Ofu beach featured as one of five undiscovered beach destinations
Son of Samoa makes it big at Wake Forest
Wake Forest University sophomore, James Johnson (23) dunks over Indiana's Matt Roth (2) during the first half in Winston-Salem on Wednesday. Johnson scored 21 points for the Deacons. [+] |
Texas A&M Commerce wins inaugural Harvey Martin Classic
Texas A&M University-Commerce Lions defeated East Central Oklahoma 27-15 victory in the inaugural Harvey Martin Classic on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 29, 2008 at the Cotton Bowl. [+] |
Samoan superstar linebackers caught in action
Samoan USC star linebackers, Rey Maualuga and Kaluka Maiava, drop back for pass coverage at practice on Howard Jones USC practice field on the USC Campus, Dec. 2, 2008. [+] |
Trojan freshmen get in the act
Samoan freshman redshirt offensive lineman , Abe Markowitz, seals off nose tackle team mate, Christian Tupou, in half speed drills as he helps his Trojans prepare for their high profile Crosstown Rivalry versus the UCLA Bruins. [+] |
New Samoan Congregation established in North Carolina“Remember the love of God.” This was the theme for Missionary Mana’omia Tauanu’u’s first sermon on Nov. 23, 2008 to his new Congregation, a non-denominational church, “Ekalesia Kerisiano Amerika Samoa Ft. Bragg & Fayetteville” in North Carolina. It was through the love of God the new Samoan Congregation was established leading to its christening on Nov. 16, 2008. LF Mageo Aga-Laupola [+] |
Jamal Kelemete Atofau named MVP
Jamal Kelemete Atofau was recently named Most Valuable Player of the Year (Defense) for Bellevue High School in Washington State where he was a member of the football team that won the Washington State 3A Football Championship 2008. [+] |
NC State football signs Samoana grad
North Carolina State football has signed New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) defensive tackle Nathan Mageo. Mageo, listed at 6-3, 285 pounds, was a big presence on defense and is rated as a three-star prospect by both Scout.com and Rivals.com. [+] |
Leata Te’o pays tribute to her father
My name is Leata Te’o of Sailele, Pago Pago, and Iliili. I am 13 yrs old. I want to pay tribute to my father, Junior Taulago Te’o, a victim of this no-cure-disease called ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis); also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. As far as I know, I think only my dad and aunty Pele Langkilde have been officially diagnosed with this disease in American Samoa. [+] |
Hawaii teams welcomed with traditional Samoan ava ceremony
Hawaii athletes, coaches and support staff in American Samoa for the 6th Annual Samoa Bowl witnessed the faaSamoa first hand yesterday when they were welcomed respectfully by the local Samoa Bowl committee and teams during an ava ceremony at the Tafuna High School gymnasium. PT Perelini [+] |
Two students travel to Australia on Rotary’s PACE Program
The Rotary Club of Pago Pago, under its Pacific Cultural Exchange (PACE) Program, has sent two students to Australia while the families of the two students — Manumalo High School’s Levetina King and Faasa’o/Marist High School’s Michael Civale — are hosting Rex Arnott — a student from the Blue Mountains area of New South Wales. Tina Mata’afa [+] |
American Samoa All Stars champs at Samoa Bowl VI
The American Samoa All Stars are this year’s Samoa Bowl Champions after defeating Hawaii All Stars 42-20 on Friday night, Jan. 2, 2009 at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Ili'ili. PT Perelini [+] |
Christmas in Samoa
Christmas with the Head of State, the Samoan way. Festive night at Tuutuu i le loloto hall, in Apia at Christmas 2008. In attendance was the Head of State Tuiatua Tupua Tamasese Efi . [+] |
Samoa All Stars beat Hawaii in 6th Annual Samoa Bowl
The American Samoa All Stars defeated Hawaii All Stars 42-28 in the 6th annual Samoa Bowl on Friday at the Veterans Memorial Stadium in Ili’ili. PT Perelini [+] |
Former ASCC music teacher Rosemary Lewis passes awayFor nearly twenty years, a mention of ASCC and music in the same breath inevitably brought forth the names of Bob and Rosemary Lewis. Working as a team at American Samoa’s Community College, the couple left an indelible mark upon their students, many of whom thought of the two as their “campus parents.” Samoa News Staff [+] |
Ava Ceremony honors Howard Dean
Governor Howard Dean receives the ceremonial Ava at a gathering held at Government House at Mauga o Ali’i on Friday, Jan. 9, 2009. [+] |
Fagaitua grad receives All-Coast defensive award in California
A local football player, A.T. Aoelua who played for the Fagaitua Vikings, received major awards in the All-Coast Conference football team. PT Perelini [+] |
New archeological site mapped near Vatia
