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Amanave, American Samo sunset
Last sunset for year 2022 captured in Amanave, American Samoa. Manuia le Tausaga Fou!. [Nat'l Weather Service Pago Pago]
Samoa welcomed 2023 with a 15-minute fireworks show
Samoa welcomed 2023 with a 15-minute fireworks show that thrilled hundreds of people who made their way to the seawall next to Apia's Friendship Park to witness the spectacle on Saturday night. See more photos of Samoa's New Year 2023 celebration at the Samoa Observer website. [photo: Rashmi Lameta...
“Po o Moli” or  “Night of Lights”
This photo from New Years Eve 2021 shows “Po o Moli” or  “Night of Lights” — a lavish tradition of the Methodist church on New Year’s Eve.The tradition involves families and church groups making ‘trees’, about 10- 15 ft high, and decorating them with candy or flower ulas, fabric, food items such as...
two women showing their love for each other
The Christmas and New Year holidays are an opportunity for families and friends to spend time together and have fun with their loved ones by ‘just being together’. [photo: Christina Meyer Maele]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Lemanu P. S Mauga and First Lady Ella Mauga welcomed Manu’a students to the Governor’s Residence — known as Maugaoalii. AS-DOE director, Talauega Asaeli and faculty members from the Manu’a Islands escorted the students during the special visit on Dec 16, 2022....
Toa Samoa at Faleolo Intl Airport
Toa Samoa performed their Siva Tau for fans who gathered to welcome home the Rugby League World Cup finalists at at Faleolo International Airport. The motorcade from the airport to town was halted many times with eager fans blocking the road and showing support to the team. [photo: Samoa Govt]
Tenelle Luafalemana and Poetik 685
(Left) The American Samoa singer-songwriter from Carson, California Tenelle Luafalemana during her performance on stage at a free concert last week Thursday at the DYWA gymnasium. Joining her in the spotlight was (Right) the New Hip-Hop sensation from Apia Ventry Parker, whose stage name is Poetik...
 Easy Post Hawaii Bowl, The Tavai Brothers
The Tavai Brothers encircle Middle Tennessee QB Chase Cunningham with Justus Tavai making the tackle.  Justus transferred from the Univerity of Hawaii after last season to join his brother Jonah (#66).  Middle Tennessee defeated San Diego St. 25-23 in the Easy Post Hawaii Bowl at the Clarence TC...
peace on earth
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa News staff & management wish all our readers and advertisers a very Merry Christmas. We have been going through some trying times, with the passing of our beloved publisher and owner, Mrs. Vera Ho Ching Annesley. Her funeral was held just a week ago. Amid this...
Lesa Tagaloa, Rose Mitchell, Annie Seuseu and Jason Savea
San Fracisco, CA —  “You know how Union Square is during the Christmas time, and how there’s a big Christmas tree?” asked Jason Savea, a Samoan-Filipino who lives in Bayview-Hunters Point. “Samoa is like that, times 10, everywhere on the island.” Of course, no two households celebrate Christmas...

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