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Polyfest 2025: Opening day unveils two diversity stages for the first time
Auckland, NEW ZEALAND — The 50th ASB Polyfest kicked off under intermittent showers at the Manukau Sports Bowl on Wednesday, marking a significant celebration of Polynesian culture over t
Police called after son allegedly starts family disturbance
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 26, 2025, a mother contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report that her son was allegedly causing a disturbance at their home.
Police report notes minors were present during alleged domestic violence
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 26, 2025, a victim of a domestic dispute called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that her husband allegedly assaulted her in front of
Women’s History Month celebrated in American Samoa
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Governor’s Mansion welcomed the Women’s Coalition of American Samoa (WCAS) for a historic and heartfelt evening of
"E Iloa Oe I Lau Gagana"—"Your Language Defines You."
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Last Friday, the Samoan Studies Institute (SSI) at the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) celebrated the successful completion of a three-year initiative d
50th ASB Polyfest photo & caption
Marcellin College's Samoan team is one of the 77 schools performing across six dedicated stages, representing the Māori, Cook Islands, Niue, Samoan, Tongan and Diversity cultures, in the 50th ASB P
Young Pacific Leaders unite at Tiaki Moana 2025 for ocean conservation
Papeete, TAHITI — From March 24 to 27, 2025, the Tiaki Moana Summit & Workshop convened 42 Young Pacific Leaders (YPLs) from 25 island nations, fostering collaboration on marine conser
Lt Governor attends opening church service for the Pacific Church Leaders Meeting
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 2025 Pacific Church Leaders Meeting, organized by the Pacific Conference of Churches, is taking place at Kanana Fou Theological College from March 25th to 3
Man arrested for threatening wife with machete
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 23, 2025, a victim of domestic violence called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) requesting assistance regarding her husband who was allegedly distu


![Massey High School’s Tuvalu team is one of the 77 schools performing across six dedicated stages at the 50th ASB Polyfest currently being held in New Zealand at the Manukau Sports Bowl. There are 291 different performance groups involved in the event that is said to be the world's largest Polynesian cultural festival. [Photo: Thomas Wandstraat] Massey High School’s Tuvalu team](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/tuvalu_polyfest_group.jpg?itok=zdaZ72hJ)


![Celebrating Women’s History Month — March — WCAS was welcomed to the Mauga o Alii for a Meet & Greet last month hosted by First Lady Dr. Lois Pula. [Courtesy photo] Celebrating Women’s History Month](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/first_lady_meet_greet.png?itok=THgF75Xb)
![Participants in the three-year program, "E Iloa Oe I Lau Gagana," coordinated by the Samoan Studies Institute at the ASCC, proudly displayed the books featuring their published work. These books, unveiled during the prize-giving ceremony last Friday, celebrate the participants' exceptional achievements across four distinct categories: Oral Traditions, Creative Writing, Poetry, and Cultural Art. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau] Participants in the three-year program, "E Iloa Oe I Lau Gagana,"](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_1313.jpg?itok=Esqa7Xna)

![Alphina Liusamoa (right) and Dr. Sabrina Suluai-Mahuka (left) underwent a rigid nomination process to be selected as the Tiaki Moana Young Pacific Leaders to represent American Samoa. [courtesy photo] Alphina Liusamoa and Dr. Sabrina Suluai-Mahuka](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ypl_1_0.jpg?itok=XUjFZDot)