Vatia villagers have always known these sites that lie inside the National Park, exist on Faiga ridge in Vatia. Led by NPS archaeologist Epifania Suafo’a-Taua’i, NPS staff, along with congressional candidate Aumua Amata visited the area on Friday, Jan. 9, 2009. [+] |
Turning stumbling blocks into stepping stones
Florence Tuto’atasi Wasko didn’t start out planning to be a physical therapist. She didn’t start out planning to study medicine at all. Her passion was tennis (with soccer a close second) and as she grew up on the island of Tutuila, under the watchful eye of “wonderful coaches” and supportive parents, she became skilled in the sport. Teri Hunkin [+] |
Samoan football player makes his mark in two-time Class 5A State Championship in Utah
As the Alta High School Hawks dominated the Class 5A Utah State Championship against a powerful Bingham High School for two straight years, a young and upcoming local star raises his hand to college football teams. Peri Perelini [+] |
Making traditional ‘afa
Four-year old Simon V. Elise looks on as Alo Tualau of Vaitogi, demonstrates the traditional Samoan craft of making ‘afa or sennit from the fibers of a special coconut during the ‘Iana’ilau A Tina’ Organization market held Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 at Suigaula, Utulei Beach. Tina Mata'afa [+] |
Cassie Suafaoleaiga Falefou Perofeta celebrates a birthday
Wishing you a Happy 8th Birthday & many more years to come... God bless! [+] |
49ers Isaac Sopoaga visits family
Fans surround San Francisco 49ers #90, defensive tackle Isaac Sopoaga (seated) and wife Tumua Sopoaga during a get together with family and friends at the Bowling Alley, Saturday evening, Feb. 7, 2009. [+] |
Lumana’i Mo Samoa raises $15,000 for scholarships for Samoan studentsFarrington High School Auditorium in Hawaii echoed sounds of cheers and applause as participating groups from the local area performed dance numbers in 10-15 minute time slots to raise funds for the annual Lumana’i Mo Samoa scholarship program. Easter Asi [+] |
Are you a “uuaaahhhh” Greeter? A unique nonverbal Samoan communication
This piece is NOT about the Wal-mart greeter; this piece is about the “uuaahhh” greeter! A “uuaaahh” (pronounced ooohhh-wwaahh) greeting is a unique form of nonverbal Samoan communication. by Easter Asi [+] |
Samoan students at NDSU work to stem stateside flooding
Students at North Dakota State University (NDSU) are pitching in 24 hours a day to help stem the recent flooding in the upper midwest United States. Among the students volunteering are two from American Samoa and two of Samoan descent. [+] |
Fesoasoani fanau Samoa i le puipuia o a’ai o North Dakota i le malolosi o lologa
FARGO, N.D. (AP) -- Ua faatonuina e leoleo o le setete o North Dakota ia nisi o aiga i le a’ai o Fargo, faapea se nofoaga o lo’o tausi ai tama ma tina matutua, ina ia o ese mai o latou fale ina ua amata ona masaesae taga palapala na siomia ai le a’ai, i le faateteleina o lologa i lea setete. [+] |
Faleomavaega talks Saturday’s on FM 104
Congressman Faleomavagea Eni Hunkin (center), pictured with Samoa News reporters Ausage Fausia (left) and Tina Mata’afa (right), November 2008 at the Samoa News office in Fagatogo. [+] |
Tiffany Smith-Anoa’i named vice president, Diversity & Communications, CBS television
(BASED ON A PRESS RELEASE) — Tiffany Smith-Anoa’i has been appointed Vice President, Diversity & Communications, CBS Television, expanding her current role in the Communications department and establishing a newly created executive position on the West Coast to build diversity efforts across the Company. The announcement was made this week by Josie Thomas, Senior Vice President, Diversity, CBS Corporation, and Chris Ender, Senior Vice President, Communications, CBS Television. [+] |
Tanoai Reed: Raising the Bar
Thirty-three year old, Tanoai Reed, flops on to a dining room chair with a grateful sigh. “Vevela, hot,” he says. The well-known Samoan stuntman (a stand-in double for Tongan actor, Tyler Tione, in the new NBC television series Life) lets fall from his shoulders the straps of a sagging, sweat-stained body suit. He has the physique of a 100-yard dasher. But with the padded prop, he looks every bit the robust Tyler — from the hefty midsection to the winged goatee. Daniel Pouesi [+] |
Polynesian entertainment pioneer honored at University of Hawaii Stars of Oceania Luncheon
Al Harrington being honored by Her Highness, Masiofo Filifilia Tamasese of the Independent State of Samoa with a traditional ulafala lei for his accomplishments as a Polynesian pioneer in the fields of education, entertainment and sports. [+] |
Flag Day in Abu Dhabi
Former resident, Dr. Chuck McCutcheon (middle), celebrates American Samoa’s Flag Day on Apr. 17, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — an Arab country in the Middle East — by teaching Advanced Trauma in Abu Dhabai, but dressed for the part, waving the American Samoa Flag. [+] |
