Linking Samoans
The rugby clash between Manu Samoa and the Barbarians at Twickenham, England was axed 90 minutes before its scheduled kick-off as four Barbarians and two members of that team’s staff tested positive. But that didn't stop the Manu Samoa from belting out their national anthem before performing their...
Farmington, UTAH — Ryannah Leu Quigley passed away on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021 and her funeral services are planned for Friday in Farmington, UT. She was 28 years old.
Ryannah was born in Pago Pago, American Samoa on Feb. 2, 1993. She proudly embraced her wonderful Samoan heritage.
Ry used her...
White City, OREGON — In Oregon's Rogue Valley, in the small community of White City, a Samoan Adventist congregation is thriving.
In 1991, the White City Church became an official group and began gathering each Sabbath for worship. Thirteen years later, the growing group became an Adventist...
Honolulu, HAWAII — The Bishop Museum unveiled today, Saturday, Nov. 13, Tatau — Marks of Polynesia,
Tatau: Marks of Polynesia explores the beauty of Samoan tattoos as well as the role they play in the preservation and propagation of Samoan culture. Through an array of photographs, Tatau showcases...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Gov. Lemanu Peleti Mauga has declared Veterans Day — Nov 11th, to be observed in American Samoa as a holiday and all government offices are closed today and normal activities suspended.
“Veterans Day is a time to honor and thank the brave men and women who have...
Ofu, MANU'A — Paopao Lele (a Cherokee 6 on floats) in Ofu, Manu’a, was a single engine pontoon plane owned by George Wray that made daily trips to Ofu during high tide and landed on water — this was before there was a landing strip at Ofu. It was a popular gathering spot for FaleLuanu’u people to...
Congratulations Ms. Hani Fuimaono! Our newly crowned Miss American Samoa 2021-2022. She will represent the island territory as an ambassador in various occasions most especially Tourism and will also represent American Samoa at the upcoming Miss Pacific Islands Pageant. [Photo: Miss American Samoa...
O tamaitai mai Leone ia Auuso Taupau - Savanda, Anoka ma Angelina ma sa avea i latou ma ta’iala lelei mo le tusitala ia maua ni ata mai le ta’aloga a le Seahawks vs Jaguars i le fa’aiuga o le vaiaso i Washington state. [ata: Leua Aiono Frost]
Alega beach, AMERICAN SAMOA — The strong support of women with Malu, Laei a Samoa and their mothers from across the sea, was felt throughout the organic venue of The Tatau Festival 2021 at village Alega this past weekend.
“I am honored to have the gracious support of the most powerful female...
Glasgow, SCOTLAND — A New Zealand Pasifika climate activist has told the UN climate meeting that young Pacific people are not victims of climate change but beacons of hope.
The Leaders Summit is wrapping up at COP26 in Glasgow.
Environmental advocate for Samoa Brianna Fruean said Pacific people...