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Iam Tongi
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Idol season 21 has produced a new, up and coming Pasifika artist on the rise, and his name is Iam Tongi. Iam Tongi first rose to fame and prominence after appearing in the auditions of the American Idol’s season 21 and left the judges enthralled by his talent...
Bishops Brown and Etuale
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Most Rev. Peter Hugh Brown officially stepped down as the Bishop of the Samoa Pago Pago Pule’aga with the official Installation of Bishop Kolio Etuale Tumanuvao as the new Bishop of the Catholic Church diocese on Saturday, Apr. 29, 2023, at the Holy Family Cathedral, at...
Faleasao Elementary School students and staff
Earth Day often gets lost in Am Samoa among the excitement of Flag Day and Fautasi Five. That was not the case at Faleasao Elementary School in Manu’a where this year students and staff members went out for a village cleanup followed by coconut tree planting on the coastline. Those who grow up in...
A photo of Atoa o Samoa attendees
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The governor’s office has released a list of “anticipated outcomes” from the 3rd Atoa o Samoa Executive Meeting that was held last week at the American Samoa Community College Multi-purpose Center on Wednesday and Thursday, April 12 & 13 where American Samoa’s...
L-R Elizabeth Fano, Casuallen Atuatasi, Uputaua Lefauaitu, Aloma Hansel-Black, Arizona Leger, Tautasi Falana’i, Si’ufaga Kava, John Patu
The Samoan delegates selected by the U.S. Dept of State to attend the 2022 Young Pacific Leaders Conference in Guam, from April 17- 20. These young leaders fromamoa and Am Samoa from different professional backgrounds discussed environmet, economic development, education and social issues with...
The Catholic congreation during their taualuga
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Always highly anticipated at any Flag Day celebration is the Siva & Pese. For our final coverage of Flag Day festivities, here’s a look at the messages conveyed through the songs the three congregations performed during the final day of Flag Day fa’afiafiaga. THE...
Excited fans gather to cheer on the victorious Manulele Tausala
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Excited fans greet Nuuuli’s Manulele Tausala just after it crosses the finish line in first place. Manulele Tausala captained by Manutafea Taufete’e. The last time Manulele Tausala ran was in 2019 (pre-COVID-19), and was also captained by Manutafea Taufete’e. In that...
scrren shot of fautasi race rescue
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Taema of Leone with captain Senator Faiivae Alex Godient and Matasaua of Manu’atele, with Motusaga Tuileama Nua at the helm, tied for 6th place after they were unable to complete the race. When Taema started taking on water — their oars were raised — the Matasaua...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Flag Day, April 17, 2023 activities at the Veterans Memorial Stadium. Three traditional performances are set for the celebration starting with the Dioceses of Samoa Pago Pago, followed by the Methodist Synod of American Samoa and at 1p.m. is the performance by the...
Excited fans greet Nuuuli’s Manulele Tausala
Excited fans greet Nuuuli’s Manulele Tausala just after it crosses the finish line in first place. Manulele Tausala captained by Taufete’e Taufete’e is the 2023 Flag Day Fautasi Champion coming in first in the 7 boat field. In addition to the $20,000 first place prize, Manulele Tausala will also...

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