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Fale o Latiā, initiated by the Sa'o of Pavaiai, Le Afioga ia Tuanaitau & Village Council was launched last week with the purpose of uniting the Pavaiai community and engaging the youth — fostering a sense of pride and belonging for generations to come. They expressed their gratitude to...
The NZ Black Ferns Women defeated Australia 31-21 and the NZ All Blacks Men defeated Ireland 17-14 to both win the HSBC Singapore SVNS, Cup Finals, at the Singapore National Stadium, Singapore. [Photo by Barry Markowitz]
USA Eagle and Samoa Daddy, Kevon Williams, dazzles the crowd for the longest Try of the day (with Perry Baker supporting) as the USA beat Fiji 35-14 at the HSBC Singapore 7s, Day 1, Singapore National Stadium. [Photo by Barry Markowitz]
The new art mural at Fitiuta Elementary School is beautifully illuminated by the purple haze of the sunset. [Facebook photo]
Loloma Faoliu as Sister Mary Roberts performs during the ASCC’s House Of Flying Daggers’ musical production of the popular Whoopie Goldberg movie and Broadway show at the ASCC MPC Auditorium on Friday, April 26, 2024. [photo: faaTalanoa Media]
Grade 1 students of Samoa Baptist Academy perform their opening siva during the school’s Samoan Day activities at the Tafuna Elementary gymnasium on Friday, April 26, 2024. [photo: faaTalanoa Media]
WASHINGTON — Coral reefs are some of the oldest, most diverse ecosystems on Earth, and among the most valuable. They nurture 25% of all ocean life, protect coasts from storms and add billions of dollars yearly to the global economy through their influences on fisheries, new pharmaceuticals, tourism...
Happy Arbor Day from beautiful American Samoa! A coastline view of the tropical rainforest of Tutuila Island. Did you know that a single acre of trees can produce enough oxygen for 18 people for an entire year? Trees are also essential to providing food and shelter for humans. And trees don’t just...
The Manulele Tausala Low Rider rowers at the Nuuuli boat shed in Utulei village, after winning the 2024 Flag Day Fautasi Race, captained by Taufetee Manutafea Tanielu Taufetee.The Awards Ceremony was held Wednesday afternoon presenting the monetary prizes to all fautasi participants in the regatta...
Boston, MA — The U.S. government moved closer to banning the video social media app TikTok after the House of Representatives attached the measure to an emergency spending bill on Apr. 17, 2024. The House voted on each of the four components of the bill, and the one affecting TikTok passed 360-58...







![Corals in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii during 2014 and 2015 warming events in which over 80% of corals were affected. Some species and individuals, like the coral at left, were resistant to warming. Similarly resistant corals have been found in American Samoa waters. [Claire Lager, Smithsonian, CC BY-ND] Corals in Kaneohe Bay](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/coral_in_kaneohe_bay.png?itok=sXVroB-B)


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