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Traffic next to the Veterans Memorial Stadium stretching back all the way through to McDonald’s Tafuna
When word got out that Cost-U-Less containers of bottled water and other goods had arrived, local residents flocked to the store to stock up and also replenish their supplies. It however, caused a long line of traffic on Tuesday afternoon, as seen in this photo, with traffic next to the Veterans...
Teni Ma'ae (center) with ACE empolyees wishing him well
Teni Ma'ae (center), who retired after 28 years of service with Neil’s ACE Home Center, was presented with a plaque & other gifts to commemorate his accomplishment and to wish him well on his retirement. [Courtesy photo]
Norwegian Jewel entering the fuel dock at the Port of Pago Pago
This Samoa News photo taken Monday afternoon from the old site of the Rainmaker Hotel, shows cruise ship Norwegian Jewel entering the fuel dock at the Port of Pago Pago. Read details in report of the cruise ship that was allowed to stop in to Pago Pago to refuel despite the worldwide outbreak of...
Close up of lock on Temporary Holding Cell door
A close up of the lock on the front door to the Temporary Holding Cell (THC) at the Central Police Station in Fagatogo. Samoa News has received numerous phone calls from family members of officers who are assigned to THC, saying the officers are locked in with the inmates.  Read story for details...
South Pacific students getting ready to enjoy an umu meal they helped prepare
Junior and Senior students of South Pacific Academy experienced hands-on activities, at Le Faleoo Samoan Cultural Center recently, to celebrate and experience the Samoan culture in an environment touted as American Samoa’s only “living museum” — located in Mapusaga Fou. The event also included umu...
Man takes a sip of kava from the bowl.
Fiji's prime minister has suggested people rethink their habits at kava sessions, in light of the threat of the Covid-19 coronavirus. Frank Bainimarama said practices like sharing the same kava bowl - or bilo - could be a risk since the bowl is traditionally passed around a circle, with each person...
Pat Letuli (r) was the winner of the Rotary Club Grand Prize
Pat Letuli (r) was the winner of the Rotary Club Grand Prize, the Gas Stove & Hood Top from Neil’s Ace Home Center. The Rotary Club of Pago Pago Golf Tournament raised $31,500 from the 32 Golf Teams and the raffle ticket sales, before expenses. More information and photos in Sports section  [...
While there is no explanation or description with this artwork — interpretation of one viewer saw the hot pink color of a child’s danger, chain… chain… chain of fools … binding ourselves from without and within
The Art/Music/PE committee from Lupelele Elementary school opened their 1st Annual Art Gallery, which featured a variety of artwork from all levels including ECE students, last week. The event was well received with great feedback from parents and teachers. The committee hopes that this event will...
New Zealand All Blacks performing haka in Vancouver
The New Zealand All Blacks 7s perform a haka in celebration of their Cup Final Championship 17-14 win over Australia at the Vancouver 7s, Day 2, BC Place, Vancouver, Canada.  [Photo by Barry Markowitz, Courtesy Bluesky Communications, 3/8/20]
Three StarKist employees dressed in blue pose for the camera.
Three StarKist Samoa workers pictured last Friday, as the cannery’s more than 2,000 workforce participated in promoting colorectal cancer awareness by ‘Wearing Blue” or dressing in blue. More info in Monday’s Samoa News. [photo: StarKist Samoa]

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