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Two local Junior Tennis players invited to represent Pacific in ITF World Junior Tennis Competition
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — After their outstanding performances during the Pacific Oceania Junior Championships (POJC) held in Fiji in July 2024., Alexandria "Ula" Amoa and Joelei Ioane h
Alleged domestic violence incident lands both victim and suspect in jail
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 27, 2024, a family member of a victim reported an alleged assault at a nightclub by the victim’s boyfriend.
Alleged assault leaves victim with eyelids swollen and blood covering his face
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 27, 2024, a victim and his mother walked into Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report an alleged assault by Telea Senetuki.
Fiame reminds FAST it can remove her as leader but not as PM
Apia, SAMOA — With Samoa Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa’s recent sacking of members of her Cabinet, including La'auli Leuatea Schmidt, who is facing criminal charges, four new Cabinet
Remembering violent Tonga eruption three years on
Nuku'alofa, TONGA — On 15 January 2022, the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai undersea volcano erupted.
Laulii Elementary teacher receives Presidential Award for Excellence
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Danielle Aina who has taught science for 11 years at Laulii Elementary School, is American Samoa’s recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathema
Tausal Gold 18U volleyballers playing at TransPacific Games
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Tausala Gold 18U Volleyball Club will represent American Samoa in the prestigious 2025 TransPacific Championship Games, which will take place from January 1




![Alexandria "Ula" Amoa and Joelei Ioane along with other local junior tennis athletes are preparing intensively for the 2025 Pre-Qualifying Event in Apia, Samoa, which will take place during the first week of February. [courtesy photos] Alexandria "Ula" Amoa and Joelei Ioane](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ula_amoa_and_joelei_ioane_.png?itok=fTITnPpt)



![Seen here is a car covered with volcanic ashes in Pili, Tongatapu on January 16, 2022. Like the September 29, 2009 tsunami that devastated American Samoa, it is hoped that the stories of both loss and survival from that day will hopefully be retold for generations to come, so we will always be ready for the next natural disaster. [photo: Iliesa Tora] Van covered with ash](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/van_covered_with_ash.jpeg?itok=klOIHNyC)
![Danielle Aina creatively utilizes hands-on activities and outdoor observation to motivate the children to enjoy learning science. Congratulations to American Samoa’s Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient. [courtesy photo] Danielle Aina](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/danielle_aina.png?itok=bnA7PEg1)
![The players look forward to demonstrating their skills and teamwork on the court, bonding with fellow athletes, and creating lasting memories in pursuing their shared passion for the sport. [courtesy photo] Tausala Gold 18U Volleyball Club](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/tausale_vb_team.jpg?itok=-0eVt0lS)