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Le Taupou Manaia gathers on the dock before taking the stage aboard the MSC Magnifica on its journey to Apia — entertaining the passengers and carrying the spirit of American Samoa proudly across the seas. [Facebook photo]
The Lupelele fautasi crew is devoting countless hours to rigorous training, emphasizing both strength and teamwork. Boasting a robust team of over 40 dedicated members, the crew is expertly led by the skilled skipper, Faʻafetai Aʻasa, who brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the helm....
Fagaitua High School students Joelle Aina, Joseph Aina, and Jahlsie Atulu take a break from fishing to take a photo of all the fish they caught this past Saturday. Their cooler came back with seven different fish species! FHS students took part in the Pago Pago Game Fishing Association (PPGFA)’s...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Ahh, Valentine’s Day: the perfect moment to tell your sweetheart how much you love them with a thoughtful card.
But what about people in your life you don’t like so much? Why is there no Hallmark card telling them to get lost?
The Victorians had just the thing: a cruel...
NEW YORK (AP) — Pene Pati was cautioned as a 20-year-old not to pursue a singing career, an unusual occupation for a Samoan who grew up in New Zealand.
“Lots of people want to become a singer because they want the lifestyle,” the tenor recalled. “Whereas for me, I did it out of spite, to be honest...
What a night at the 6th Annual Evolve Sport Association’s Flag Football Tournament last week — non stop action on the field, games for the kids, family and friends showing out, beats rocking all night thanks to DJ Alvin, and of course… the FOOD did not disappoint, not to mention it was FREE. ...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Depression and anxiety affect millions of people worldwide.
While treatments such as medication and psychotherapy (sometimes called talk therapy) can be very effective, they're not always an option. Barriers include cost, stigma, long waiting lists for appointments, and...
Representing the Department of Commerce at the National Association for State Community Services Programs Conference in Washington, DC are: Pictured on Day 1 of the conference are Deputy Director Reinette Thompsons-Niko, CSBG Project Assistant Dorothy Siatunu'u, and Executive Assistant to the...
It is that time of year when villages embark on rigorous training regimens in preparation for the Flag Day Fautasi race including physical conditioning, including cardio workouts, running drills, and team-building exercises, all aimed at enhancing their performance on race day. Here is the Matasaua...
College football signing day was February 4, 2026 for prospective student-athletes enrolling for the 2026-27 school year, including these athlete- scholars from American Samoa. [courtesy photo]