During a recent practice run, the three Fautasi—Fealofani, Fuaō, and Lupelele—competed fiercely against each other. The standout was Fagasa, helmed by the skipper Papatua Lupefaʻalele Faima Tua. [screenshot from KVZK video]
Congratulations to Tafuna High School, the 3-Peat Music Festival Champions — three years in a row of excellence, dedication, and powerful performances. This achievement is a testament to the countless hours of practice, teamwork, and passion that our students poured into their music. [Facebook photo]
Blitz Boks significant Try makers, Tristan Leyds and Selvyn Davids enjoy the brotherhood of post championship victory as South Africa defeated Spain 38-12 at the HSBC Vancouver SVNS, BC Place, Vancouver, Canada. [Photo by Barry Markowitz]
Proud Samoan Kiwi Black Fern, Alena Saili, twice stiff -armed Japanese defenders as she successfully powered her way to a Try in New Zealand’s 43-5 trouncing over Japan at the HSBC Vancouver SVNS, BC Place, Vancouver, Canada. [Photo by Barry Markowitz, 3/7/26, 3pm]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate has rejected Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula's nomination of Ma'aelopa BobTuiasosopo as member of the Board of Directors for the LBJ Tropical Medical Center. During their regular session on Monday, seven senators voted in support for Ma'aelopa while four opposed. Ten votes are needed for confirmation in the Senate.
At his confirmation hearing earlier that day...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate has rejected Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula's nomination of Ma'aelopa BobTuiasosopo as member of the Board of Directors for the LBJ Tropical Medical Center. During their regular session on Monday, seven senators voted in support for Ma'aelopa while four...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — When Fonotī Pati Umaga slipped in the shower in 2005, he didn't know it would be the last day he would ever feel his legs."While I was in the shower, I...
Recently, the Fono, Amerika Samoa House of Representatives and Senate, reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding Rose Atoll Marine National Monument by passing a joint resolution. This resolution...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The historic spirited run of the American Samoa National Women’s Soccer Team in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Oceania Qualifiers came to a close...