February 2022
EMS offiice at LBJ closed photo & caption
The EMS main office in Faga’alu has a red notice on its’ front door (inset on left) from the Department of Public Health (DOH) condemning the building, due to unsafe conditions, which have reported
Tafuna High School teacher receives grant to enhance STEM education in the territory
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Society of Science — which focuses on promoting the understanding and appreciation of science — is providing STEM Research Grants totaling $135,000 to 95 te
Can churches be protectors of public health?
Hartford, CONNECTICUT — Over the past two years of living with COVID-19, many churches have had to think in new ways.
$24 Million heading to American Samoa from US-DOT
WASHINGTON – The Biden Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation is providing more than $1.14 billion to repair and rebuild roads and bridges for U.S.
Woman who allegedly hid her son from the cops — arrested
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A woman accused of preventing the arrest of her 16-year-old son who is accused of assaulting his brother-in-law is now in custody after she was arrested last we
No hospitalizations or deaths but positive COVID cases continue up
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Health Department data on confirmed COVID-19 cases in the community shows the numbers continue to increase following tests conducted Saturday, Feb. 26.
Samoa I Texas church resumes construction after months of delays
Killeen, TEXAS — Construction is back in full swing for the Samoan church on Stan Schlueter Loop in Killeen, TX. Last April, hundreds of colorfully dressed local residents of Samoan ancestry held



![The students have been a constant inspiration to push for better opportunities in STEM education,” said American Samoa’a recipient Claire Bacus, [courtesy photo] Claire Bacus](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/am_samoa_stem_teacher_web.jpg?itok=-udP9HVd)






![The parking lot, foundation, and frame of the new building for the Samoan Congregational Church of Killeen are now complete and with the resumption of construction, is expected to be used by the congregation by summer. [photo: Sivia Sasa] Church buildings under construction](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/photo1_samoa_i_texas_web.jpg?itok=5pSfvaJd)