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Fuamatu Joseph Vito Fuamatu
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Western District Governor Fuamatu Joseph Vito Fuamatu passed away over the weekend. This was confirmed in a post on social media by his daughter Jacinta Faumatu Mailo.  “It is with such deep sorrow, on behalf of our Mother Tinoi Fuamatu, siblings Evelyn, Iona, Tiseolyn,...
Tuna Tuitama goes over the top of Kevon Williams
Tuna Tuitama goes over the top of Kevon Williams to score a critical Try in Manu Samoa's 26-19 victory over the USA Eagles at the HSBC LA 7s, day 1, Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, USA.  [photo by Barry Markowitz in memory of Howard Helg]
Jaiyah Saelua and Raynick Laeta
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Jaiyah Saelua of American Samoa has always stood out as she is the first transgender woman or fa'afafine to represent American Samoa at the national level. She is part of the Ilaoa & To’omata football club of American Samoa, which is currently attempting to qualify...
Troy & Theodora Polamalu with Manu Samoa
American Samoa football star, Troy Polamalu and his wife Theodora hosted the Manu Samoa Sevens team under the leadership of head coach Brian Lima, who were in Las Vegas for the LV Sevens.[photo: Manu Samoa Sevens]
Master navigator Peia Pata
Auckland, NEW ZEALAND — Traditional navigation knowledge could be hidden in stories and songs, and a Cook Islands master navigator is hoping to unearth them. Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation is holding three navigation workshops around New Zealand. Cook Islands master navigator and one of the...
Couple on a beach in Samoa
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa has all the makings of a dream romantic escape, which makes the islands a top choice for weddings, honeymooners, and couples looking for a special way to rekindle the flame, celebrate, or spend quality time. The Samoa Tourism Authority says, imagine spending a few...
GOVERNOR AND WILLIAMS
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Gov. Lemanu P.S Mauga and First Lady Ella, led the ASG delegation — including some cabinet members and others — who were hosted by attorney Michael F. Williams of the Washington D.C. based law firm of Kirkland & Ellis LLP at Williams’ home in Alexandria, Virginia on...
Governor's traveling group at lunch with Amata
Governor Lemanu P. S. Mauga, First Lady Ella Mauga, Department Directors and the Governor’s team from American Samoa enjoyed a private lunch in Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata’s new office in the Rayburn Building. [courtesy photo]
Dr. Carter and Mrs. Carter
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — LBJ Medical Center resident-cardiologist, Dr Eric Carter, (left) with his nurse, who is also his wife, Sister Allison, pose for a Samoa News photo last Friday morning before the start of the “Heart Wave” in front of McDonald’s Restaurant, in Tafuna. Dr. Carter, a medical...
 Uluao Letuli receiving the Olo title
High Chiefs of the territory officially bestowing the “Olo” – Le Tama Matua – title to Olo Olotai Uluao Letuli during his Saofa’i that was held this past Friday in Auma Leone. [photo: Tony Gasu]

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