Island Family Magazine goes for a natural cover girl
Twenty-month old Taimane Amisone is a natural born model, posing here on the cover of this month’s issue of “Island Family Magazine” published in Honolulu. Miss Taimane is the winner of the magazine’s Cover Kids 2008 contest. [+] |
President Barack Obama presents the Commander in Chief trophy
President Barack Obama presents the Commander in Chief trophy to the U.S. Naval Academy football team, Tuesday, April 21, 2009, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Behind at right is head coach Ken Niumatalolo. [+] |
Lions farewell BMI team
Chris King, (Center) president of the Lions Club of Pago Pago, shown here with his wife Danielle (next to Chris) and members of the visiting Benevolent Missions International Team who have once again joined with the Lions Club to bring eye care, surgery, medicine and vision screening to the residents of the territory. [+] |
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage month
Representing the island of Fiji, Sikovi, dressed in traditional Fijian wear made with ‘Masikesa’, or, the Mulberry tree, dances the Vakamalolo. [+] |
Return of the Televise
The Televise has returned. Utulei village has purchased the McDonald’s fautasi from Aoa village and received the boat last Friday, May 8, 2009. Renamed the Televise, it was blessed Saturday, May 9, 2009, at Utulei Beach during a ceremony led by Utulei CCCAS Rev. Ioane Evagelia. Tina Mata'afa [+] |
2009 Fireknife Champion named
Mikaele Oloa of Waialua (Oahu), the newly crowned 2009 World Fireknife Champion, lights three fireknife ends after eating fire from one pre-lit knife during the Polynesian Cultural Center’s preliminarly competition. [+] |
Tualagi Gaoteote tapped for USDA Forest Service internship
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Tualagi Gaoteote, a National Park of American Samoa employee and ASCC student, has recently been accepted into a competitive internship program at the Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry-USDA Forest Service located at the University of Hawaii-Hilo campus. [+] |
Compton’s Davis Middle School celebrates APAH month
Davis Middle School, Compton Unified School District (California), celebrated the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at their campus on May 15, 2009. Students, faculty, and community members enjoyed an inspirational message from Dr. Dhyan Lal, Superintendent of the neighboring Lynwood Unified School District. [+] |
Pago Pago Lions install new officers
The Lions District Governor and his wife arrived yesterday from New Zealand to preside over the installation of the new officers and board members for Lion year 2009-2010. The event took place at the Equator Restaurant last evening. [+] |
Shriners Hospital opens new medical wing
About 400 patients, family members, Shriners and other dignitaries toured the new main Shriners Hospital building in Honolulu last week Thursday after a blessing and ceremony that included untying a maile lei and hula dancing by some of the young patients. [+] |
Sword named to Honolulu Police Commission
(BASED ON PRESS RELEASE) — Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann named Saveatama Max J. Sword to the Honolulu Police Commission earlier this year. Sword is the first Honolulu Police Commissioner of Samoan ancestry. He was sworn in by the Honolulu City Clerk on March 4, 2009, wearing a lavalava and traditional ula fala. SamoaNews Editor [+] |
Visiting with old friends and family
On May 17 Aumua Amata and her husband Fred Radewagen visited long-time friends and family member Fa'avalea Nelson Galea'i of Nuuuli who is bravely battling cancer. [+] |
Families and friends congratulate Samoana grads
Graduate Tofi Coffin of Pago Pago and a classmate smiling happily with family and friends following the Samoana High School graduation yesterday in Utulei. [+] |
Former Miss American Samoa visits territory
Former Miss American Samoa Mrs. Trixy Theresa Taua Petaia with husband Mr. Suluoleola Petaia, who are visiting with family and friends in American Samoa from Washington state this month. [+] |
Local student graduates from Kansas Weslyan University
On May 9, 2009 Aaron Gay (left) graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Kansas Weslyan University in Salina Kansas. Aaron is an ASG scholarship recipient who also received football and academic scholarships from KWU. He played offensive guard and center for the KWU football team. [+] |
Blues Music Awards span genre's past, present, future
The future is heralded by Tupelo, Miss.-based Homemade Jamz Blues Band, consisting of the Perry siblings, singer/guitarist Ryan, 17; bass player Kyle, 14; and drummer Taya, 10. [+] |
Anthony Ah Young graduates from Universal Tech Inst.
