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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...
The American Samoa Department of Commerce Resource Management Division hosted an informational booth at this year's 2025 STEAM Fest. It was an amazing turnout for students, communities and government agencies to raise awareness and simply engage in conversations that inspire interests in these...
Congratulations to the 2025 JPSAS Scholarship Recipients! We wish you all the best as you pursue your educational and athletic dreams! [courtesy photo]
"My warmest congratulations to each graduate in the several collegiate programs, and congratulations also to each proud parent or mentor! I'm so happy for each one of our graduates, and it was a pleasure to be there to see you graduate," said Congresswoman Amata. "I want to say thank you to each...
Gov. Pulaali i Nikolao Pula joined the Leone High School community as well as religious leaders, Fono members, cabinet officials, management staff, and the proud students of Leone High School to celebrate the dedication of the new Leone High School Administrative Office. Highlighting Leone High...
The American Samoa 2025 Close-up showcase was held this week at the Samoana Gym. All 14 students performed great and are ready for the annual Close-Up program trip to Washington, DC, representing American Samoa. On behalf of the Department of Education, the Director wishes the team all the best and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Tennis Association is proud to announce that Litia Godinet has been selected to compete in the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup, representing the Pacific Oceania Team. This prestigious international tournament will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, beginning...
The Marine Patrol Division of the Department of Search and Rescue successfully installed a new ring buoy this week in the coastal village of Onenoa. Chief of Marine Patrol, Ina Ulberg, emphasized the vital importance of the ring buoy in facilitating a swift and effective response during maritime...

![Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring Memorial Day 2025, and the memories of all the U.S. Service Members who gave their lives in service of the country. In this file photo, the Congresswoman visited a memorial to the heroic life of Sgt. Tina Safaira Time, who grew up in American Samoa and died in service to our country, displayed at the Army Women’s Museum in Virginia. [file photo] Amata at memorial](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/amata_with_memorial.jpeg?itok=fU_d67T1)







![A former junior tennis standout who went on to play collegiate tennis, Litia is the daughter of Head Coach Dave Godinet and Evi Godinet, both longtime pillars of the tennis community in American Samoa. [courtesy photo] Litia Godinet](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/litia_godinet.png?itok=WHcD_hhE)
