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Dr. Rosevonne Pato (2nd left) and ASCC administrators celebrate with Dr. Kamo Koloi (center)
ASCC President Dr. Rosevonne Pato (2nd right) and ASCC administrators celebrate with Dr. Kamo Koloi (center) his recognition for 20 years of service at the American Samoa DOE, and now the college. Dr. Koloi, who joined the ASCC College Accelerated Preparatory Program faculty this semester, brings...
Young cild interacts on woman on a video chat.
Honolulu, HAWAII — Masks and social distancing are important to stopping the spread of COVID-19. But medical experts worry the precautions could be affecting babies' speech and social development, and are urging parents to think about what kind of interactions their infants get. Dr. Melinda...
THS Interact Club and Rotary sponsors
Last week close to 40 students at Tafuna High School were inducted into the Interact Club. Interact is a worldwide Rotary-sponsored youth organization, which teaches the concept of Rotary’s Motto, ‘Service Above Self’.  [courtesy photo]
Epifania Rapozo and her children
This undated photo, provided by Epifania Rapozo, center, shows her with her two children Malia, left, and Levi, right, on a hillside overlooking a scenic site on American Samoa's main island of Tutuila. Rapozo, a native of American Samoa, and her children, from Washington State have been stranded...
Preppers Peak Sun Kettle
Honolulu, HAWAII — The sun is always our best friend as proven in our past articles and Red Cross/first responder donations of our favorite LuminAid Packlite solar lantern.   Likewise, the Prepper Peak Sun Kettle can assure you off grid functionality any time natural disasters or infrastructure...
Three youngsters really enjoying themselves during the tug-of-war
These youngsters really enjoyed themselves during the tug-of-war event, one of the games hosted by the Marist Netball Club Pago during their family fun day at Lions Park on Monday, Columbus Day. The club has grandmothers, grandfathers, mothers and fathers playing with their sons, daughters and...
Woman with "get tested" sign for Breast Cancer Awarenss Month
OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH: Department of Health staff recently did a “pink wave” — to bring attention to the Breast Cancer Awareness Month of October. For any questions please call the Breast & Cervical Cancer Program at 699-2216. [photo: DoH]
Two young men at bus stop
O i la’ua na fa’atalatalanoa e le tusitala e tusa o le pule i le soifua ua sasao mai i lenei vaitau, tasi le la’ua tali, “O le vaivai o le usita’i i matua, e vaivai atoa ai lava ma le fa’amoemoe e fia maua manuia o le fa’alogo i matua ma fai. O le fa’apea fo’i ua tiga le loto ua mana’o le teine e...
This ad paid for by the Committee to Elect I'aulualo & Tapa'au 2020.  
Audience enjoying Pacific Roots Open Mic
The enthusiastic audience last Saturday night at Gov. Rex Lee Auditorium for the Pacific Roots Open Mic (PROM) competition, organized by Tamiano Gurr and Tracy Porotesano. Through poerty, speech, song and/or a combination the 16-performers spoke about cyber bullying, suicide, religion, racism,...

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