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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...
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...
“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,...
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 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...
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]
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...
THS students and organizations like the Science Club, Interact Club, Finafinau Club, 4H Club, and Science Department teachers hosted a wave to support Wetlands Month this May. [courtesy photo]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Perhaps you know that the holiday does not pay tribute to Mexican Independence Day. That’s Sept. 16. You might know that Cinco de Mayo is not widely observed in Mexico (where it’s not a national holiday). And that it’s more an American thing than a Mexican one. Maybe you...
Ending Autism Awareness Month with an engaging Movie Night at the Veterans Memorial Monument, Le Malae ole Lupelele. Hosted by the American Samoa Department of Health Leo o Aiga, this community event featured a family-friendly film screening that celebrates diversity and inclusion, creating a fun...