Governor waves for Heart Month
DOH hosted a “Red Wave” in recognition of February as National Heart Month, in support of the Rheumatic Heart Disease Prevention Program and heart health awareness. The Governor showed his support alongside the American Samoa Department of Health and other ASG Departments, Samoana High School HOSA Club, and community members. The program will be offering FREE Blood Pressure Screenings at their office at the Lumana‘i Building on the 1st Floor in Fagatogo every Friday this month. [courtesy photo]
Miss American Samoa send off
A big send off for Miss American Samoa, Tofoipupu Unutoa, and the dedicated MASI team as they begin the journey to represent our islands at the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant in Fiji. Safe travels, confidence, and every success as Tofoi prepares to carry the pride, culture, and spirit of American Samoa onto the regional stage. Best of luck—the American Samoa Visitors Bureau is cheering her on, all the way! [courtesy photo]
StarKist Samoa employees
A sea of purple was seen at StarKist Samoa on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 as employees across the territory’s largest private-sector employer wore purple in observance of World Cancer Day. Pictured are Production Night Shift leads with Production Manager Soo Maanaima (back row, 3rd from far left) and HR Manager La Poasa (front, far left), showing their support for cancer awareness. Starkist is a private sector member of the Am Samoa Cancer Workgroup which helped prepare the Comprehensive Control Plan 2025-2030. [faaTalanoa Media]    
FALEASAO ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
“Ignite Curiosity, Inspire Innovation” – Best of Luck to Our Royal Scientists from Faleasao Elementary School displaying their projects today. Cluster K5 - Level 2, Level 1: Ms. Blessing Levu, Level 2: Mr. Eteuati Numera Let’s Go Royal King – O outou māmā na.  [DOE Facebook]

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