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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Manger scenes displayed around Christmastime usually feature an ox and an ass beside the infant Jesus. According to the Gospel of Luke, Mary placed her child in a manger – an animal feeding bin – “because there was no room for them in the inn.”
No mere babysitters, the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Manger scenes displayed around Christmastime usually feature an ox and an ass beside the infant Jesus. According to the Gospel of Luke, Mary placed her child in a manger – an animal feeding bin – “because there was no room for them in the inn.”
No mere babysitters, the...
The American Samoa Visitors Bureau welcomed the final cruise ship of 2025, the Oceania Riviera to Pago Pago Harbor on Sunday, December 21, 2025, arriving in the morning and departing in the afternoon as part of its South Pacific itinerary, closing out a successful 2025 cruise season. A big fa’...
The Department of Health was honored to serve the Fatuoaiga community this holiday season through gift baskets, turkey and ham distributions, as well as a Christmas music performance. “We shared warmth, gratitude, and holiday cheer with our beloved elders and loved ones. Wishing everyone a joyful...
Lt. Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr. recently hosted a lunch for the nursing students who attend the ASCC Nursing program. A “very lovely and thoughtful” gesture from the Lt. Governor and his office, one of the students noted. [photo: courtesy]
Gov. Pulali’I Nikolao Pula and First Lady Dr. Lois Pula made their inaugural visit to the LBJ Pediatric Ward, accompanied by CEO Dr. Scott Anesi and dedicated hospital staff. In the spirit of Christmas, they presented Christmas gifts, treats and shared smiles & laughter with the young patients...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Forget Die Hard, Eyes Wide Shut is really the Christmas film hiding in plain sight.
Released in 1999 and set entirely during the festive season, the film follows a doctor, Bill Harford (Tom Cruise), whose wife Alice (Nicole Kidman) admits she once considered an affair....
The American Samoa Dept. of Education proudly recognizes the 2026 Territorial Teacher of the Year Elisaia Mailo, and Teachers of the Year finalists, thanking each of them for the passion and care they bring into their classrooms every day. [courtesy photo]
In the spirit of giving, Leone High School is hosting a Christmas Giving Clothing Drive to share love and joy with our island community. If you are looking to declutter for the new year, please consider donating any rarely used or unused clothing, purses, shoes, and other apparel. This event is...
ASCC-AHEC has certified over 400 students from four high schools — Fa’asao Marist High School, Kanana Fou High School, Manumalo Baptist School and Tafuna High School — after they successfully completed the territory’s first-ever Stop the Bleed certification training. [courtesy photo]