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Teams from all departments coming together to clean our island and eliminate possible mosquito breeding sites. They are going around to collect all waste from Nuuuli to Aasu. Place all scrap metals, tires, old appliances, bulky waste, and similar items on the roadside for the teams to pick up. Let’...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — New Zealand-based Samoan director Miki Magasiva attributes his debut feature film's success to cultural connections.
The film, Tinā, has surpassed Kiwi classic Whale Rider to become the fifth most successful film in New Zealand.
Released earlier this year, Tinā stars...
Public Health officers conducted assessments of homes and areas of those affected by the heavy rains in the past 2 weeks. Thanks to those who have assisted with the mudslide from ASPA to those from the community. [courtesy photo]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — It’s August, and parents and caregivers are frantically preparing their kids for a new school year by buying supplies, filling out forms and meeting teachers. This year, many parents also face a question that’s more complicated than usual: Should my child get an updated...
Faafiafiaga a se tasi o autalavou, i le po o Fa’aaliga Taleni Pese, lea sa fa’atautaia e le Tausala Lalelei o le Mosooi, o Kalista L. Aetonu-Koloi. [ata foa’i]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Mouth-guards that light up when a player sustains a significant head impact will be used at this year's women's Rugby World Cup, which starts next week.
The mouth-guards, which use LED lights, will flash red if the impact is severe enough to potentially cause a...
American Samoa concluded World Breastfeeding Week Event for Mothers and little ones this past Friday. Thank you to all who made this possible, and thank you for sharing the importance and prioritizing breastfeeding.[courtesy photo]
(AP) — Vanessa Kirby starring in a gritty film about the aspirations of home ownership, “Night Always Comes,” and Maroon 5 releasing their eighth studio album with songs featuring Lil Wayne and Blackpink’s LISA are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
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New Teacher Training, hosted by the Teacher Quality Division, was a fantastic start for our newest educators. Deputies Gladowski and Salave‘a shared thoughtful and encouraging messages to support them as they begin their journey in the classroom as teachers and administrators report to prepare for...
Gov. Pulaali’I Nikolao Pula greeting the Apostolic Nuncio, His Excellency Archbishop Gabor Pinter — the Pope’s Ambassador to New Zealand and the Pacific upon his arrival at Pago Pago International Airport on Friday, August 8, 2025. Archbishop Pintér is in the territory to attend the Episcopal...