Local boy Anthony Ah Young of Tafuna, graduated last week from Universal Technical Institute (UTI) where he received an Associate Degree in Automotives and Technology. [+] |
Andrew Ah Young graduates from Univ. of New Mexico
Andrew Ah Young of Tafuna recently graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry. [+] |
Daniel Solomon Tofiga earns Masters from Cal State East Bay
Daniel Solomon Tofiga, is a 2009 graduate of California State University East Bay, Hayward California, where he earned a Master of Science in Chemistry. Daniel is a 2002 Class Salutatorian of Samoana High School. [+] |
June Jones American Samoa Football Academy ‘kicks off’ today
Ellie Reinbold Taft (wife of SMU Assistant Football Coach Jeff Reinebold), Greg McMackin, Mayor Mufi Hanneman, and an unknown participant listen to opening remarks to media by SMU Head Coach June Jones prior to their departure to American Samoa yesterday afternoon to conduct the June Jones American Samoa Football Academy. Samoa News Staff [+] |
“Road to Recovery” Cultural Benefit for Masiano Sala; Las Vegas Man tragically paralyzed during a rugby game
LAS VEGAS – Local business owners have come together to organize the Masiano (Masi) Sala “Road to Recovery” cultural benefit today, at the Sports Center of Las Vegas at 121 E. Sunset Road. [+] |
Cancer Survivor's Support Group presents stipend
A cancer stipend award of $500 was presented by Faasegi Caldwell of the Cancer Survivor's Support Group to Valasi Tea of Fagasa. Ms Tea is 14-years-old and she was diagnosed with lymphoma at LBJ. She went to Hawaii and she was diagnosed with leukemia in March 2008. She had chemotherapy and radiation treatment in Hawaii. [+] |
‘Sistas’ meet up at LHS 23rd reunion
Leone High School Class of 1986 classmates (left to right) Faleosina Faiai Voigt, Barbara Schroeder Autele, Gloria Samana Ausage, Apaula Solomona So’oa’emalelagi, and Terry Custodio Auva’a, after a 23rd year reunion luncheon at Sadies by the Sea yesterday. [+] |
Hanging out with the Obamas, Tihati-style
The Obamas are heading to Hawaii this December.That’s one of the untold morsels — shared by Michelle Obama with Cha Thompson — during the White House lu'au in late June, staged by Thompson and her Tihati Productions ‘ohana on the South Lawn. Wayne Harada, Honolulu Advertiser [+] |
Emil & Liliana Schmid continue their world tour
World record travelers Liliana and Emil Schmid, of Switzerland, pictured in front of Computer World store in Nu’uuli, yesterday. [+] |
Samoan school growing: Free lessons in language and culture offered at its new home in Salt Lake
Hawai'i's first Samoan language school for children is moving forward, one step at a time. Founded last October by Elisapeta Tu'upo-Alaimaleata and initially serving a handful of students out of the garage of First Samoan Methodist's the Rev. Nu'utele Vae'ena, Le Fetuao Samoan Language School has slowly and successfully grown over the past eight months. Caryn Kunz Advertiser Staff Writer [+] |
Blue Sky 10th Anniversary Concert rocks the island
Fiji, J Boog, Amely and Lost Coast Sound rocked the house Friday night, July 10, 2009, during the Blue Sky 10th Anniversary Live Concert that drew an estimated 6,000 people to the Veterans Stadium in Ili’ili. The show opened with Lost Coast Tongan singer Siaosi performing “Be Like That”, followed by Kiwini, who is of Hawaiian and Tongan descent, singing “Hold Me.” Tina Mata'afa [+] |
USA 7s coach looks to former football star
(erugbynews.com) -- USA 7s coach Al Caravelli is still looking for that crossover athlete to jump into his team. Many have found it isn’t easy – rugby is a mental game, too. The latest candidate has a little background to help him out – American Samoa-born, rugby trained college football hero Leonard Peters. [+] |
50+ members fete Papali’i Litara Alaimo
Members of 50 +, a club of women, all friends who share their life experiences and celebrate their birthdays together, during the birthday celebration for LBJ nurse Papali’i Litara Alaimo (seated, center), held yesterday on Manu’a Day at the Equator Restaurant in Ottoville. [+] |
