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Congresswoman Uifaatali Aumua Amata pictured Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in her congressional office in Washington, DC with the edible artwork decoration for American Samoa, a to’oto’o and fue, that she personally painted. America’s 250th Birthday Cake will have a decoration for every state and...
Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula is pictured with influential Senate committee Chairman Senator Mike Lee of Utah, who made encouraging comments about U.S. commitment to the ter- ritories and their challenges. [courtesy photo]
Parirash "Pari" Abdolhosseini, M.D., Chief Resident, completed her Family Medicine Residency at the Hilo Benioff Medical Center Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Hilo, Hawaii. Dr. Pari is pictured here in the center between her proud parents, Genny & Shahram & her other family members. She’s the...
The Norwegian Spirit made her second visit to American Samoa, bringing visitors to experience the beauty, culture, and warm hospitality of our islands. Passengers and crew were greeted with a performance by the CCCAS Aua Youth alongside Miss American Samoa, Tofoipupu Unutoa, as she prepares to pass...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Why do savoury foods like chips, nachos and nuts go so well with a beer? Why do we feel an insatiable appetite for junk food while drinking?
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Have you ever wondered why savoury foods like chips, nachos and salted nuts go so well with a beer or glass of...
Members of the SHS Class of 2026 sing the United States and American Samoa national anthems as the school’s JROTC presents the Colors during last Friday’s graduation ceremony. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As the 2026 FIFA World Cup starts on June 11, 2026, traditional news and social media channels will be full of pictures of the players. Many of them will be showing their tattoos.
Body art has become increasingly part of international soccer, although its prevalence can...
Finafinau alum and media intern Mataio Suluai and Airforce Maj Samone Suluai joined Dr. Sabrina Suluai-Mahuka at the Upwell conference in Washington DC, where she was honored as the keynote speaker. Upwell: A Wave of Ocean Justice is an annual conference and convening focused on equity, justice,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — “While last year we celebrated 250 years of service by the U.S. Army, this year we will soon celebrate the sesquicentennial of the great nation that our Army safeguards. We wish a very special happy birthday to the U.S. Army and all our soldiers, including veterans and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — “The birthday of the U.S. flag is a yearly flag-flying holiday, and this year it is just 20 days before the historic 250th birthday celebration of the United States.
“It was on June 14, 1777, that the Continental Congress passed the first Flag Act, which established the...