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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Chief of the OBGYN Unit at LBJ Hospital, says the hospital’s prenatal education program is an effective method for equipping expectant mothers with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the physical and emotional demands of pregnancy, childbirth, and parenthood...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa’s Advisory Council will meet in-person at the Tauese P.F. Sunia Ocean Center, on Wednesday, May 22, at 2 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
Items on the agenda include updates on Ocean Exploration Trust Mission, Council...
Nadi, FIJI — The Na Waqa Drua is planned to become the largest double-hull canoe of its kind.
The Na Waqa Drua is an exciting story that had been retold over the years, especially amongst our Pacific Islanders.
Stories of the voyaging across the seas on "giant canoes" led to movies and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Lemanu P. S. Mauga delivered special remarks during the ASCC Commencement Ceremony on Friday May 17, 2024, at the CCCAS Taeaoafua Gymnasium on the Kanana Fou campus. The governor congratulated the 79 graduates on their accomplishments. He praised their tireless...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With the latest private sector commercial venture of a landing craft unit (LCU) purported to service Manu’a, Aunu’u and Tutuila, the question of what exactly the American Samoa government’s plans are to address the critical lifeline for the territory's remote islands,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Anticipated outcomes at the Fifth Atoa o Samoa Executive Meeting last week noted that ASG has requested StarKist Samoa to start building appropriate accommodations to house the Samoa guest workers in 2024.
This comes along with StarKist’s request to add 500 additional...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As we celebrate Military Appreciation Month and Armed Forces Day this Saturday, May 18, 2024, we pay tribute to the dedication and bravery of our service members. From the earliest days to the present, Air Force and Coast Guard members, Marines, Sailors, and Soldiers...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Cats do strange things, but a cat showing abnormal behavior is a poisoning (toxin) suspect.
If you think your cat has gotten into something toxic, there are steps for you to take immediately while arranging a veterinary visit. Some substances damage the skin itself (in...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Government Employees’ Retirement Fund (ASGERF) has released its audited financial statements for the fiscal year 2023, providing a comprehensive overview of its financial position and performance.
The audit, conducted by Moss Adams, offers insights...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa's inflation rate is 1.3%, lower than the previous quarter, but there was still an increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The Food Group is once again the leading expenditure group, with an increase of 3.0%.
One of the items that saw an increase of...