Greer's Samoan Smack down defense
Adam (Atamu) Tagaloa Ah Ching class of (2012) is the first Samoan to play for the Greer High Yellow Jackets. He recently received his first D-1 football offer from BYU, Coach Bronco Mendenhall after his performances in June at the All-Poly Camp and BYU Camp in competition with some of the top Junior and Senior football players from across the country. [+] |
Remembering Faima Tuilagi Matagi
To commemorate the one year anniversary of the passing of our mother - Faima Tuilagi Matagi - July 25, 2008, her children and grandchildren traveled from the mainland to be together and remember her. “We love and miss her dearly.” [+] |
Laumanu graduates from UT Institute
Rodriquez Ikenasio Luamanu graduated from Universal Technical Institute in Phoenix, Ariz., July 31, 2009, with an Associate’s degree in Occupational Studies. He completed UTI Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certification Program and the ALLDATA Information specialist program. [+] |
Taupou performs during Samoan Heritage Week
A lovely Taupou performs at Keehi Lagoon, during Samoan Heritage Week taking place through Aug. 8 in Honolulu. The week long celebration has been filled with a variety of traditional Samoan culture activities, performances, competitions and events taking place at various venues with Ke’ehi Lagoon Park serving as home base. A concert showcasing Matt Catingub was held at the Blaisdell Concert Hall on Wednesday. Catingub who is of Samoan ancestry, and other talented groups of Samoan musicians including John Ioane performed music ranging from classical to gospel. [+] |
Earth's most prominent rainfall feature creeping northward
ScienceDaily (Aug. 9, 2009) — The rain band near the equator that determines the supply of freshwater to nearly a billion people throughout the tropics and subtropics has been creeping north for more than 300 years, probably because of a warmer world, according to research published in the July issue of Nature Geoscience. [+] |
Le Fetuao Samoan Language School takes first place in float competition
Le Fetuao Samoan Language School won first place in the float competition, that was part of Samoan Heritage Week activities held last week at Keehi Park in Honolulu, Hawaii. [+] |
Faasao alums welcome visiting sisters
Faasao High School alumni gathered at the airport Sunday, August 30, 2009, to await the arrival of their former school teachers, Sister Bernadette Murphy, Sister Dolores Madden and Sister Elizabeth Curtis. [+] |
Sunrise at Alega Beach
Sunrise, Aug. 31, 2009 at Alega Beach, home of Tisa's Barefoot Bar. Tisa and Candyman are already preparing for this year's TattooFest set for Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. Email tisa@tisasbarefootbar.com for more details. [+] |
Sisters of the Holy Faith visit their island home
(BASED ON PRESS RELEASE)—The Fa’asao Alumnae Association welcomed on Sunday the Sisters of Holy Faith from Ireland, as they returned to American Samoa for a visit after departing in 1992 from Fa’asao High School (now the combined Fa’asao Marist College Preparatory High School). [+] |
Texas church launches campaign to help tsunami victimsThe aftershocks of undersea earthquakes and an ensuing tsunami that hit the tropical islands of Samoa and American Samoa and killed at least 119 Tuesday were felt locally by the attendants of the Samoan Congregational Christian Church in Killeen. Jade Ortego, Killeen Daily Herald [+] |
Our people are always in our hearts and prayers
Samoan communities around the world are coming together to support their families back home hard hit by last weeks’ earthquake and tsunami. From North Dakota, (left-right) Avaiu G. Tagaloa, Sepora E. Tagaloa, Yuen Taufete'e and Manyana P. Taufete'e hold up a sign reading “God bless our home, American Samoa and Samoa. “Ieova i lo ta va.” #94 for Samoa. [+] |
HelpSamoa: A US Community Responds
