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Introducing the Tatau Exhibition featuring the Marks of Polynesian Suluape Clan, led by Tatau artist Su’a Paul Suluape, son of renowned Master Tufuga Su’a Suluape Senior. Dive into the beauty of Samoan Tattooing at the Paogo Cultural Bazaar from Monday, September 22, 2025 to Friday, September 26,...
No Moso'oi Festival is ever complete without food and the committee has always been proud to provide spaces and opportunities for our local businesses and foodies to come together. This year is no different! Festival takes place this year Oct 4,11,18,25 & Nov 8. Please sign up with the link:...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A children's book exploring the idea of deep sea nodules was paid for by a charity established and funded by a Cook Islands seabed mining company.
"I know of a treasure. It's ancient and old. A treasure of marvels and wonders untold," is an excerpt from the book, Merio...
Afonotele Elementary — Home of the Chiefs — dedicated its new classroom building, marking the start of a new journey, filled with success for every student who walks through the doors. [courtesy photo]
A proud Manusina player at the Women's World Cup, Franklin's Gardens, Northampton, England, UK, Aug. 30, 2025. [Photo by Sylvie Faillétaz, Courtesy Barry Markowitz]
In preparation for the return of students on Tuesday of next week, teachers around the territory are putting in a lot of effort this week to clean, sterilize, and decorate classrooms. “We at the Dept of Education are appreciative of the teachers for creating a safe and welcoming learning...
The polling booth at the Moata'a CCCS during pre-polling Wednesday for the Samoa 2025 general elections, just two days ahead of the main polling day on Friday, August 29. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau]
Gov. Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula and First Lady Lois Pula, hosted a special thank you dinner at Paradise Restaurant in Pago Pago to honor the athletes who represented American Samoa at the Pacific Mini Games in June. He commended the athletes and ASNOC for proudly representing our island home and...
This past Saturday, a special luncheon was hosted for the hardworking visiting IRT Medical Teams. With the dedication, long hours, and compassionate care that the teams have given to our community, we wanted to share our appreciation and deep gratitude for their service. [courtesy photo]
ASPA staff, along with several mayors and village leaders, carrying out the clean up work, as organized by the government, in efforts to eradicate the Dengue Fever epidemic. [courtesy photo]



![Merio and the ‘Hidden Treasure’ book cover — The story was written to capture the attention of families and piqué curiosity around the Cook Islands polymetallic nodules. The book’s “fairness” is in question due to it being paid for by a charity established and funded by a Cook Islands seabed mining company. [Photo: Mrs. J Finch] BOOK COVER](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/book_cover_copy.jpg?itok=eoEaiJuE)






