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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Pope Francis made his final public appearance on Easter Sunday before passing from this life early Easter Monday. He appeared very frail and had delegated the celebration of the Easter Mass to another cardinal. Though his voice was weak, he blessed a crowd of faithful...
Chief Justice F. Michael Kruse and ASG Treasurer Donald O. Kruse, the eldest and youngest sons of Fritz and Pele Kruse of Leone sharing a family moment during the Flag Day state luncheon. [Courtesy photo]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With a notable number of Polynesian players reaching the NFL, Fox Sports Films announced this week a new documentary — Culture of Winning: Polynesian Football Pride, a film spotlighting Polynesian athletes in football. Executive produced by and featuring Miami Dolphins...
Rowers of the Aeto from Pago Pago celebrate the photo finish end that saw them triumph in a come from behind win over Aua's Paepaeulupo'o during the 2025 Flag Day fautasi race on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. [photo: fa'atalanoamedia/BV]
The American Samoa Council on Arts, Culture & Humanities (ASCACH) began its 3-night program of performances for its 49th Annual Flag Day Performing Arts Festival Monday evening, April 14, 2025. The performing arts festival is scheduled to for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights — with...
Segaula Manu’a High School history students — Ms. Emma Milo, Ms. Siliona Mauga, and Ms. Makayla Tevaseu — competing at the Secondary Island Wide History Day Competition last week, accompanied by their chaperone and principal Ms Tauānuu who took a ‘selfie’ with the students. [courtesy photo]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The highly anticipated fautasi from the village of Alao, often described as the "new kid on the block" and a standout member of the newest generation of cutting-edge, state-of-the-art fautasi, was officially christened and launched for its maiden voyage last Friday.
The...
High Chief Satele A. Lili'o (center), flanked by Faga Fiti Sunia (right) and Tauese Va'a Sunia, with TCF Warden Palaita Tusipasi Suiaunoa (in the background), during the Christening Ceremony of the new fautasi Alao last Friday. Read details in today's issue. [photo: Asi Andrew Fa'asau]
As government workers hit the streets this week to clean and decorate roadsides in celebration of American Samoa’s 125th Flag Day. festive energy is filling the air. ASG departments and agencies have been out bright and early, each taking on assigned zones to help beautify the island and showcase...
Lupelele Elementary School’s National History Day Representatives yesterday were: Asovale Sapakuka – Individual Website, Palinah Salanoa & Mahroini Ioane – Group Documentary, Teritori Ioane – Individual Performance; and Lupe Lalau, Anamarie Ualisa & Kheena Rivera – Group Exhibit [courtesy...