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Fire fighters and Police officers responded to a fire in Fagatogo, yesterday afternoon. The two story building that was on fire is located up the hill behind the Post Office parking lot. [Screenshot from video]
Earlier this month a huge crowd was treated to an incredible showcase of talent, beauty, and fashion, all in celebration of American Samoa’s vibrant Fa’afafine community. The Society of Fa’afafine in American Samoa — S.O.F.I.A.S. previewed the upcoming MISS SOFIAS Pageant coming this April. Fa’...
The second critical mineral survey vessel has arrived in the port of Pago Pago to carry out exploration near American Samoa. [photo: AS Economic Development council]
Lt. Gov. Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr. steps from the Tauese P. F. Sunia Ocean Center exhibit, “Meet Fetulagi” at the Center’s official reopening, last week. The National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa marked the official reopening of the Tauese P. F. Sunia Ocean Center, last week. Lt. Gov. Pulu, in...
In his capacity as Acting Governor, Lt. Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr., welcomed the Utah Army National Guard command team, COL Andrew Owens, LTC Adam Ashworth, CSM Kevin Mayes, 1SG Zachary Hyde, MSG Justin Day and two Sons of Samoa serving locally, 2LT Scotland Elisara and SFC Joseph Ioane. The...
Le Taupou Manaia gathers on the dock before taking the stage aboard the MSC Magnifica on its journey to Apia — entertaining the passengers and carrying the spirit of American Samoa proudly across the seas. [Facebook photo]
The Lupelele fautasi crew is devoting countless hours to rigorous training, emphasizing both strength and teamwork. Boasting a robust team of over 40 dedicated members, the crew is expertly led by the skilled skipper, Faʻafetai Aʻasa, who brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the helm....
Fagaitua High School students Joelle Aina, Joseph Aina, and Jahlsie Atulu take a break from fishing to take a photo of all the fish they caught this past Saturday. Their cooler came back with seven different fish species! FHS students took part in the Pago Pago Game Fishing Association (PPGFA)’s...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Ahh, Valentine’s Day: the perfect moment to tell your sweetheart how much you love them with a thoughtful card.
But what about people in your life you don’t like so much? Why is there no Hallmark card telling them to get lost?
The Victorians had just the thing: a cruel...
NEW YORK (AP) — Pene Pati was cautioned as a 20-year-old not to pursue a singing career, an unusual occupation for a Samoan who grew up in New Zealand.
“Lots of people want to become a singer because they want the lifestyle,” the tenor recalled. “Whereas for me, I did it out of spite, to be honest...









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