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Highlighting a commitment to regional digital sovereignty, the Office of the Governor and the American Samoa Telecommunications Authority (ASTCA) have concluded a successful three-day diplomatic mission to Samoa. The delegation held intensive meetings with various Government Ministries, the Private...
The Tauese P. F. Sunia Ocean Center has officially re-opened its doors to the public, and the National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa invites the community to visit, experience the new exhibits, and join in supporting the continued education and protection of the territory’s unique marine...
There will be a follow-up meeting of the Swains Island Community on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 5 p.m. at the HC Tuanaitau's residence in Pavaiai to discuss final preparations for this year's Swains Island Flag Day. [Facebook photo]
The American Samoa Dept of Education’s Close Up delegation is on their way to Washington D.C. May you be guided, protected, and inspired every step of the way. A huge FAAFETAI TELE LAVA to ASTCA and CEO Fola S Thomas for the generous donation. Your support means so much to our students and their...
Over the past few days, American Samoa Visitors Bureau has had the opportunity to meet with travel partners, industry representatives, wholesalers, media, and tourism stakeholders from across the region and beyond. Fa’afetai tele lava to the Samoa Tourism Authority for hosting a successful event...
Congresswoman Amata pictured Thursday with business leader Joe Hamby and William Gibbons-Fly, Executive Director of the American Tunaboat Association, who have expertise in the fishing and economic issues that matter to American Samoa.[courtesy photo]
Congresswoman Amata shared a civics lesson with Matafao 7th graders during her visit to Matafao Elementary School last week. She said she was so impressed by these students and their excellent questions about government. [courtesy photo]
Residents of Leone gathered in the village lagoon last week for the annual traditional akule drive, using coconut fronds and nets to herd and catch the schooling fish. Later, Leone’s aumaga carefully portioned out the akule caught in the village’s annual traditional drive, upholding the custom of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA —Two new experiments show that most people do not even consider that a personal message could be AI-generated, even when they themselves use artificial intelligence to write.
To see how people judge someone based on their writing in the age of ChatGPT, my colleague Jiaqi...
We’re winding up the 23rd Annual Steinlager I’a Lapo’a Fishing Tournament, and the excitement is still going strong. With fishing continuing today, Friday, April 24, there is still time for some impressive catches before it all wraps up. Best wishes to all competitors for the final stretch. [ASVB...