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Members of the SHS Class of 2026 sing the United States and American Samoa national anthems as the school’s JROTC presents the Colors during last Friday’s graduation ceremony. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As the 2026 FIFA World Cup starts on June 11, 2026, traditional news and social media channels will be full of pictures of the players. Many of them will be showing their tattoos.
Body art has become increasingly part of international soccer, although its prevalence can...
Finafinau alum and media intern Mataio Suluai and Airforce Maj Samone Suluai joined Dr. Sabrina Suluai-Mahuka at the Upwell conference in Washington DC, where she was honored as the keynote speaker. Upwell: A Wave of Ocean Justice is an annual conference and convening focused on equity, justice,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — “While last year we celebrated 250 years of service by the U.S. Army, this year we will soon celebrate the sesquicentennial of the great nation that our Army safeguards. We wish a very special happy birthday to the U.S. Army and all our soldiers, including veterans and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — “The birthday of the U.S. flag is a yearly flag-flying holiday, and this year it is just 20 days before the historic 250th birthday celebration of the United States.
“It was on June 14, 1777, that the Continental Congress passed the first Flag Act, which established the...
Celebrating fishing, science and community at the Fisheries Forum. Learn the importance of quality data, how fisheries data helps support sustainable fishing, informed management and the future of fishing in American Samoa. [Facebook photo]
For 2 centuries, Latter‑day Saints have revered religious freedom – but their definition is evolving
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 5, 2026, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is encouraging its American members to participate in a special fast: a day to “express gratitude for religious liberty and to pray that it be strengthened throughout the world,” in the words of its top...
Rock Bottom Steakhouse hosted the welcome dinner for Miss American Samoa and the 2026 Bluesky MASI contestants. Delicious four‑course meal, live music, and great company. It was a perfect start to this year’s Bluesky Miss American Pageant 2026 with the theme "Amerika Samoa, O oe o le Penina" [...
A guest speaker at the Wetlands Appreciation and Recognition Event held on May 29, 2026, Mrs. Claire Bacus-DeWees, a Science Teacher from Tafuna High School, shared her personal journey as an environmental advocate.She is seen here with her family and Gov. Pulaalii Nikolau Pula at the special event...
Members of the Letuli, Toalepai, and Annesley families turn out in full support to congratulate the 2026 South Pacific Academy Valedictorian, Tali'ilagi Milovale Patricia Letuli, and her cousin Tautuasamoa Annesley Toalepai (both sitting center) following their graduation last Friday. In her...