’amamafa le tāua o le galulue fa’atasi o le faigamalo i lona tafatolu tutusa, ina ia sologa lelei galuega o le tatou faigamalo e ala i latou tautua mo le atunu’u. Sa momoli fo’i lana fa’afetai ma le fa’amalosi’au i le Matagaluega ina ia fa’amaoni i lo latou vala’auina.
Na fa’ataunu’uina lenei sauniga i le Aso Faraile, Oketopa 31, 2025 i le itula e 9:00 i le taeao. Na auai atu i ai le Afioga Kovana Lutena, Afioga le Senatoa ia Olo Letuli, Afioga le Sui Fofoga Fetalai Fetu Fetui Jr, Afioga le Komesina o Leoleo ia Ta’agai’afe’ai Mōliga, Faipule ia Fagaima, Fa’atonu o le ARPA John James Faumuina, ma le sui o le Kamupani o le SUCON, fa’apea ma nisi o le mamalu o le atunu’u na fa’atasi atu i ai.
O le saunoaga a le Fa’atonu o le Matagaluega, Utumoe Alefosio, na ia ta’ua ai o le ata o le galuega na tusia e le Kamupani mai Samoa (SUCON) ma e tasi le vaiaso na tapena mai ai le ata. Na momoli lana fa’afetai i le Fa’atonu o le ARPA John James Faumuina mo le fa’atupeina o le galuega. Na maua le avanoa e saunoa ai le sui mai le Kamupani o le HALECK le Susuga ia Aumua Dave Haleck, ma ia fa’ailoa ai le mea’alofa a lo latou aiga na foa’ina ai le Sa (taavale tinei afi) e tusa lona tau ma le $80,000.00 e fai meaalofa ai mo le Matagaluega auā le auaunaga i le atunu’u, na ia fa’ailoa fo’i le tele o nisi o fesoasoani i taimi ua tuana’i a nai o latou tua’a i le ati’ina a’e o Amerika Samoa.
Na fa’ai’u le sauniga i le suaina o le ‘ele’ele ma le tatalo e fa’apa’iaina ai le Sā fou o le Matagaluega, sa auai uma mālō fa’aaloalogia mo le suaina o le ‘ele’ele ma fa’amae’a ai i upu fa’amanuia a le Fa’afeagaiga. O le Susuga lava ia Lomu Mosese o ia o le Sui Fa’atonu o le Matagaluega, sa fai ma fofoga o le aso, ma tatala ai le fili o ali’i i le manuia.
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