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ASVB in Seattle
It’s all about first connections, and meaningful conversations with travelers, travel agencies, media, and fellow exhibitors who are genuinely curious about authentic, off-the-beaten-path destinations. Am Samoa Visitors Bureau loves sharing stories about culture, villages, marine life, hiking, and...
Water Color class with Tim Bhajjan
Water Color class with Tim Bhajjan. Thank you for sharing your talent with the American Council on Arts, Culture & Humanities.[Facebook photo]   
pigs at Tonga King coronation
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A major genetic study has revealed how Pacific people helped move pigs across the ocean for thousands of years, shaping island life, culture, and ecosystems from Southeast Asia to Polynesia. The study, published in the journal Science, looked at the DNA of more than 700...
Georgia Mageo receiving his badge from his father.
Congratulations to Valley City's newest Police Officer — Georgia Mageo.  Officer Mageo was sworn in on January 6, 2026, by Mayor Dave Carlsrud as his family, fellow officers and city commissioners looked on. Officer Mageo's father, Solova’a Mageo a former police officer in American Samoa had the...
U.S. CAPITOL
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Americans woke up on Jan. 3, 2025, to blaring headlines: “US CAPTURES MADURO, TRUMP SAYS,” declared The New York Times, using all capital letters. The U.S. had mounted an overnight military raid in Venezuela that immediately raised questions of procedure and legality....
On behalf of the American Samoa Community Cancer Coalition board of directors and staff members, fa‘afetai tele lava to Neil’s Ace Home Center and their incredible customers for another powerful year of giving through the ACE Angels fundraiser. This marks the 17th year of this tradition, and it is...
A family welcomes 2026
A family welcomes 2026, gathered in Mutie, Fitiuta to be among the first to greet the Matāsaua Sunrise of the New Year as it rises from Saua, where the first light is known to touch Manu’a first and then the rest of the world. [Manu’atele Facebook]
Essential workers at LBJ hospital
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]
ASCCC thanks GHC Reid
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]
STEM event
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...

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