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American Samoa celebrates Samoa’s 63rd Independence with local special church service
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Hosted by the Samoa Consulate General’s Office in American Samoa, the 63rd Independence of the Independent State of Samoa was celebrated locally with a special
Elementary school administrators report possible domestic abuse of minor
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 8, 2025, elementary school administrators contacted the police and reported a possible domestic abuse case regarding a minor who was scared to go home.
Two men charged with assault, one assaulted a minor, while other resisted arrest
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 5, 2025, the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) received a call regarding a disturbance between several individuals.
New Zealand's invisible children
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — When Helen Clark's Labour government brought in a law that would create waves of undocumented children, even the immigration experts had no idea of the impact i
Small Island Developing States' leaders urge world to put the ocean at the heart of Climate action
NEW YORK — With just days to go before the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), The Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), is calling on world leaders to recognize the Ocean a
VSO outreach brings counseling for Veterans and their families
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Hawaii has recognized Ray Loo of American Samoa for his outstanding service, dedication, and advocacy as a VFW Vetera
Miss American Samoa contestants photo & caption
The unveiling of the newly designed Miss American Samoa crown and sash, both sponsored by American Samoa Visitors Bureau — a gold sponsor — took place during a visit hosted by ASVB, for the 2025 pa
ASVB unveils new crown and sash for Miss American Samoa 2026
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The unveiling of the newly designed Miss American Samoa crown and sash, both sponsored by American Samoa Visitors Bureau, took place during a visit hosted by AS



![The Samoa Consulate General’s Office in American Samoa hosted a special church service in American Samoa to celebrate Samoa’s 63rd Independence. Consul General Fata Brian Kaio welcomed the territory’s leaders as well as guests, expressing his gratitude for the shared heritage and strong ties between the two Samoas. [photo: ASG] Consul General Fata Brian Kaio](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/samoa_consule_general.jpg?itok=0k2Xrhta)






![“The crown showcases Mount Pioa (Rainmaker Mountain) at its center, framed in a “V” formation drawn from the national flag. [photo: ASVB] Miss Am Samoa with new sash and crown designs](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/new_mas_sash.jpg?itok=_m-vszEL)