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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]
Dr. Tusi and 'ava ceremony guests at his retirement
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Well known advocate of economic development that weaves indigenous wisdom, values of aloha, healing, ohana and spirituality with modern science, knowledge, and technology, Papalii Dr. Failautusi Avegalio has retired. Dr. Avegalio, oft called Dr. ‘Tusi’ has served for...
Miss American Samoa Kauhani Mea’alofa Teisa Fuimaono during float parade
The American Samoa Float, with Miss American Samoa Kauhani Mea’alofa Teisa Fuimaono on board during the Miss Pacific Island Pageant float parade yesterday (Friday in Samoa) in downtown Apia, Samoa [photo: American Samoa Visitors Bureau]
Howard Helg
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A friend, mentor, coach, and partner to many in American Samoa, Tauiliili Howard F. Helg passed away Monday, January 23, 2023, at the age of 70, with many members of his family by his side, after a short battle with Cancer. A longtime businessman and silent benefactor to...
Miss South Pacific contestants 2023
The Miss Pacific Islands Pageant Week program bagan with the contestants attending church Sunday morning at the Satapuala Methodist Church.  Miss American Samoa, Kauhani Fuimaono (far right) attended along with the other four contestants — Miss Nauru, Miss Papua New Guinea, Miss Solomon Islands and...
Kauhani Fuimaono and Miss American Samoa Board Director, Simeafou Imo and others
Apia, SAMOA — The five Pacific young women who will be vying for the Miss Pacific Islands crown have arrived in Samoa for the pageant that runs through Feb. 4. Alexandra Melody Pitcher representing Nauru landed at the Faleolo International airport on Thursday evening and was welcomed by the current...

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