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Henry Saaga’s name is etched on the Wall
# The Saaga family in 1941     Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In celebration of D-Day (June 6) and the Battle of Midway (June 4- 7), Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring the memory of Henry Saaga, who fought in the Normandy invasion, as the United States commemorates the anniversaries of D-Day (...
DMWR staffers mounting recording device
American Samoa’s Dept. of Marine & Wildlife Resources wildlife team led by Wildlife Biologist Jeff Vaitoa and Wildlife technicians Lalakai Taiseni and Opeta Mekuli set out to hike the steep hills of Fagaitua deploying sound recorders to detect the presence and movements of seabirds in the...
 Mrs. Pisa Tauai receives the first card from the governor
In May, the American Samoa Nutrition Assistance Program officially launched the ASNAP Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program, which is modernizing public assistance services for the people of American Samoa. (See report for details.)The first new ASNAP EBT card was issued to Mrs. Pisa Tauai as...
FEMA academy
The FEMA National Emergency Management Basic Academy (NEMBA) is underway at the American Samoa Community College, bringing together inclusive-Emergency Management trainees and recent graduates, as well as staff from the American Samoa Department of Homeland Security for three weeks of emergency...
Donation to Avele College
Members of the Avele College Old Pupils Association (ACOPA) Queensland Chapter, dressed in yellow shirts and green lavalava, present a $20,000 tala donation to representatives of the ACOPA Samoa Chapter in support of Avele College as they prepare for their bi-yearly reunion set to begin this week,...
Nevaeh Alistiniah Talaleu Lesi’i with family and friends
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL 2026 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES! Nevaeh Alistiniah Talaleu Lesi’i, daughter of Ali’ioaiga and Christine Lesi’i of Ta’ū and Faleāsao, Manu’a, graduated from Kapolei High School, Hawai’i with CTE Honors and Cum Laude recognition. Your hard work, dedication, and achievements have...
Part of the Fatoata American Samoa — Fesili Mai Project
Part of the Fatoata American Samoa — Fesili Mai Project — May: Deep Seabed Mining. Read students’ letters and poems in today’s Opinion section. [Joshua Utuone, Fagaitua High School Senior]
rescued turtle
The DMWR wildlife team responded to a call recently from local fishermen that reported an entangled turtle in Tula. The turtle was retrieved, assessed for injuries, measured, flipper & PIT tagged and released back into the ocean.  “With our community’s help, we have received about 20 calls and...
Pacific Horizons School graduates 2026
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 students in their new multipurpose facility
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]

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