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Water quality testing in Am Samoa National Park
In the National Park of American Samoa (NPSA), the NPS Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) Program has been monitoring freshwater quality year-round with the help of Park staff to sample freshwater streams and track the health of these vital resources.  A US govt shutdown will affect the NPS but how...
Lt. Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr. joined the recognition dinner hosted by the American Samoa Department of Health
Lt. Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr. joined the recognition dinner hosted by the American Samoa Department of Health, honoring the success of recent Public Health Preparedness Exercises, alongside partners from the Marshall Islands, Palau, and medical professionals from the United States. [courtesy...
Paogo Fashion Show — from Land to Sea to Spirit
The final night of the Paogo Fashion Show — from Land to Sea to Spirit — showcased cultural and spiritual energies through fashion. [courtesy photo]
 Harry Fatu and Raedyn Samuelu
Two young athletes from American Samoa have been selected to join the upcoming USA Baseball Tour in Los Angeles and San Diego this fall.  Harry Fatu and Raedyn Samuelu departed for Los Angeles on September 18, 2025, where they will meet with the tour team ahead of a series of games and training...
First Lady and ASCC nursing students
A big fa’afetai to First Lady Dr. Lois Pula for joining with the ASCC Nursing Program every week over the past six weeks to support our nursing students on their journey to becoming future nurses. [courtesy photo]
Paogo Cultural Week
The American Samoa Visitors Bureau officially commenced Paogo Cultural Week with a sunrise service on Monday at Suiga'ula o le Atuvasa, held within the Tufele Liamatua Sr. Tufele Cultural Center. The event marked the beginning of a week-long celebration dedicated to honoring Samoan heritage, unity...
The healthcare community came together to keep their wave of awareness going
The healthcare community came together to keep their wave of awareness going! Every wave reminds us that as a community, we are stronger when we plan ahead and stay ready for anything that comes our way. Let’s Prevent harm, Promote safety, and Protect our families and the community before and when...
Farm Fair meeting
American Samoa Dept. of Agriculture last week hosted farmers in an organizational meeting for the upcoming Farm Fair. [courtesy photo]  
Rainbow in Manu'a
September rainbow over beautiful Faleāsao Village — another reason to remember why we choose to live on our ‘rocks’ in the middle of the Pacific Ocean — as part of the Blue Pacific Nation. [photo: Manu’atele Community]
Governor and first lady with Samoa PM
Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula and Mrs. Pula extend their heartfelt congratulations to the newly sworn-in Prime Minister of Samoa, Hon. Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Schmidt, following the official ceremony held yesterday at Tuana'imato. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau]

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