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Linking Samoans
On Thursday, some of Congresswoman Amata’s congressional office represented American Samoa and sang “Lo Ta Nu’u” — at the U.S. Capitol ahead of the day’s session of District Office Congressional Staff Training. Pictured are Ola Foster, Missionette Pa’au, Ina Pa’au, and Kiso Skelton. [courtesy photo]
Honolulu, HAWAII — Through photographs taken in a studio and on location in Samoa, "Tatau: Marks of Polynesia" showcases the work of traditional tatau masters alongside that of younger practitioners and artists who are adopting tatau’s motifs and styles for new media and art forms.
This...
O le va’aiga i nisi o ta’avale ua solo fa’aaloalo mai e fa’amamalu le aso faapitoa mo le au fa’aiuaso mai le Laumua o le Segaula 2022. [ata: Leua Aiono Frost]
Honolulu, HAWAII — Citing lineage to various Polynesian monarchies did not keep 56-year-old Saute Sapolu of East O‘ahu from escaping a citation from the State of Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement yesterday morning
Sapolu (...
Auckland, NEW ZEALAND — The woman found killed at her home in suburban Auckland was a treasured grandmother who leaves behind a devastated twin, her family says.
A family member said Maria Brown "helped so many people" and had funded the education of many children.
The 77-year-old Maria Brown was...
After a grueling series of games this past weekend in the women's division, Keige Evolve came out undefeated playing the championship round versus Royals 19-14. Look out for ASSA's upcoming 4th of July tournament. [courtesy photo]
IN THE METAVERSE — Two national publications are each boosting the buzz around Samoan TikTok superstar, Drew Afualo.
What, you’ve never heard of her?
“With 7.1 million followers on TikTok, the content creator is known for her biting humor and quick wit, which she sharpened through years of being...
Ua iloga ua i ai mea ua fa’ata’ita’ia e le vasega o uso mai Asia, o mea ia e na’o Samoa ma Tonga sa amatalia maia, peita’i ua alo nei le vasega o matua mai Saina, Korea ma Filipaina e tauva ai, “Pale Tupe” lea ua iloga e le o faia e matua Saina, leai o lea e totogi matua Samoa ma Tonga latou te...
After a wonderful farewell ceremony from ASG to the FEMA staff and partners who worked together to save the country from COVID-19 , FEMA staff director Allison Pfaedler who was honored with the Molioleava title said goodbye to the territory, after working with ASG from March 4 to June 02, 2022. (L-...
Apia, SAMOA — Manono-Tai came alive on Saturday as Samoa residents gathered for the first time since the closure of borders due to the COVID pandemic – for a Fautasi race.
Samoa Observer is reporting for the first time in a long while the people from Manono took out their wooden canoes and oars to...