Gender diversity didn't begin on Twitter. It existed long before Western culture decided it was controversial. In traditional Samoan society, fa’afafine have been recognized for generations as a distinct gender. Not as a compromise. Not as a loophole. As a normal, understood part of community life. [Facebook photo]
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NEW YORK — (AP) Two Democratic senators are launching an investigation into whether Health...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Search and Rescue (DSAR) Fire Division responded over...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Fono's frustration over the executive branch's expenditure of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — One of the few remaining landmark structures from the U.S. Naval Administration era in American Samoa is currently undergoing renovation as efforts continue to preserve an important piece of the territory's history. The project also includes plans to construct a fence around the building to tackle a longstanding litter problem beneath its surrounding awning.
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Representative Fagaima Larry Sanitoa has reached out to ASDOE director...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — One of the few remaining landmark structures from the U.S. Naval Administration era in American Samoa is currently undergoing renovation as efforts continue to preserve an important piece of the territory's history. The project also includes plans to construct a fence...
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Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOAFAAPA’IAINA VA’A E LUA A LE DMWRNa aofia potopoto ia ta’ita’i o le malo, i le aso Faraile o le vaiaso ua tuanai, mo le fa’apa’iaina o ni...
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“O LE LANE FIA FAI APA’AU”Sa iai se lane e fai ma ia i aso uma, le nofonofo ma matamata i manu felelei o felelei i luga o le vateatea, ma a’o matamata lenei lane, e manatu ifo...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa called for stronger regional support on fuel security, drought, fisheries and territory access to international funding to build resilience to...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The fight over birthright citizenship in the United States is focusing on the Pacific territories.Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands are now caught up in a push...
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November 6, 2026The people of American Samoa have spoken. The 2026 midterm elections are behind us. We congratulate Congresswoman Aumua Amata on her reelection, the returning and newly elected members of the House...
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November 5, 2026Talofa lava, From the bottom of my heart, a special thank you to the people of American Samoa! It is such a blessing to represent you and I am humbled by your trust.Thank you first of all...
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October 20, 2026[Source note: Exposing autocracy from military-ruled Fiji to democratic Samoa, seasoned journalist Shalveen Chand has faced cell blocks, state censorship and physical assaults for holding Pacific...
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September 15, 2026Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A traditional Impi Warrior powerfully leads out the Springboks with his iklwa spear as the NZ All Blacks assembled for their National Anthem look on. The... -
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June 5, 2026Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Government leaders, sports officials, and private‑sector partners gathered at the Michael Inc. Restaurant last week for an informational dinner hosted by the...