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Members of the SPICC 8th grade graduating class
Graduates from SPICC level 8 during a group photo at the South Pacific International Christian Center after their graduation ceremony Thursday morning. There were 12 graduates in total, with three of the graduates currently off-island. All graduation ceremonies — both private and public — must be...
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata had the opportunity on Monday for a special tour and briefing at Arlington National Cemetery. The briefings for Members of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs focused on the careful procedures and honors observed by Arlington National Cemetery...
gasoline price in southern California
You think we’ve got problems in American Samoa, just look at the price at this gas station in southern California — and this was LAST weekend. Premium Unleaded gas prices were $9.79 a gallon in Gorda, California. [photo by Harold Sweet, courtesy Ruby Red Cafe, 5/14/22]
Teyonna Jarman
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIHM) and there’s a rising tide of discontent among Pacific Islanders who say the Pacific Islander part of this cobbled-together group is neglected. The Washington Post points out that the “AAPI label...
Samoa's 60th Independence Day logo
Apia, SAMOA — Samoa looks to celebrate its 60th Independence anniversary on June 1 after two half years of virtual celebrations due to the pandemic lockdown. The Logo and Theme for the 60th anniversary was launched in front of the FMFMII government building last week. Prime Minister Fiame Naomi...
Brianna Fruean
Apia, SAMOA — A young climate change activist from Samoa, Brianna Fruean, is the recipient of the Oceania Global Citizen Prize's Award. The award recognises activists across the world whose efforts focus on ending extreme poverty and achieving the United Nations' Global Goals. Ms Fruean is being...
Lester Lagafuaina's signing ceremony
Tafuna Warriors' Defensive Back, Lester Lagafuaina (bottom center) yesterday signed his National Letter of Intent to the University of Hawaii, joining Keiki Misipeka, Head Coach Timmy Chang and so many other Sons of American Samoa on the Rainbow Warriors Football Team. Pictured: Lester Sr,...
American Samoa singer Tenelle (middle)
Hollywood, CALIFORNIA — After eight weeks of national upheaval, the fans can finally rest easy: the 'American Song Contest' has ended. Even though K-pop queen AleXa went on to win, American Samoa's Tenelle struck a chord with the viewers. Ten acts remained at the start of Monday's two-hour finale...
 The late Paramount Chief Letuli “Freddie” Misilagi
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Hawaii’s largest Samoan cultural festival and a pre-eminent showcase of Samoa’s traditions, the We Are Samoa Festival is highlighted by the exhilarating World Fireknife Championships this week at the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC).  “The World Fireknife Championships...
Tanelle
Hollywood, CALIFORNIA — Tenelle isn’t exactly sure when her love for singing first started, but suggests that growing up with a big family, where talent shows are more competitive than the “X-Factor” itself, may have well done it. Tenelle — who represents American Samoa recalls listening to artists...

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