May 2017

Wentworth grads

Tue, 05/16/2017 - 6:12am

The seven cadets of Wentworth Military Academy and College from American Samoa who graduated last Saturday, May 13, in the last graduation ceremony of the school, which announced last month it was

2Samoas Battle: American Samoa takes it all

Mon, 05/15/2017 - 1:27pm

The American Samoa boxing team won the “2Samoas Battle” Trophy after winning all five amateur special bouts of the International Boxing Championship last weekend with the team from Samoa [photo AF]

Tesimale Fatu-Taua’i of Samoa (left) when he was knocked down by Petelo Matagi (right) of American Samoa during the main event of the International Boxing Championship last weekend between the two Samoas, where American Samoa won all 5 amateur special bouts of the night. [photo AF]

Jeffrey Tago of American Samoa after winning his fight against Iosia Fa’alaniga of Samoa during the International Boxing Championship between the two Samoa last weekend at the Maliu Mai Beach Resort. [photo AF]

Faasala Livai (right) of Samoa looks on while Kaisa Ioane (left) of American Samoa was trying to attack during their match of the International Boxing Championship between the two Samoa last weekend at the Maliu Mai Beach Resort. [photo AF]

The American Samoa Boxing Federation (ASBF) boxing teams are proud — they defeated the visiting team from Samoa during the “2Samoas Battle” last Saturday at the Maliu Mai Beach Resort to win the Ch

Plea agreement reached in Eteuati of Amouli burglary & stealing case

Mon, 05/15/2017 - 10:35am

A 20-year old man, who was charged in two separate cases involving burglary and stealing, will be sentenced next month after the defendant reached a plea agreement with the government and it was ac

Community Briefs

Mon, 05/15/2017 - 10:32am

NOAA’s OFFICE OF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARIES LAUNCHES VIRTUAL DIVE GALLERY

ASG exploring “viable trade and commerce” between AS and Kingdom of Tonga

Mon, 05/15/2017 - 10:25am

This undated photo provided by ASG Commerce Department, shows DOC director Keniseli Lafaele (far right), next to him is Paul Young, ASPA’s Managing Director and the Governor’s Tongan Liaison Officer, Sione Lousiale Lotolua Kava (far left) and officials of the Tonga Forestry and Milling Company in Tonga. In the background (on the right side) are electricity poles manufactured by the Tonga Forestry and Milling Company. [photo: provided by DOC]

Exploring “viable trade and commerce” between American Samoa and the Kingdom of Tonga was the focus of a recent visit by ASG officials to Nuku’alofa, with recommendations

American Samoa governor keeps his word, says Samoa Victim Support Group

Mon, 05/15/2017 - 10:21am

(Center) Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga, SVSG president Siliniu Lina Chan, and SVSG patron, First Lady Cynthia Malala Moliga, during a visit to the shelter in June 2016. [Courtesy photo]

Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga and First Lady Cynthia Malala Moliga donated 100 cartons of wahoo for the children at the Campus of Hope, in Samoa. The presentation was made at the Samoa Victim Support Group’s main office in Apia to the SVSG President Siliniu Lina Chan. Mrs. Moliga is a SVSG patron. [Courtesy photo]

In keeping his word to continue providing assistance for the children at the Campus of Hope, the American Samoa Governor and the Patron of the SVSG (American Samoa) Lolo Matalasi Moliga and his goo

Jeralee Galea’i wins at World FireKnife

Mon, 05/15/2017 - 9:29am

The only female to compete in this year’s 2017 World FireKnife Competition, Jeralee Galea’i of Aua, won her first place in her division of 12- 17 years old, competing against 8 males. She is seen here with her father, David Galea’i who has won the competition 3 times. Congratulations Jeralee!. [courtesy photo]

Falaniko Penesa of Apia, Samoa is the 2017 World FireKnife Champion, as the Polynesian Cultural Center performers paraded him around the theater at the end of the show last Saturday night in Laie, Hawai’i. [courtesy photo]

The only female who competed in the 2017 World FireKnife Competition last weekend Jeralee Galea’i. Galea’I 16-year-old won 1st place in her Intermediate division (12-17 years old) against 8 males. Congratulations Jeralee! [courtesy photo]

This past weekend in Hawai’i the 25th annual World’s FireKnife Competition was held before a sellout crowd, at the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC).

Recent rainfall results in one of the biggest landslides to date

Mon, 05/15/2017 - 7:25am

The recent heavy rainfall and windy weather conditions have not only flooded the roads and caused the overflowing of rivers and streams, it has also contributed to one of the biggest landslides in

“No adverse impacts on catch rates” since LVPA reduced

Mon, 05/15/2017 - 7:23am

For one-year since the reduction of the large vessel prohibited area (LVPA) there have been “no adverse impacts on catch rates” for other American Samoan fishery particip

Mother's Day at Aua

Mon, 05/15/2017 - 7:00am

Yesterday morning churches across the territory joyfully celebrated Mothers Day — a loving person, who gives love unconditionally, all day, everyday. In the village of Fagasa, mothers of the Assemb

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May 2017

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