Linking Samoans
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On Wednesday, June 26th, over 80 local residents received a crash course in wound care, thanks to Nancy Morgan, a registered nurse who specializes in wound care and ostomy management, and also the co-founder of the Wound Care Education Institute (WCEI).
Last week’s...
Some of American Samoa’s AYFS Matai’s football players, with their parents, prior to the team’s departure for San Diego, CA last week to play in the NYS National Championship Tournament. The Matai’s - set to arrive back on island this coming Thursday - came in second place overall. [photo:...
Renowned gospel group, the Katina Brothers, are on island for the Samoa Youth Jam, delivering “great music, fun and laughter, and a positive message" for all ages. Their first concert was this past Wednesday, at the DYWA Pago Pago Youth Center. Last night, the group performed at the Kanana Fou gym...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Two daughters of American Samoa are getting ready to compete at the 2019 USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championships, set to be held in Indianapolis, IN June 27-July 6.
Misipeka sisters: Kanoelehua, 15, and Nela, 13, will be representing the territory at one of...
O se va'aiga i le feiloa'iga a nisi o aiga mai Nuuuli ma le 'aumalaga a le Autalavou a le Ekalesia Metotisi mai Nuuuli lea ua masi'i atu e fa'afiafia i Seattle Washington ma ua autova'a atu nei i San Francisco mo le latou fiafiaga i lena a'ai tele i tagata Samoa fo'i. [ata: foa'i]
Anchorage, ALASKA — This photo provided by a player with the Manu Bears rugby team, shows team officials and players posing for a photo after clinching 2nd place in the Alaska Ruby Union’s 7s tournament completed on June 15 in Anchorage, Alaska. The team immediately started preparations for the...
Hollywood, CA — Dwayne Johnson tweeted out a new “Samoa” teaser for the upcoming Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, coming to theaters August 2nd. Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham are reprising their roles as Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw in the Fast & Furious spinoff.
Check out his...
Wellington, NEW ZEALAND — Thousands of Pacific Islanders - including a quarter of Samoa’s population - are hoping for a new life through the annual visa lotteries. They are ready to wrench themselves from home for a New Zealand residence visa. But is the better life the ballot promises a reality?...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — “When I heard the news of the passing of Aumoeualogo Te’o J. Fuavai, it brought a flood of thoughts and memories,” said Congresswoman Aumua in a statement. “He was like a son to Governor Coleman, and always reminded me that a highlight in his life was when Gov. Coleman...
Pictured is the American Samoa contingent to the HOSA International Leadership Conference, being held this year in Orlando, Florida, June 19- 22 at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort.
In no particular order: Perosiomelemaofeira Vaofanua (SHS); Alfred Aetonu Teo (SHS); Faith Fetoailagi Hunkin Seiuli (...