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Fagatele Bay in American Samoa has weathered hurricanes, tsunamis, bleaching events and outbreaks of coral-eating starfish — and its reefs have bounced back over and over again, thanks to the tireless work of crustose coralline algae (CCA) paving the way. Fagatele Bay shows that coral resilience is...
Dept. of Public Works cleared debris in Amouli as a result of a landslide yesterday morning. DPW Road Maintenance responded to the landslides and crews made their way towards the east side to continue cleanup and repair efforts. DPW urges the public to drive with caution in affected areas. [...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — (January 24, 2026) Tofoi Unutoa will represent American Samoa at the 2026 Miss Pacific Islands Pageant in Nadi, Fiji bringing a powerful combination of military service, community dedication, and cultural pride to the regional stage.
The 25-year-old from the village of...
Fagaitua High School Marine Science students got to visit the National Park Service last week to learn about deep sea species with Carlos from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. They got to see cool corals, sea stars and other cool coral species. Thank you to NPS Superintendent PT, Valentine Vaeaso...
The American Samoa Department of Health has launched the Non Communicable Diseases (NCD) Program and its islandwide prevention initiative to strive toward a healthier American Samoa, dubbed “Rowing Together”. The launch commenced with a united church service held, bringing together congregations...
Apia, SAMOA (26 January, 2026) — Acclaimed Samoan novelist, poet, and playwright Papali‘i Sia Figiel was found dead in her cell at Tanumalala Prison on the morning of January 26, 2025. She had been awaiting the outcome of her murder trial.
Acting Police Commissioner Leiataua Samuelu Afamasaga...
The Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources fisheries team — Mai Ativalu Siaosi Tago, Coral restoration coordinator; Riley Garvey NOAA, Fellow; and Andreas NicteHa Munoz Arroyo, Benthic ecologist are in Ofu, Manu’a conducting the Annual Reef survey and Coral restoration site assessments. [...
Principal Apomatagi Ruth Tuato’o, fourth from far left, presented an appreciation plaque to Neil’s Ace Home Center for the generous donation of two water fountains for the school during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Samoa Baptist Academy this week. Neil’s ACE rep rep Lorraine Tuione, third from far...
Night Le Motu O Fiafiaga — Night Show was a great collaborative effort between the American Samoa Council on Arts, Culture, and Humanities, and the American Samoa Visitors Bureau. Thank you to everyone that played a part in making the event possible. [Facebook photo]
The second unveiling of the Toa O Samoa Wall of Honor reflects its historical significance to our Territory. Additional names were added to this meaningful project, which was completed by the Tafuna High School JROTC cadets under the leadership of Malae Fono Galoia. The event also included remarks...