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Meals were delivered with gratitude for the sacrifices made by American Samoa’s essential workers — the men and women who spent long hours away from their families on New Year’s Eve. Workers included those working at the LBJ Hospital and the EMS stations across Tutuila. [photo: Governor’s Office]
The American Samoa Community Cancer Coalition (ASCCC) sends out a heartfelt Fa‘afetai tele lava to GHC Reid for the generous drink donations for our staff. We truly appreciate your kindness and support, which means a great deal to our team. Happy Holidays! [courtesy photo]
Families, students, educators, and community partners gathered on Saturday, December 20, at the DYWA Tafuna Facility, for STEAM Family Day, a community-centered event focused on "Sustaining Hope through STEAM." The event highlighted Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) as...
Samoana High School graduate Dean Briski, a consistent UH Offensive Line star, dominates Cal's Outside Linebacker, Jayden Wayne in the Hawaii Bowl's 2nd Quarter. The University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors defeated the Cal Bears, 35-31 in an amazing come from behind victory, overcoming a 21 point...
May your days be merry and bright. Happy holidays from all of us at Samoa News! For a great Christmas present this season — Be kind to one another. We will be spending Christmas Day, Thursday Dec. 25th and Friday Dec. 26th with our families and Samoa News will not publish those days. We will see...
May your days be merry and bright. Happy holidays from all of us at Samoa News! For a great Christmas present this season — Be kind to one another. We will be spending Christmas Day, Thursday Dec. 25th and Friday Dec. 26th with our families and Samoa News will not publish those days. We will see...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Manger scenes displayed around Christmastime usually feature an ox and an ass beside the infant Jesus. According to the Gospel of Luke, Mary placed her child in a manger – an animal feeding bin – “because there was no room for them in the inn.”
No mere babysitters, the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Manger scenes displayed around Christmastime usually feature an ox and an ass beside the infant Jesus. According to the Gospel of Luke, Mary placed her child in a manger – an animal feeding bin – “because there was no room for them in the inn.”
No mere babysitters, the...
The American Samoa Visitors Bureau welcomed the final cruise ship of 2025, the Oceania Riviera to Pago Pago Harbor on Sunday, December 21, 2025, arriving in the morning and departing in the afternoon as part of its South Pacific itinerary, closing out a successful 2025 cruise season. A big fa’...
The Department of Health was honored to serve the Fatuoaiga community this holiday season through gift baskets, turkey and ham distributions, as well as a Christmas music performance. “We shared warmth, gratitude, and holiday cheer with our beloved elders and loved ones. Wishing everyone a joyful...






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