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Work-Based Learning welding class
Last week was week 6 of Nuuuli Vocational Technical High School’s Work-Based Learning welding class, helping repair the Lady Samoa III from Western Samoa. It’s hands-on experience preparing the next generation of welders in the territory.[Facebook photo]
depression and your brain
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A well-designed 10-minute online exercise can spark small reductions in depression. That’s the key finding of my team’s paper, published in Nation Human Behaviour. Many people believe that to start overcoming depression, they need a therapist, medication or a radical...
car donation
ASDOE thanked LBJ Tropical Medical Center for its generous donation of a “project vehicle” to support the CTE Automotive Program at Nu’uuli Vocational Technical High School. This donation provides students with a valuable hands-on learning resource to strengthen their skills in automotive...
Fa’alupega mobile app
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In a world where much of Samoa’s most sacred cultural knowledge has traditionally lived through oral transmission alone, a new mobile app is ensuring that fa’alupega – the honorific language of chiefs, villages and genealogy – is not lost to time or distance. Officially...
Fealofani, Fuaō, and Lupelele
During a recent practice run, the three Fautasi—Fealofani, Fuaō, and Lupelele—competed fiercely against each other. The standout was Fagasa, helmed by the skipper Papatua Lupefaʻalele Faima Tua. [screenshot from KVZK video]  
THS Musi Festival champions
Congratulations to Tafuna High School, the 3-Peat Music Festival Champions — three years in a row of excellence, dedication, and powerful performances. This achievement is a testament to the countless hours of practice, teamwork, and passion that our students poured into their music. [Facebook...
 Tristan Leyds and Selvyn Davids
Blitz Boks significant Try makers, Tristan Leyds and Selvyn Davids enjoy the brotherhood of post championship victory as South Africa defeated Spain 38-12 at the HSBC Vancouver SVNS, BC Place, Vancouver, Canada.  [Photo by Barry Markowitz]
Alena Saili
Proud Samoan Kiwi Black Fern, Alena Saili, twice stiff -armed Japanese defenders as she successfully powered her way to a Try in New Zealand’s 43-5 trouncing over Japan at the HSBC Vancouver SVNS, BC Place, Vancouver, Canada.  [Photo by Barry Markowitz, 3/7/26, 3pm]
Lupelele crew from Iliʻil
This year marks the third consecutive participation of the Lupelele crew from Iliʻili in the annual Fautasi Race, an event that proudly coincides with the celebrations of American Samoa’s Flag Day. Boasting a robust team of over 40 dedicated members, the crew is expertly led by the skilled skipper...
Paepaeulupo’o of Aua rowers
Paepaeulupo’o of Aua, under the experienced leadership of veteran Skipper Utaifeau Leonard Liufau, is preparing to make a strong showing this year. Each member’s hard work, discipline, and dedication are invaluable as they strive not only for victory but also to honor their traditions and inspire...

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