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Senior couple dancing
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA —  The territory’s seniors got their groove on during the Territorial Administration on Aging (TAOA) Christmas Party held in their honor on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022 at the DYWA Center in Tafuna. Governor Lemanu P. S Mauga and First Lady Mrs. Ella Mauga, Lt. Gov. Talauega E. V...
Mr. Iuni Maeva, and Evelyn Lili’o Satele
Mr. Iuni Maeva, 92, with director of the Territorial Administration on Aging (TAOA) Mrs. Evelyn Lili’o Satele during TAOA’s Christmas Party for American Samoa’s senior citizens. Mr. Maeva, a veteran, was recognized during the holiday party as one of the eldest seniors in American Samoa.  Both...
Micah Laulii Tasi Fuiava, HOSA advisorys, Dorothy Fuiava
Micah Laulii Tasi Fuiava was among the new members of the Manumalo chapter of the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) inducted recently. Pictured with him are HOSA advisors Alice Moeolo, Veronica Occena and Pearl Mendoza; and (right) his proud mom, Dorothy Fuiava. HOSA is the organization...
Sonny Ho Ching is now the eldest of the Ho Ching clan
Sonny Ho Ching shared the stories of his family's universal love for Aunty Vera. With her passing, he is now the eldest of the Ho Ching clan. A Celebration of Life was held for Vera Milovale Ho Ching Annesley at the Valley of the Temples, Kaneohe, Hawaii, on Nov. 23, 2022. She passed on Nov. 5,...
UEDA AWARDS PHOTO
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The University of Hawaii Pacific Business Center Program (PBCP) won top national awards for two of its Multi-Purpose Business Incubator project (MPBI) partners at the University Economic Development Association’s [UEDA] 2022 Awards of Excellence National Conference last...
U.S. Federal District Court House, Anchorage, Alaska
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — One of the Samoan defendants involved in kidnapping and drug trafficking case in Alaska was sentenced last week to 35 years in federal prison by the federal court in Anchorage, according to federal prosecutors and court records. Thirty-one year old Faamanu Vaifanua, aka...
Polynesian Thanksgiving graphic
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Gov. Lemanu P. S. Mauga and Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata yesterday issued separate statements on Thanksgiving 2022, the official start of the holiday season. In his annual Thanksgiving message, the governor noted that, “Thanksgiving Season is upon us! It is a time to...
Dignataries at welome for  Punialava’a band
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The legendary Punialavaa Band led by Reverend Iosefa Lale Peteru is in the territory for a concert that will put awareness on Alzheimer’s disease. The event is a collaborative effort of the Agency for Better Living Endeavors (ABLE) and the American Samoa...
Fainu’ulelei Falefatu Alailima-Utu and Olo Fiti Afoa Vaa
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa’s Minister of Works, Transport and Infrastructure Olo Fiti Afoa Vaai (right) presents a Toa o Samoa shirt as a gift to American Samoa’s Attorney General Fainu’ulelei Falefatu Alailima-Utu during the official launching and maiden voyage of the MV Lady Samoa IV on...
Vaitogi's John Tuitupou, his daughter Tifa, Aua's Maurice Ta'ala, teamate Andrew Choi, and Aua's Blessman Ta'ala
Vaitogi's John Tuitupou, his daughter Tifa, Aua's Maurice Ta'ala, teamate Andrew Choi, and Aua's Blessman Ta'ala celebrate Hawaii Football connection to American Samoa during Senior Night.  The University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors defeated the UNLV Rebels 31-25, at the Clarence T.C. Ching Complex...

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