Finafinau youth leader Sierra Fata before the 35-foot whale sculpture carved from a 1,500-year-old redwood log that was unveiled at Clear Lake CA this week, during the “Lungs of the Earth” Global Healing Launch. The multi-ton carving will be on tour in the Pacific — including American Samoa — over the next year at a time when deep-sea mining is becoming a issue in American Samoa. Read story below. [courtesy photo]
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Pago Pago, American Samoa — Sierra M. Fata, a ionate youth leader and board member of Finafinau, represented both the nonprofit organization and American Samoa at the “Lungs of the Earth” Global Healing Launch, that took place June 1–2 at the Elem Nation Traditional Roundhouse in Clear Lake, California.
Her invitation comes in recognition of her steadfast work in environmental advocacy,...
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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring the memory of Henry Saaga, who fought... -
Le Afioga i le sui Faipule o Amerika Samoa i le Konekeresi, ia Uifa’atali Aumua Amata. [ata: foa'i]Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOA Sa fa’ao’oina atu e le susuga ia Lolo Matalasi Moliga, lea sa avea ma... -
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The unveiling of the newly designed Miss American Samoa crown and sash, both sponsored by American Samoa Visitors Bureau, took place during a visit hosted by ASVB, for the 2025 pageant contestants and reigning Miss American Samoa, Pauliana Felise-Vitale, on Wednesday,...
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Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOAMOLIA SE TAMALOA INA UA MASALOMIA I LE SAUAINA O LONA TOALUA MA LONA AFAFINE FAIO le aso 8 o Aperila, sa vala’au ai e se pulea’oga ma lana ‘au ofisa,...
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O SE PEPE MA LE MAUGAI aso ua leva, i totonu o se vaomatua, sa ola ai se pepe e igoa ia Malo, ma o le fiafiaga a lenei pepe, o le felelelelea’i solo, mai i lea la’au, i lea la’au....
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 11, 2025, a man ed the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported that he was allegedly assaulted by an unknown bus driver for no reason.The suspect...
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June 6, 2025Talofa lava! We are honored to introduce the very first edition of Ala Mai — the official bi-monthly column of the American Samoa Alliance Against Domestic & Sexual Violence....
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June 4, 2025June 02, 2025To: Maefau Dr. Mary Lauagaia Taufetee — Director of EducationDOE Building, Pago Pago, AS 96799Mr. Vaiaso Apulu —Principal Voc Tech High SchoolImmediate Action Demanded...
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May 5, 2025I read with concern the Samoa News article, “Governor’s and Medicaid offices team up to local patient,” 4/10/2025.On its face, the public might think this was a great thing...
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ASBF Coach Stanley Iakopo wrapping boxer Losi Tunoa's hands before his fight last Friday night at the “Rise Up Boxing Competition” hosted by Marist Boxing Samoa. The American Samoa Boxing Federation (ASBF) raised concerns over mismatches, questionable officiating, and misleading assurances from organizers at the “Rise Up Boxing Competition”. (Story with more details to be published in Wednesday’s June 04, 2025 Samoa News edition.) [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau]June 3, 2025ASBF Coach Stanley Iakopo wrapping boxer Losi Tunoa's hands before his fight last Friday night at the “Rise Up Boxing Competition” hosted by Marist Boxing Samoa.The American Samoa... -
May 30, 2025Coach Stanley Iakopo (seated far left), along with the visiting ASBF team (standing) and of the Marist Samoa Sports Club, following the welcoming kava ceremony Thursday evening (Samoa time).... -
May 29, 2025Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Boxing Federation (ASBF) has arrived in Samoa with a six-member youth boxing team, ready to take on local contenders in a tournament aimed at...