Manulele Tausala Lowrider II captures championship in debut appearance
Mon, 04/20/2026 - 8:43am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 2026 Flag Day Fautasi Race finale delivered one of the most stunning and historic finishes in recent memory, etching the name of newcomer Manulele Tausala L

![Nu’uuli’s Manulele Tausala Lowrider I and Lowrider II arrive to a hero’s welcome at their boatshed in Utulei after Lowrider II captured the 2026 Flag Day Fautasi Race championship title last Th ursday. [photo: Asi A. Fa’asau] hero’s welcome](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_5679.jpg?itok=I-QgUQzU)
![St. Catherine’s Adult Day Services was officially launched in Vailoauta with a ceremony that included an invocation by Deacon Enele Seumanutafa, followed by special remarks and a blessing from Monsignor Viane Etuale, Vicar General of the Diocese of Samoa Pago Pago. [courtesy photo] Blessing from Monsignor Viane Etuale](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_4907_n.jpg?itok=rAW-DgA6)






