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Rachael Mitchell of Fagatogo (center)
Rachael Mitchell of Fagatogo (center) was escorted into the polling station by Election Officials to cast her vote. She said her disability  did not stop her from casting her ballot in person — given there were amendments to the American Samoa Constitution on the ballot, something that was...
Climate activist Vanessa Nakate, of Uganda with others at cop27
Sydney, AUSTRALIA — As world leaders assemble for the United Nations climate change conference (COP27) in Egypt, it’s hard to be optimistic the talks will generate any radical departure from the inexorable rise in global carbon emissions over the past two centuries. After all, before last year’s...
four ment at get out the vote wave
These four men— shown in this photo posted to the Office of Disaster Assistance and Petroleum Management (ODAPM) Facebook page— were among the participants at yesterday’s Constitution Wave, in Tafuna, organized by the Governor’s Office to bring attention to Constitutional Referendum in today’s Mid...
Leone Lions running back Wylan Faga avoids a pile-up and continues to run
Leone Lions running back Wylan Faga avoids a pile-up and continues to run his course during the final quarter of their varsity match up against the Tafuna Warriors last Saturday morning. Faga helped the Lions hand the Warriors their first loss in three years after Leone’s 34 - 18 victory over...
Team Steelers at Evolve co-ed softball game
On day four of the Evolve Sports Association's 2022 Co-Ed Softball League held at the Tony Sola’ita Baseball Field on Wednesday, Team Steelers posed for a Samoa News photo. [photo: Dora Luamanu]
Drawing of a cannabus plant
Seattle, WASHINGTON — Drug overdose deaths from opioids continue to rise in the U.S. as a result of both the misuse of prescription opioids and the illicit drug market. But an interesting trend has developed: Opioid emergency room visits drop by nearly 8% and opioid prescriptions are modestly lower...
Bible characters came to life at Fatuoaiga Montessori School
Bible characters came to life at Fatuoaiga Montessori School on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022 as K-3 to K-5 students dress up in their favorite bible characters to celebrate Spirit Week. They are pictured with School Principal Maria Telesa. [photo: faaTalanoa]
Barry in the midst of Typhoon Nalgae
Hong Kong, SAR — As a Savaii guy, Cool Stuff is used to self reliance.  When my Adventure Gifts business blew down at Aggie Grey’s father’s historic pharmacy building on Beach Road, it was just tough luck, my problem.  No assistance was expected from our Western Samoa Government. Typhoon Nalgae...
DHR staff during their Town of Horror event on Halloween
Some of the Human Resources Department staff posed with their Halloween costumes for a Samoa News photo, during the DHR “Town of Horror” event at the A.P. Lutali Executive Office Building yesterday afternoon. cCndies were available to children and others who dropped by to enjoy “trick or treat”. [...
Nokia Ioane showcasing her HALLOWEEN costume
Middlebury, VERMONT — “It’s alive!” Dr. Frankenstein cried as his creation stirred to life. But the creature had a life of its own, eventually escaping its creator’s control. Much like Frankenstein’s monster, traditions are also alive, which means they can change over time or get reinvented. Built...

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