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Auckland, NEW ZEALAND — New Zealand has reclaimed the world record for the largest mass Haka, with thousands packing a major stadium on Sunday for a resounding performance of the traditional Māori routine.
Historically a ceremonial Māori war dance, the Haka was intended as a challenge to opponents...
Samoan artist Spawnbreezie and his band were welcomed to the territory where they performed at the Department of Commerce’s Coastweeks Concert at the Sen. Daniel Innouye Industrial Park last Friday. [courtesy photo]
The American Samoa Visitors Bureau with its partner, the Port Administration hosted the "Around the Island Tour" on the Manu'atele last month. This event aimed to bring the community together to explore the island of Tutuila and foster an appreciation for its natural and cultural significance. It...
Whale season starts in July and can last as late as December, with September and October being its peak months. These phenomenal mammals migrate north to warmer waters once a year to breed. They have already been spotted in the Manu'a islands, Fagaloa Bay, and Vatia Bay. [ASVB photo]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — We live in unprecedented times, making significant leaps in new technologies and their applications. However, a harsh reality continues to stare us in the face.
In July 2024, extreme heat broke global records, and the world appears to be on track to cross the 1.5°C...
Tony Briggs, Interim Regional CEO for The Red Cross in the Pacific region, met with Lt. Governor La’apui Talauega E.V. Ale on Monday, September 23. Briggs will be on island for several days to work closely with the American Samoa Red Cross. Left to Right: Leilani Tuamoheloa-Tilo, Vaito’a Hans...
Meet American Samoa’s All Tournament team selected to compete in the Armed Forces Championships. All-Tournament Team is an honor bestowed at the conclusion of the conference tournament to the players judged to have performed the best during the championship. [courtesy photo]
In honor of Coast Week the students of Samoana High took a creative approach to promoting environmental awareness. Instead of traditional beach clean-ups, they focused on spreading the message through art and community engagement. Students designed vibrant posters that highlighted the importance of...
Interns at the 2024 Summer Health Academy, a 2-week immersive program for local high school students designed to inspire our youth to seek careers in healthcare. Approved applicants came from both private and public schools. [courtesy photo]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — While you might think of Spam as a basic canned meat, it’s actually one of the greatest business success stories of all time: Since Hormel Foods Corporation launched the affordable, canned pork product in 1937, it’s sold over eight billion cans in 44 countries around the...