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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Consumption of ultra-processed foods – including soft drinks, snacks and ready meals – is growing worldwide, despite evidence they are unhealthy.
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) make up about 70 percent of packaged food products on supermarket shelves, and even more in...
Sincere appreciation and gratitude from the Department of Education to Sauasetoa Tolo Ho Ching and Bishop Ono Ho Ching for the generous donation of 3,000 desks and chairs through Enviro Tech and CBT. Fa’afetai tele lava for investing in our students, schools and community! [Facebook photo]
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...
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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...

![It’s not just cookies and buns, ultra-processed foods come in many forms. Many common "healthy" or convenient foods are actually ultra-processed, containing industrial ingredients and additives not used in home cooking. Surprising examples include packaged breads, flavored yogurts, plant milks, protein bars, margarine, and breakfast cereals. These items are often high in salt, sugar, and fat while designed for high palatability. [Photo: Daisy Daisy /adobe.com] BUN AND COOKIE](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ultra_processed.jpg?itok=-fIvXPOW)








