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A photo of Atoa o Samoa attendees
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The governor’s office has released a list of “anticipated outcomes” from the 3rd Atoa o Samoa Executive Meeting that was held last week at the American Samoa Community College Multi-purpose Center on Wednesday and Thursday, April 12 & 13 where American Samoa’s...
L-R Elizabeth Fano, Casuallen Atuatasi, Uputaua Lefauaitu, Aloma Hansel-Black, Arizona Leger, Tautasi Falana’i, Si’ufaga Kava, John Patu
The Samoan delegates selected by the U.S. Dept of State to attend the 2022 Young Pacific Leaders Conference in Guam, from April 17- 20. These young leaders fromamoa and Am Samoa from different professional backgrounds discussed environmet, economic development, education and social issues with...
The Catholic congreation during their taualuga
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Always highly anticipated at any Flag Day celebration is the Siva & Pese. For our final coverage of Flag Day festivities, here’s a look at the messages conveyed through the songs the three congregations performed during the final day of Flag Day fa’afiafiaga. THE...
Excited fans gather to cheer on the victorious Manulele Tausala
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Excited fans greet Nuuuli’s Manulele Tausala just after it crosses the finish line in first place. Manulele Tausala captained by Manutafea Taufete’e. The last time Manulele Tausala ran was in 2019 (pre-COVID-19), and was also captained by Manutafea Taufete’e. In that...
scrren shot of fautasi race rescue
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Taema of Leone with captain Senator Faiivae Alex Godient and Matasaua of Manu’atele, with Motusaga Tuileama Nua at the helm, tied for 6th place after they were unable to complete the race. When Taema started taking on water — their oars were raised — the Matasaua...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Flag Day, April 17, 2023 activities at the Veterans Memorial Stadium. Three traditional performances are set for the celebration starting with the Dioceses of Samoa Pago Pago, followed by the Methodist Synod of American Samoa and at 1p.m. is the performance by the...
Excited fans greet Nuuuli’s Manulele Tausala
Excited fans greet Nuuuli’s Manulele Tausala just after it crosses the finish line in first place. Manulele Tausala captained by Taufete’e Taufete’e is the 2023 Flag Day Fautasi Champion coming in first in the 7 boat field. In addition to the $20,000 first place prize, Manulele Tausala will also...
Aaron Pulemagafa
Auckland, NEW ZEALAND — A Pasifika music artist is aiming to elevate the Samoan language into mainstream spaces. Aaron Pulemagafa who goes by the moniker, 'The Western Guide', said the lack of Pacific bilingual songs in New Zealand's music scene and his fondness of Samoan ballads led him to create...
Flag Day fautasi captains meeting
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Yesterday, Tuesday, Apr 12, 2023, the Fautasi Flag Day Committee held their last meeting to discuss the guidelines and other details for the upcoming Flag Day Fautasi Regatta, set for Saturday, Apr .15, 2023, to enforce the safety of participating auva’a and to ensure a...
PC Mauga T. Aseuga and Lt. Governor Talauega E.V. Ale
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The government formalized its calendar for Flag Day 2023 celebrations, which includes lead up events to the actual one-day event — it is no longer a 2-day event as planned earlier. According to the Deputy director of Samoan Affairs, Tauese Va’a Sunia, the Flag Day...

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