Samoa News will not publish on Thursday, July 16, 2026, joining the Territory in celebrating and commemorating Manu’a Day. It is offi cially a local holiday honoring Manu’a’s decision to sign a treaty with the United States and becoming with the islands of Tutuila & Aunu’u the US territory — American Samoa. Have a safe holiday! We will publish on Friday, July 17th. [SN file photo]