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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 20-year dream is coming true for one prominent Samoan fa'afāfine, who is contesting a key Savai'i seat in next month's general election.
Despite ongoing discussions about Samoa's gender imbalance in parliament and the status of fa'afāfine, Falesaopule Seimale'ula...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The annual U.S. Open of Surfing is underway in Huntington Beach, California, and Team Hawaii is dominating the field.
Five local surfers have moved out of the round of 16, securing their spots in the quarterfinals.
John Michael Van Hohenstein and Kaniela Stewart are...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Aumua Amata is calling attention to National Hire A Veteran Day, which is today, Friday, July 25th, 2025, to show appreciation to Veterans and their ongoing and important role in their communities after their service.
“Veterans serve an integral part in...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming Natural Resources Committee passage this week of a bill, H.R. 2294, that she co-led as original cosponsor to reauthorize the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) for the next five fiscal years with enhancements and updates.
“In...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata extends heartfelt condolences to the family and fans of George “Fiji” Veikoso, who passed away recently at age 55 in his homeland of Fiji, surrounded by loved ones.
Samoa News notes that “Fiji” is well remembered for his live concerts on island —...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On a warm Tuesday night in Fugalei in Apia, Samoa, the air hums with anticipation as a local hall fills with young people.
With the Boom Kaisi Ball just days away, Pacific Rainbow+ youth have gathered for a series of workshops designed to build confidence and community...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Pacific trade ministers have welcomed the draft Kava Declaration, marking a significant step toward safeguarding kava's cultural and economic importance across the region.
At a gathering in Suva, Fiji's Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica, and his counterparts...
HONOLULU — The University of Hawaii (UH) is getting a major boost to help close critical healthcare gaps across the islands and throughout the Pacific, including American Samoa
UH researchers are launching new efforts to improve health care in underserved communities because of a $1.5 million grant...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Samoa Observer is reporting police have confirmed that American Samoa is the most common route for methamphetamine importation into the independent country, and children are being used to sell the drugs. Police Commissioner Auapaau Logoitino Filipo said Samoa is no...
Pago Pago, AMERIAN SAMOA — A group of organizations are leading global activation efforts at Ala Moana Beach Park to raise awareness about deep-sea mining in American Samoa waters.
On Sunday, July 20, a paddle out will take place near Magic Island from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in protest to stop further...