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VA BUILDING
Amherst, MASSACHUSETTS — The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning to cut 83,000 jobs, slashing employment by over 17% at the federal agency that provides health care for millions of veterans, according to an internal memo obtained by The Associated Press on March 5, 2025. What effect this...
Ersi Tang, a Senior at Pacific Horizons
American Samoa Territory-wide Poetry Out Loud Competition 2025 showcased the incredible talent of our young poets, who took the stage with passion, creativity, and confidence. Students across the territory delivered powerful performances, bringing poetry to life through voice and expression....
DPW trimming trees along the roadside
Department of Public Works employees trimming trees nearby the main road, in efforts to avoid landslides landing trees on the road. [courtesy photo]
Leilani Loua
Thanks to DOC for organizing a wonderful program that gives American Samoa students the opportunity to showcase their talents. Congratulations to Leilani Loua for being the Winner in this year’s Art & Tide Calendar Contest! We’re so proud of your creativity and hard work! #ArtAndTide #...
Community members at disabilities awareness church service
"Together We Can: Celebrating Disability Awareness Month" – A dedicated church service honoring and uplifting individuals with disabilities. Through faith, love, and unity, we embrace inclusion and the transformative power of God’s love to unite us. [courtesy photo]  
Hundreds of veterans
Hundreds of veterans were on hand to testify as the joint House /Senate hearings on Veterans’ issues continued this week.  Read story elsewhere in this issue. [courtesy photo]
Gov and cast member of Fala o Futa
Gov Pulaali'i Nikolao Pula at the conclusion of the ASCC Students Association for Fa'a-Samoa (SAFF), in partnership with House of Flying Daggers performance of Fala o Futa bestows traditional donation on the lead cast member. The play was well attended by the public as well as Governor Pulaali'i...
Manu Samoa & Manu Sina Sevens team captains
Manu Samoa & Manu Sina Sevens team captains pose for a photo prior to the 2025 HSBC Sevens Challenger - Cape Town 1 at Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard on February 27, 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa.[photo by Zach Franzen / World Rugby, courtesy Barry Markowitz]
abandoned puppies
Pago Pago, AMERICA SAMOA — These 4 sweet female puppies were heartlessly dumped beside a trash can and left to fend for themselves. They are scared and in need of a safe place to stay. They are about 2 weeks old and will need someone to care for them ‘round the clock. They will need to be fed every...
"Puipui Malu Manatu" program
The American Samoa Community Cancer Coalition is proud to introduce "Puipui Malu Manatu," a program conducting Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) research. Puipui Malu Manatu is here to help protect the memories of our elderly. Over the past week, local and off-island partners joined...

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