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Shortly after 6 P.M. in Rome, the longed-for sight appeared above the Sistine Chapel: white smoke.
Over the course of a day and a half, the more than 130 members of the College of Cardinals had come to a decision on who should lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. On May 8, 2025, they elected...
Governor Pulaali’I Nikolao Pula and the First Lady graciously hosted a dinner at DDW this past Saturday to welcome representatives from Brigham Young University and expert sonographers from the Mayo Clinic. These dedicated teams are on island to conduct Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) screenings for...
The kitchen staff at the LBJ Cafeteria pause to smile for the Samoa News camera while diligently preparing meals for guests at the official opening of the newly renovated facility last Friday. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau]
The Department of Public Safety is requesting the assistance of the community in locating 17-year old Ophillyah Sami, a senior at Samoana High School. She was last observed wearing her school uniform on the morning of April 28, 2025, when she was dropped off at school. If you have any knowledge...
THS students and organizations like the Science Club, Interact Club, Finafinau Club, 4H Club, and Science Department teachers hosted a wave to support Wetlands Month this May. [courtesy photo]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Perhaps you know that the holiday does not pay tribute to Mexican Independence Day. That’s Sept. 16. You might know that Cinco de Mayo is not widely observed in Mexico (where it’s not a national holiday). And that it’s more an American thing than a Mexican one. Maybe you...
Ending Autism Awareness Month with an engaging Movie Night at the Veterans Memorial Monument, Le Malae ole Lupelele. Hosted by the American Samoa Department of Health Leo o Aiga, this community event featured a family-friendly film screening that celebrates diversity and inclusion, creating a fun...
K5 students of Samoa Baptist Academy stand at attention while awaiting the music for their item during the school’s Samoan Day performance at the Methodist Synod American Samoa’s gym on Friday, April 25, 2025. [photo: faatalanoamedia/LP]
A manaia of 1st Grade performs during Samoa Baptist Academy’s Samoan Day performance at the Methodist Synod American Samoa’s gym on Friday, April 25, 2025. [photo: faatalanoamedia/BV]
A group photo to celebrate the Fagaitua High School student-led initiative with the National Park Service team, celebrating Earth Day this past Tuesday. Students, National Park Services personnel and the FHS Science Department worked together to collect 246 pounds of trash. Small actions add up to...