Rahim Ervin Fuiava and family
Congratulations to Rahim Ervin Fuiava on his promotion to Sergeant Major (SGM) in the United States Army on June 17, 2026. A native of Faleāsao, Manu’a, SGM Fuiava is the son of the late Fuiava Tafale and Lelei Fuiava. SGM Fuiava is married to Barbara Fuiava, who also serves in the U.S. Army as a Master Sergeant. Together they have raised four children in a proud military family, including their eldest son, Mose Fuiava, who serves in the United States Navy.  [courtesy photo]  
celebrate the whale migration
Join the NOAA National Marine Sanctuary on July 18 at the Tauese P.F. Sunia Ocean Center to celebrate the whale migration from Antarctica to our warm waters. Expect fun activities for the whole family, and a special tour of Fetūlagi, an inflatable humpback whale. [National Geographic photo]
Lions Club of Pago Pago with fire victims and pulenu'u
On July 11, the Lions Club of Pago Pago responded to another urgent request for help. They gathered water, food, kitchen utensils, various toiletries and clothing to assist four families who were hit by another devastating fire, which moved quickly from house to house in Fagaima. Pictured here are Lions Taotasi Archie Soliai, Joey Cummings, Tafa Tupuola, and Peter Nomura with representatives of the families who had lost everything.  Also pictured is the village pulenu'u, Liz Taylor, who acted as the Club's point of contact.  [photo: Alava Cummings]
Manu'a flag
Samoa News will not publish on Thursday, July 16, 2026, joining the Territory in celebrating and commemorating Manu’a Day. It is offi cially a local holiday honoring Manu’a’s decision to sign a treaty with the United States and becoming with the islands of Tutuila & Aunu’u the US territory — American Samoa. Have a safe holiday! We will publish on Friday, July 17th. [SN file photo]

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Ottoville fire
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Another major fire occurred last Friday afternoon, July 17, 2026, this time in Ottoville — in a family compound.  According to witnesses who were on hand, helping to put out the fire, two (2) of the three homes that burned were gutted by fire, while the third home was partially burned. No one was injured. It’s alleged that low water pressure, strong gusts of wind, and...

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Ottoville fire
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Another major fire occurred last Friday afternoon, July 17, 2026, this time in Ottoville — in a family compound.  According to witnesses who were on hand, helping to put out the fire, two (2) of the three homes that burned were gutted by fire, while the third home was...
July 20, 2026

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