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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A total of 14 graduates of Pacific Horizons School, home of the Navigators, received diplomas during their 21st Commencement Ceremony held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the Kanana Fou Women's Hall in Petesa.
Special guests attending included Special Envoy to the...
Pavaiai Elementary School last week dedicated its new multipurpose facility and new school building. Cheers to learning and success in the future. Congratulations to the entire Pavaiai Village and the Home of the Mighty Falcons.[Facebook photo]
Fa’afetai tele lava to all the men and women of the Department of Search and Rescue Marine Patrol Division for their hard work, sacrifice, and continued service to the people of American Samoa. They were joined by Gov. Pulaali'i Nikolao Pula as National Safe Boating Week was proclaimed for May 16-...
The National Park of American Samoa (NPAS) is home to some of the most incredible coral reefs in the world. The Ofu back reef pools, located on Ofu Island are known for their shallow, crystal-clear waters and bright, colorful corals. While many reefs around the world are struggling with bleaching...
Friends and relatives celebrated the ASCC Class of 2026 during their graduation ceremony last Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Kanana Fou gymnasium, with not only ulas & smiles, but remembrances of those who supported the graduates in spirit. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau]
Congratulations to the Leone High School Lions on winning the 2026 ASDOE Boys Varsity Basketball Championship. Champions pictured with McDonald’s CEO Mrs. Dolores Tautolo Galea’i after the game as McDonald’s American Samoa proudly awarded the team a $2,000 championship prize as part of its $30,000...
Aua Elementary 3rd Graders visited the Jean P. Haydon Museum this week as part of their unit plan on climate change and sustainability. Through engaging discussions and detailed explanations of the museum’s historical artifacts, Deputy Marion Mageo and Sean Tilo created an educational environment...
For the third year in a row, Tina'u Fiaui was invited to compete in the Arcadia Invitational which is the elite of the elite of the Track and Field events on the West Coast of the United States. In shot put, he took 1st in the Open Division with a throw of 59'02". For discus, he took 3rd with a...
Some members of the Manu’a High School Class of 2007 came together to fellowship and reconnect as they begin fundraising for their upcoming 20th Year Anniversary in 2027. [Facebook photo]
Lessons learned when the Dept. of Marine & Wildlife Resources was on the move with Leone High School, were Boating safety, Endangered species protection, Fish anatomy, and a Fishing clinic. Thank you Mr. Tautasi Falana'i for extending your students learning experience outside of the 4 walls of...

![Pacific Horizons School held its 21st Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the Kanana Fou Women's Hall in Petesa. There were a total of 14 graduates. [Courtesy photo] Pacific Horizons School graduates 2026](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/class_of_2026_group_photo.jpg?itok=7OfidUGi)








