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Linking Samoans

Ta'u kid with his va'a apa
Ta'u kids with their va'a apa at the beach holding their own boat race. Island innovation and a childhood memory for most who grew up in Manu'a. The Va'a Apa is constructed using aluminum sheet metal for roofing and lumber and a few nails to make a boat. One of the Flag Day events, in the 1970s,...
Samoa Bowl 2012 presentation
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Lemanu-Talauega Administration has confirmed the return of the Samoa Bowl. A statement released by the Governor’s Office cites that the Samoa Bowl was first initiated under the Togiola administration in 2003. It is as an opportunity to expose the gifts and talents of...
Talisau Lincoln Moliga with his parents
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The lack of reliable air services between Tutuila and the Manu’a islands is the drive that put Talisau Lincoln Moliga on track to becoming a pilot.  “The main motivation for me to pursue a pilot career was so I can go back home and help our people with air travel between...
scene from Red, White & Brass
Auckland, NEW ZEALAND — Acclaimed New Zealand-Samoan film director Damon Fepulea'i makes his feature film debut this week with the premiere of Pasifika themed comedy Red, White and Brass. The film premiered Tuesday night at the Wellington's Embassy Theatre and will make its first Auckland...
Team Funkfit American Samoa
Team Funkfit American Samoa posing for a photo after a rigorous day of competing. Team Funkfit American Samoa placed 8th in the Oceania Cup - Pasifikia Games. Read story in today’s Sports for details.  [courtesy photo]
MISS ISLAND GODDESS
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Originally from Pago Pago, Paris Mae Mackie Te'o Yandall was crowned the new Miss Island Goddess 2023 - 2024 at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Events Center in Seattle, Washington on Saturday, March 11, 2023.  In addition to winning the title, Paris Mae also took...
IREACH LOGO
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — if you’re a native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander you may be eligible to take part in one or two health research studies, both of which take place online thru Washington State University.  To participate in either study you must: •           Self-identify as Native...
ASCC students Fouiamalo Luamanu (left) and Lawrence Talatau (right)
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — ASCC students Fouiamalo Luamanu and Lawrence Talatau, who are both sophomores, were selected to participate in the Health Equity Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Research Training (HEART) program offered by the John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM)....
Atule harvest in Manu'a
(Left) It was a bountiful atule harvest in Manu’a last week where Samoan protocol was followed. Atule is never sold — each family is given a share of the harvest.  (Right) An Olosega Villager who with others gathered last week to weave tapaau traps to be used as a lau to catch a school of atule....
U.S. Supreme Court building
Providence, RHODE ISLAND — Over 3.5 million Americans currently live in the United States territories, a number that is roughly equivalent to the populations of the five smallest states combined. These residents of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the US Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana...

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