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Fossils from American Samoa don’t just tell us about ancient life; they also reveal how climate has changed over time. Uplifted coral reefs, for example, show how sea levels have risen and fallen, sometimes dramatically. Fossil pollen can indicate shifts from wet to dry periods. By reading these...
Finafinau youth leader Sierra Fata before the 35-foot whale sculpture carved from a 1,500-year-old redwood log that was unveiled at Clear Lake CA this week, during the “Lungs of the Earth” Global Healing Launch. The multi-ton carving will be on tour in the Pacific — including American Samoa — over...
Indianapolis, INDIANA — Nearly everyone has encountered the unthinkable: Your smartphone landed in the toilet. Or you forgot to take off your smartwatch before jumping into the pool. Or maybe you meant to take those earbuds out of your pocket before running the laundry. What now?
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This sign on the door of the DOC Office is self explanatory. Samoa News was told that a rat infestation caused the closure — perhaps ASG needs a “Rat Pack” to visit government offices and cite employees for leaving their uneaten or leftover snacks and lunches lying around. Revenues raised would go...
A group photo of the participants who completed the Automotive Engine Performance & Drive Ability course at the ASCC Automotive Technology Division recently. Of the 21 who enrolled, 15 successfully completed the rigorous training and earned a certificate of completion. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau]
Pago Pago - AMERICAN SAMOA
A total of 15 community members proudly graduated from the Automotive Engine Performance & Drive Ability course offered by the Automotive Technology Division at the American Samoa Community College (ASCC).
The 10-week course, offered free of charge to the public, drew...
McDonald's American Samoa donated $25,000 to the American Samoa Little League teams to support their journey in the prestigious Little League World Series Qualifiers, covering the Asia Pacific and Middle East Tournaments held in South Korea. Regional qualifiers for the Little League Baseball World...
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata held a well attended town hall meeting last Friday at the TAOA Center, where she answered questions concerning the House passage of the reconciliation bill that affects Medicaid in the states. The congresswoman is also on island for her annual ‘must-attend’ graduation...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — It will be a three-day holiday weekend for American Samoa, with Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th declared a federal holiday.
As Memorial Day is observed each year, it serves as a poignant reminder of the cost of war and the sacrifices made to protect freedom. While the day...
Dept. of Public Works staffers were out waving this week in Tafuna to enhance public awareness of its services provided over the years. DPW's initiatives in maintaining roads, bridges, shoreline protection, and public transportation play a vital role in keeping our communities connected. [courtesy...
Washington, DC — American Samoa’s Close Up delegation on their recent visit to Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata D.C. office were hosted by the Congresswoman’s staff.
The student delegation was welcomed on Wednesday for a home-cooked luncheon at the congressional office, and a guided tour of the U.S...