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Iam Tongi
Honolulu, HAWAII — Preparations are underway for Ohana Day this weekend! “American Idol” season 21 winner Iam Tongi will take the stage for a special performance on Saturday. The two-day festival begins on July 1 at 3 p.m. at the Turtle Bay Resort. Read more at Hawaii News Now
amata with photo of Saaga
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting the life and service of Henry William Saaga, U.S. Army, born in Utulei, in Tutuila, and forever remembered at Normandy’s Wall of the Missing in Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France. Congresswoman Amata is part of a...
The Samoan Congregational Community Church Youth Group
Carson, CALIFORNIA — On Saturday, June 24, Carson city leaders and over 1,000 residents celebrated Samoan Heritage Day honoring the area’s diverse culture and community. The 2nd annual event was intentionally held in Foisia Park named after longtime resident and community parks leader James M....
MANSFIELD AND FAMILY
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — While American Samoa was celebrating graduation season and the achievements of so many local students completing their secondary education, Warrant Officer Tausala Kimberly Morris Mansfield of Aua was also reveling in her accomplishments in the U.S. Army. She is the...
Morgan Ulu
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Morgan Ulu (Fagatogo) was one of the 917 Masters’ & Bachelors' graduates tossing their caps into the air when Southern Oregon University (SOU) in Ashland, Oregon celebrated its 97th Commencement Ceremony at Raider Stadium on Saturday, June 17. And she was one of the...
Mrs. Taiapisinuumalolo Sipili Togia’i (right) and her granddaughter Nevaeh Taiapisinuumalolo Nuusolia
Mrs. Taiapisinuumalolo Sipili Togia’i (right) and her granddaughter Nevaeh Taiapisinuumalolo Nuusolia, after her graduation ceremony from Point Loma High School San Diego, California, last Friday. Grandma is a retired Registered Nurse from Kaiser Hospital in Hawaii, where she still resides. Mrs...
Hope House residents with Tuilagi brothers and others
Anetere'a Tuilagi, Manu Tuilagi, Bishop Kolio Tumanuvao Etuale, and uncle of the Tuilagi brothers, Ilalio Mulipola along with the residents of Hope House posing for a picture for the presentation of their donation to the residential care facility. Read story in upcoming Tuesday's issue. [photo: Oey...
Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Tupuola Efi
Apia, SAMOA — Fifteen people have been recognized in the Samoa Honors and Awards for their outstanding service to the country. This is the first time the biannual awards have been presented in six years, and were held as part of the closing ceremony for the 60th Independence Celebrations. The...
Samoa's Independence celebration closing ceremony
The closing of ceremony of Samoa's 60 and 61 years of freedom was held on Thursday, June 1, 2023 with a Thanksgiving Service that included a presentation of National Awards and Honors to outstanding individuals of the community. It was held at the Malae o Tiafau in Mulinu’u, Samoa. International...
Fiame Naomi Mataafa and Fiame Mataaga Faumuina Mulinuu II
Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Samoa's Independence a distinctive 60 Tala banknote was introduced last week symbolizing the historic moment when the Samoa flag was proudly hoisted on January 1, 1962. The design features father and daughter, the front a portrait of the first female Prime...

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