Shortly after the Sept. 29, 2009 tsunami hit Samoa, the usual ‘Why did it happen?’ began to surface on emails and social networking websites. At the City of Carson, Calif., where community organizations and individuals gathered to reach out to the victims’ families, there was no shortage of answers. Curiously enough, at a community church and candle-lighting service, Samoan pastors steered clear of the why; focusing instead on the what; as in ‘What now?’ Daniel Pouesi [+] |
Tight knit SoCal Samoans find solace in action, not words
“Tight-knit” is an adjective often associated with the local Samoan community. Since a magnitude 8.0 earthquake and resulting tsunami struck the South Pacific islands of Samoa last Tuesday— both the independent nation and US territory— it’s easy to see why. Gary King [+] |
Samoa relief: Longshore workers, industry leaders send massive shipment of relief supplies(BASED ON PRESS RELEASE)—LONG BEACH, CA— When members of the Samoan community in Southern California asked union longshore workers if they would help send a massive shipment of tsunami relief supplies to Samoa and American Samoa, the response was a resounding yes. Fifteen full containers would normally cost $45,000 in shipping costs alone. But longshore workers volunteered one by one to donate their time, and union officials worked with industry leaders to secure donated containers and space on a ship. [+] |
Kauai Samoan Community remembers home on White Sunday
What was originally planned to be a day for toana’i, a group of Kauai’s Samoan community came together to remember loved ones and friends back in the islands who have been affected by the September 29 tsunami, and also celebrated the children on their special day. [+] |
Samoan Community in San Antonio Texas sending help home
(BASED ON PRESS RELEASE) — In the aftermath of the earthquake and the Tsunami that hit our Samoan islands, Samoans living in San Antonio, Texas rose to the occasion. [+] |
Rotary Club delivers relief to villages
Rotary Club of Pago Pago, delivered relief kits to villages affected by the earthquake and tsunami, along the east and west coasts of Tutuila on Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, Columbus Day. [+] |
Blessing & Congrats to Evangeline Lise Tauoa of Vaitogi
Evangeline Lise Tauoa’s family and friends are celebrating her graduation from Heald Business College, Hayward, CA. on Oct. 6, 2009. She has taken the first step in her career goals after receiving her Associates degree in Applied Science-Accounting. [+] |
VIGIL: Dead, displaced left in tsunami's wake honored in AlaskaAnchorage's Pacific Islander community on Saturday held the first of what organizers say will be an annual memorial for the more than 180 people killed last month by tsunamis in Samoa, American Samoa and nearby islands. KYLE HOPKINS, Anchorage Daily News [+] |
CCCAS Hawaii donates $4,000 to Tsunami Relief Fund
(BASED ON PRESS RELEASE) -- Rev. Talalelei Fautanu, treasurer of the Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa (CCCAS) Hawaii , presented Governor Togiola Tulafono on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 with a check for $4,000 as a donation from the elders, ministers and congregations of the seven churches that make up CCCAS Hawaii. [+] |
Red Cross website delivers information, videos and photos from American Samoa
(BASED ON PRESS RELEASE)— The Red Cross Newsroom on line is loaded with photos, videos and stories from the relief effort in American Samoa. Right now the site is featuring the delivery of 122 pallets of supplies for residents of American Samoa, who are still working to recover from the Sept. 29 tsunami. The supplies that arrived Saturday evening, Oct. 17, 2009, included diapers, baby formula, towels, brooms and feminine hygiene products— all of which are in short supply on the island. The delivery included bolts of fabric that can be cut into lava-lava. [+] |
Samoa O Nevada works to bring relief to the territory
Over 5,000 lbs of clothing, shoes, toys and bedding is on its way to the territory courtesy of Samoa O Nevada with the help of former NFL great, Frank Manumaleuga, who is now a Southwest Airlines representative. Samoa News Staff [+] |
Samoan tragedy hits Quad City man
