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The Department of Human and Social Services held a wave in Utulei to bring awareness to the National WIC Breastfeeding Week August 1-7, 2026. The theme for this year is “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life-Strengthen What Works.” It’s a reminder that breastfeeding is one of the strongest...
Day 4 of American Samoa Council on Arts, Culture, and the Humanities visit to Samoa started with a stop at the EFKS Fine Arts & Museum. Thank you for the warm welcome and for sharing your incredible school. “We were truly impressed by the talent of the students. From paintings and drawings to...
The American Samoa Resilience Office was honored to be part of the Afonotele Tupulaga Manuia Program, an initiative dedicated to empowering and preparing our youth to become stronger leaders of tomorrow. Together, we're building a more resilient American Samoa, one generation and one tree at a time...
A look at some of the Manu’a people from across the EFKAS gathered for the 36th General Assembly of the Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa (CCCAS). [Facebook photo]
The Catholic Church East Zone recently held its youth competition program, an event that is judged by different zones. This year, the East Zone organized an impressive Samoan traditional cultural presentation at the Lauli’i Catholic Church Hall. The event attracted over 300 enthusiastic youth...
Dr. Mata'uitafa Faiai, met with Director of Health Dr. Saipale Fuimaono before departing for the Independent State of Samoa to begin her one-year postdoctoral fellowship program. Dr. Faiai recently earned her PhD in Chronic Disease Epidemiology from the Yale School of Public Health, where her...
Congratulations to US Army PVT Tita’e Fiamē on graduating from Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Tita’e is the son of Pa’iao and Alieta Fiamē, and the grandson of the late Atofili and Elisa Fiamē. He proudly represents the village of Si’ufaga, Taʻū, Manuʻa, as well...
Hey American Samoa, It’s Coral Reef Awareness Week, and you don't have to be a marine biologist to protect our Corals! Our amazing, resilient corals do so much to protect our islands from big storms and feed our families. Now, it's our turn to protect them. [Photo: Brooke Butterfield]
Congratulations, Afonotele Elementary School (Home of the Chiefs) for the dedication of your new building marking the start of a new journey, filled with hope, opportunity, and success for every student who walks through these doors. Here’s to a future of learning and achievement. [Facebook photo]
Congratulations to Rahim Ervin Fuiava on his promotion to Sergeant Major (SGM) in the United States Army on June 17, 2026. A native of Faleāsao, Manu’a, SGM Fuiava is the son of the late Fuiava Tafale and Lelei Fuiava. SGM Fuiava is married to Barbara Fuiava, who also serves in the U.S. Army as a...