October 26, 2015 — Over two dozen local fish vendors were honored with plaques and certificates last week, from the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council (WPRFMC), the National Marine Fisheries Service – Pacific Island Fisheries Science Center, and the Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources (DMWR).

According to the inscription on the certificates, the vendors are honored for their commitment in supporting the fishery data collection in American Samoa, by submitting their monthly Commercial Receipt Books at 100% compliance from July 1, 2014 to July 31, 2015. “We appreciate your contribution to the fishery data that supports fishery management decision on the territory of American Samoa. We ask for your continued support as we strive to improve the fishery information through the Territory Science Initiative.”

The certificates are signed by the WPRFMC Executive Director Kitty Simonds, DMWR Director Dr. Ruth Matagi-Tofiga, and Director of the Pacific Island Fisheries Science Center, Michael Seki, Ph.D.

Local vendors who were presented plaques include: Milovale’s, Super K Supermarket, T.S.M., F.J. &P. Kruse, Pelene Supermarket, Sadie’s by the Sea, Sunny’s Restaurant, and Toa’s Bar and Grill.

Those who received certificates were: Jeli’s Store, Toa’s Bar and Grill, DDW Beach Café, Pelene Supermarket, P&F Mart, U.S. Mart, Hong Kong House Restaurant, Super K Supermarket, Tausala Fa’a-Tutuila Restaurant, Lucky 7, KS Mart, PJK Fish Market, Tisa’s Barefoot Bar, Happy Mart, Sook’s Sushi, The Equator Restaurant, KM Fast Food, Jade Restaurant, Louise Store, Kristopher’s Store, Manuia Restaurant, Shalhout Inc., L.Y.C. Inc., F.J. &P. Kruse, Shan J’s Park Restaurant, Josie’s Restaurant, Sadie’s Hotel, Sunny’s Restaurant, Milovale’s Inc., Figota O le Sami Seafood Market, Jin Mart (Alofau), Double Z’s Burger, and T.S.M. Mart.

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