Davenport, IA - The Tsunami that swept across the Pacific last week changed the life of a Quad City man forever. Now he's frantically trying to give back to his homeland of Samoa and his co-workers are helping. Kia Carter, WQAD.com [+] |
Samoan communities in Hayward and San Antonio organize for tsunami reliefLocal families from Samoa are collecting donations in the Hayward, California area. A relief container will leave from San Jose for Samoa Samoa on Oct. 24. Donations of canned foods, water, rice, clothing, etc. are being accepted at 27847 Miami Ave; Hayward, CA 94545. Samoa News Staff [+] |
Ft. Campbell Samoan Community joins to support tsunami victims
The Samoan community in Ft. Campbell, Kentucky came together for a combined service to support the Tsunami victims. The service was held on October 18, 2009 at Hope Chapel on the base. [+] |
The Legacy of American Empire: American SamoaChicago Public Radio is continuing its special series The Legacy of American Empire. All this week they’re taking a look at the history of American colonialism and on Wednesday, Oct, 21, 2009 they talked about American Samoa. [+] |
Samoan community in metro D.C. area holds memorial service, initiates aid drive
Washington, DC – On September 29, 2009, the Samoa Islands was struck by, not one but three Tsunami waves of up to 15ft, wreaking havoc and devastation on the coastal communities and villages, and leaving behind heavy casualties and damage to properties. Where was God? [+] |
CNN Report: An avoidable crisis?Pago Pago, American Samoa (CNN) -- In part two, CNN's Drew Griffin reports on a crisis that by all measures could have been avoided in American Samoa. Drew Griffin and David Fitzpatrick, CNN Special Investigations Unit [+] |
Tobin pledges relief funds for each ‘sack’ he completes
As CJ Tobin heads in to playoffs next week, he will contribute $100 to the Tsunami victims in Lalomanu and Mapuifagalele (Haven of Peace) in Vailele, Samoa on every sack he completes. [+] |
FSCCC of Oceanside, California donates $10,000 to Samoa-American Samoa
Reverend Pulenuutu and Iliui Faalua Tafaoa and members of the First Samoan Congregational Christian Church of Oceanside, California donated through the Red Cross Disaster Relief $5,000 for American Samoa and through the Red Cross Society $5,000 for Samoa. Donations of clothes, water and non-perishable items are on the way. Rev. Tafaoa and church members send their heartfelt sympathy and prayers to families who have lost their loved ones and to the people of American Samoa and Samoa. [+] |
Together Samoa donates $3,000 to help Samoa Disaster Relief Coalition efforts
(CARSON, CA)— Together Samoa, a group of young Samoan Americans formed with the mission of supporting tsunami relief efforts through selling custom wristbands, has donated a total of $3,000 to the Help Samoa Disaster Relief Coalition (Help Samoa) to aid in their second and third shipment of disaster relief items to Samoa and American Samoa. [+] |
Samoana Class of ‘89 holds 20th Year festivities
“Sharks!,” cheer several members of the Samoana High School Class of 1989, during their 20th Year Reunion Barbecue held at Utulei Beach, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. [+] |
Ron Seau tapped for honor society
Ron Seau will be inducted into the Omega Theta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Pierce College on Nov. 21, 2008. Seau, from Aunu’u / Matu’u, is majoring in Communications, is the son of Supply and Mauafua Seau of Matu’u, American Samoa. [+] |
Samoan students at Union College sweep pageant
Attending Union College in Lincoln Nebraska, Ms. Jubilee Fa’anoa Lafao (right) of Lauli’i and the Mr. Edney Gamig Apulu from the village of Nuu’uli both made the Dean’s List last school year and are continuing with excellence. Jubilee is the reigning Ms World for Union College and Edney was named first runner-up for Mr. World. [+] |
Former SPA student scores big in Pop Warner football
Hector Petri during a recent Pop Warner Jr Peewee game in Massachusetts. He plays on the Blackstone Valley Jr Peewee Patriots. [+] |
