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LONDON (AP) — Tonga’s chief diplomat in the United Kingdom was thinking about two monarchs this weekend as Britain and the Commonwealth celebrated Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.
There is Elizabeth, of course, who has celebrated 70 years on the throne with four days of parades and pageantry...
With the beautiful Nuuuli Pala Lagoon in the background, Pacific Horizons School held their 8th grade graduation ceremony at the the TAOA center fale Samoa, on Friday, May 27, 2022. COVID Code RED restrictions were observed with masks worn by all and social distancing practiced. Look for more...
Lt. Gov. Talauega Eleasalo Ale, along with veteran Rosie Fualaau Lancaster of the Department of Veteran Affairs laying a wreath at the Satala Cemetary early Monday morning in honor of all military men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice. [photo by AF]
This photo was taken by a member of the community early yesterday morning, May 24, 2022 — an ASG vehicle with no Disabled Parking Permit parked in a Disabled Parking space at the Lumana’i Building. This is not the first time members of the community have taken photos of an incident like this and...
In what is being touted as ASCC’s first ‘drive-thru’ commencement, the Spring 2022 Commencement Ceremony, was held on Friday, May 20, beginning at 10 a.m. Graduates approached the designated receiving site in a vehicle, which they then exited — long enough to receive their degree, certificate and...
Alofaeleuma Faualo’s wheel chair dedication took place Tuesday at TAOA’s office in Tafuna, Alofa has spinal muscular atrophy and received a specialized wheel chair valued at $35,000 that was fundraised through a Radiothon between the Parents with Special Needs Network, 93KHJ and various community...
This photo posted on the Health Department's Animal Service Facebook page shows, Molly, who is looking for a home. Molly is a young female, recently spayed, looking for her forever home. She is available for adoption. Come fill out your application to take this sweet family dog home. Molly is good...
The American Samoa Community College (ASCC) recently recognized Mrs. Diana Tarrant (2nd right) of the Agriculture, Community and Natural Resources (ACNR) division for 20 years of service. Presenting Mrs. Tarrant with her recognition certificate are (left to right) ACNR Director Aufa’i Apulu Ropeti...
Nisi o fanau a’oga i le Vocational Technical High School lea ua sauni fo’i mo le fa’au’uga, peita’i o latou lipoti sa tufatufaina lea i le vaiaso ua tuana’i. Ua fa’afiafiaina matua ma ua taumafai lava le fanau ina ia fa’atumauina le lelei o latou togi mo le fa’au’uga i le masina fou. Malo le tauata...
Construction work is moving along well for the “Pago Pago, American Samoa Temple” for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Ottoville Road, as seen in this Samoa News photo taken Wednesday afternoon. [photo: FS]