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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa’s Acting Director General of Health Ulugia Dr. Tito Kamu, confirmed to TV-1 that a 5-year-old girl died Wednesday (Samoa time) at the Pediatric Ward after being referred from Lufilufi District Hospital.
The 5 year-old is the youngest victim of the outbreak in Samoa...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Mormon Church claims it is unclear whether an American missionary — who allegedly sexually abused boys in Tonga — did so under their roof.
William James Purdy was indicted by a federal grand jury in Utah on July 16, on charges related to the exploitation of 14 boys...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A trailblazing church leader from American Samoa received a warm welcome last month as he spent several days with Hawaii’s Samoan Catholic Community, filling a week with fellowship, conversation and a final Mass and celebration.
Bishop Kolio Etuale Tumanuvao of the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With rain pouring water down in both Samoas, an unusual occurrence in Samoa happened earlier this week, with locals excitedly posting videos on line — showing them dancing outdoors as hailstones fell around them.
A video of a family in Lotofaga, Upolu showed youngsters...
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...