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Gov. Pulali’I Nikolao Pula and First Lady Dr. Lois Pula made their inaugural visit to the LBJ Pediatric Ward, accompanied by CEO Dr. Scott Anesi and dedicated hospital staff. In the spirit of Christmas, they presented Christmas gifts, treats and shared smiles & laughter with the young patients...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Forget Die Hard, Eyes Wide Shut is really the Christmas film hiding in plain sight.
Released in 1999 and set entirely during the festive season, the film follows a doctor, Bill Harford (Tom Cruise), whose wife Alice (Nicole Kidman) admits she once considered an affair....
The American Samoa Dept. of Education proudly recognizes the 2026 Territorial Teacher of the Year Elisaia Mailo, and Teachers of the Year finalists, thanking each of them for the passion and care they bring into their classrooms every day. [courtesy photo]
In the spirit of giving, Leone High School is hosting a Christmas Giving Clothing Drive to share love and joy with our island community. If you are looking to declutter for the new year, please consider donating any rarely used or unused clothing, purses, shoes, and other apparel. This event is...
ASCC-AHEC has certified over 400 students from four high schools — Fa’asao Marist High School, Kanana Fou High School, Manumalo Baptist School and Tafuna High School — after they successfully completed the territory’s first-ever Stop the Bleed certification training. [courtesy photo]
Presenting the Lealaifuaneva Peter E. Reid Charitable Foundation donation to BGCAS on behalf of Ms. Olivia Reid, President of the Foundation was Mrs. Cecilia Reid-Wendt and Ms. Victoria Reid, the granddaughters of the late Senator Lealaifuaneva Peter E. Reid, along with great-granddaughters Pualena...
The American Samoa Arts Council Choir, led by Pati Pati, opened its three‑day concert series at CCCAS Matu'u & Faganeanea Ola Fou Church. The Choir was revived by the Arts Council Director Ammon Fepulea'i, whose hard work and dedication to preserving the arts continues to shine brightly. The...
Signing day of the letter of intent for Elekosi "Kaisi" Lafitaga, Jr, to join the University of Arizona, Wildcats in the upcoming Spring Semester. He is a senior at Tafuna High School and is the son of Rev. Dr. Elekosi and Falenaoti Lafitaga of the Vaitogi CCCAS. He is from the villages of Fagasā,...
On, Friday, December 5, 2025 ASPA was able to get asphalt and immediately started road patch repairs that are much needed — with only Fagaima, Kanana Fou, Fagaalu and Kokoland now remaining. With rain a constant in the territory, roads develop weak spots as the water runoff seeps under the asphalt...
The American Samoa Community College’s (ASCC) Trade and Technical Department (TTD) yesterday hosted a certificate presentation ceremony honoring 18 participants who successfully completed the 10‑week Apprenticeship & Workforce Development Training in Residential House Wiring. Certificates were...