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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The co-founder of Strongman Samoa hopes the budding sport will provide another avenue for talented young athletes in the country to shine.
Competitive strongman is gaining momentum in the Pacific, despite limited opportunities for athletes to compete close to home....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa celebrated the United States Independence Day, marking its historic 250th anniversary on July 4th.
The celebration this year included American 250, which celebrated as well as commemorated the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 16, 2026, a woman walked into the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) accompanied by three minors to file a complaint against a man who allegedly sexually abused his stepsons and daughter. The minors’ ages range from 9 to 13.
The defendant was later arrested and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Rotary Club of Pago Pago presented 15 modern hospital beds to Hope House on Saturday, June 27, capping a community fundraising effort that asked local families and businesses to sponsor a bed for $1,000 each.
Hope House, operated by the Catholic Diocese of Samoa Pago...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 13, 2026, a concerned father contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that his son was allegedly assaulted by a male individual following a confrontation that stemmed from a near traffic incident involving members of a church youth group.
The...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — (Note: The recent Supreme Court decision on the Citizenship Clause brings renewed attention to American Samoa’s unique relationship with the United States. For American Samoa, citizenship is not only a question of individual rights. It is also connected to the Deeds of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Board of Higher Education announced today the appointment of Mr. Sonny J. Leomiti as Interim President of American Samoa Community College (ASCC), effective July 1, 2026.
Mr. Leomiti currently serves as Vice President for Administration and Finance and brings more...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — It’s official. Vatia’s Fuao has captured the America 250 Fautasi Regatta grand final, powering through brutal weather conditions yesterday morning to claim the $30,000 prize. Despite the driving rain, rough seas, and the long delay before the race could finally begin,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — This year's Independence Day carries special significance as our nation commemorates America 250, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This historic milestone marks 250 years of freedom, democracy, resilience, and the enduring...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomed the 2026 winner of the Malofie Congressional Art Competition, Eve Filomena Snow, of Tafuna High School, to the U.S. Capitol last week for the opening of her artwork. Eve visited Washington, D.C., took part in the agenda of events, and was...