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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...
Commemorating the historic visit of the top echelon of Samoa leadership with some of the territory’s top leadership. In both the Senate and House chambers, lawmakers’ desks bear cultural significance, adorned with hand‑carved upeti panels, blending the state-of-the-art structure and Samoan cultural...
(left to right) Co-chairmen of the Fono Building Committee — Senator Olo Uluao Letuli and Faipule Vailoata Amituanai sitting with Leone Faipule during the Maota Fono dedication, last Friday. [photo: AF]
The dedication of the Fale Fono on Friday, saw the top echelon of the 2Samoas gather to celebrate the occasion. (L-R) Gov Pulaali’i Nikolau Pula, First Lady Lois Phillips-Pula, Samoa Head of State Tuimalealiifano Vaaleto'a Sualauvi II & Masiofo Faʻamausili Leinafo, Senate President Tuaolo...
Sāmoan cultural elements the architect Mark Lively included in the design of the Fale Fono are 34 hand carved Ifiele half columns in both chambers, 46 Ifilele hand carved upeti panels for each desk, 16 sides of carving for the 8 chamber doors, and 30 3’x10’ acoustic panels made of hand painted...
This holiday season, focus less on the calorie count and more on the company, the laughter, and the scents and flavors that make your traditions special. HAPPY THANKSGIVING! [courtesy photo]
The PLC Thanksgiving Bash was hosted by the Professional Learning Communities Coordinating Team (PLCCT) and ASDOE Teacher Quality Office to promote collaboration and student centered learning through proactive professional development of best practices across all content areas. PLCCT is led by Dr....
NEW YORK (AP) — Two things that made massive cultural splashes this year — Labubu and “KPop Demon Hunters” — will fill the sky and streets of New York when the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off this year.
The Nov. 27 parade begins rain or shine on Manhattan’s Upper West Side and ends at Macy...