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Gov. Pula and others
Gov. Pulaali i Nikolao Pula joined the Leone High School community as well as religious leaders, Fono members, cabinet officials, management staff, and the proud students of Leone High School to celebrate the dedication of the new Leone High School Administrative Office. Highlighting Leone High...
2025 Close-up showcase
The American Samoa 2025 Close-up showcase was held this week at the Samoana Gym. All 14 students performed great and are ready for the annual Close-Up program trip to Washington, DC, representing American Samoa. On behalf of the Department of Education, the Director wishes the team all the best and...
Litia Godinet
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Tennis Association is proud to announce that Litia Godinet has been selected to compete in the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup, representing the Pacific Oceania Team. This prestigious international tournament will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, beginning...
. Chief of Marine Patrol, Ina Ulberg, emphasized the vital importance of the ring buoy
The Marine Patrol Division of the Department of Search and Rescue successfully installed a new ring buoy this week in the coastal village of Onenoa. Chief of Marine Patrol, Ina Ulberg, emphasized the vital importance of the ring buoy in facilitating a swift and effective response during maritime...
Norwegian Sun cruise ship
The Norwegian Sun arrived at our shores this week. The Norwegian Sun can accommodate nearly 2,000 passengers and has a crew of over 800. As of 2021, Norwegian Cruise Line is the fourth-largest cruise line in the world by passenger numbers, holding approximately 8.6% of the global cruise...
Laumea Dance group
“Laumua” made up of Samoan High School students, represented the Samoan community at the prestigious La’u Samoa Academic and Cultural Awareness Dance Competition held in Washington State. The group’s outstanding performance culminated in winning the overall first-place title in academics,...
 Rev. Athanasius Abanulo
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 and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) screenings staff
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...
LBJ cafeteria staff
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]
Ophillyah Sami
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...

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