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Dr. Mata’uitafā Temukisa Solomona Fai’ai at Yale University following the completion of her Ph.D. in Chronic Disease Epidemiology. Her doctoral research focused on cardiometabolic health among adolescents in American Samoa. She earned her Ph.D. in Chronic Disease Epidemiology through the Yale...
The Department of Health is reopening its newly renovated clinic in the village of Leone. Director of Health, Dr. Saipale Fuimaono credited the financial foundation provided by the ARPA Oversight Office under the leadership of Director Puiali’i James Faumuina and recognized the instrumental...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — For much of the past 25 years, each anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks has arrived with signs and stickers reminding people to “never forget.”
I have always felt unsure about what those words mean. For those of us who were alive in 2001, forgetting the day itself is...
MSC100 students enrolled in the Marine Option Program at ASCC had the chance to hear from Marine Biologist, Ms.Brooke Butterfield. Brooke is also a Susan L. Williams National Coral Reef Management Fellow working with the AmSam CRAG group at the American Samoa Department of Marine & Wildlife...
Local GOP Party Chairman Tauala Will Sword and National Committeewoman Aumua Amata at the Midterm National GOP Convention yesterday, as it kicked off in Dallas, Texas. The two-day event, centers heavily on President Donald Trump, aiming to energize the conservative base ahead of the critical...
The Tafuna Industrial Park was filled with joy and high energy as the American Samoa Department of Commerce officially launched Coastweeks 2026. Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula and First Lady Dr. Lois Pula joined government leaders, local vendors, partner organizations, and families for a memorable...
2026-27 High School Football team captains pose for a photo as the American Samoa Department of Education held its Sports Program Opening Ceremony this past Friday. [DOE photo]
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following for Labor Day 2026: “Labor Day is a federal holiday in honor of you and all your work in your jobs, where you faithfully serve your families, and in doing so, make our communities better, and keep our economy moving. Your job is important!" Read...
ASCC Land Grant along with the National Weather Service Pago Pago and the Dept. of Agriculture met to discuss the potential impacts of El Niño on agriculture in American Samoa and how we can better prepare our farmers and producers. The discussion focused on understanding potential weather and...
This field of polymetallic nodules seen during Dive 04 of the 2026 American Samoa ROV + Mapping expedition at a depth of approximately 3.2 miles. They contain nickel, cobalt, copper, and manganese — long been considered important to industrial supply chains, including some EV batteries. Many newer...