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Talanoaifaivaoalii Jordan Lagafuaina
Young local artist Talanoaifaivaoalii Jordan Lagafuaina during the introduction of his work yesterday at the Jean P. Haydon Museum during the official opening of the 2022 American Samoa Constitutional Convention Exhibit, which showcases his artwork.[photo: Julie Pau’u]  
Evelyn Kunda
PAPUA NEW GUINEA  — In many parts of Melanesia the 'supernatural' is so much a part of everyday life that it's perceived as 'natural'. That the dead play a part in the lives of the living, is an understanding that scarcely bares mentioning. Those who act as conduits between the realms of the living...
Starkist Co. President & CEO and 15 fish cleaners
15 fish cleaners were presented gifts including 10 cases of wahoo by Starkist Co. President & CEO Andrew Choe  for achieving perfect attendance from Jan 1, 2022 to July 31, 2022. The awards were presented during the day and night shift prayer services for the Packing Room on Tuesday, Aug. 23,...
Chief of Police, and Pouu’amea Tuaolo Supapo who accompanied by Lt Vasa Wells
This week the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police Annual Conference in Fiji began with the International Criminal Police Organization and the conference theme focusing on Workforce Resilience and Well-being. Representing the Department of Public Safety is Chief of Police, and Pouu’amea Tuaolo Supapo...
Ace Fuimaono and other actors in scene from Lion King
Ace Fuimaono takes the lead on stage as Simba with his companions Pumba and Timon wearing some of the fabulous costumes created for ASCC’s Lion King production at the Art Building that has now been torn down. The arts thrived there; will we see the building replaced and the tradition continued?...
Stuents participating in ASG’s Summer Youth Employment Program
This photo posted on the Human Resources Department (DHR) Facebook page, shows student-participants in the ASG’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) holding a banner during the closing ceremony for the program late last week at Veterans Memorial Stadium, where the students received their final...
Some of the 17 COHORT 35 graduates
Le vasega o Faiaoga e to’a 17 ua fa’au’u ma latou fa’ailoga maualuluga BEd ma ua fa’afiafiaina i latou uma ma o latou aiga. The 17 members of COHORT 35 graduated with their Bachelors in Education this past Friday, Aug. 19, 2022.  Read story in Le Lali section.  [ata: Leua Aiono Frost]
Partially burned home in Nuuuli
A look at the aftermath of a home that was engulfed with fire demolishing half of a family home in Nu’uuli Tuesday evening. Police reports indicated the fire started from rubbish that were burnt near the house and due to the strong winds the fire made its way to the residence. [photo: Leua Aiono...
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple
Salt Lake City, UTAH  — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints responded recently to an Associated Press story about how the church handled child sexual abuse cases in Arizona and West Virginia. “The abuse of a child or any other individual is inexcusable,” the statement said. “The Church...
 Pagaikiki's Kitchen at the Samoan Heritage Week
Sauce or no sauce at Pagaikiki's Kitchen at the Samoan Heritage Week at Keehi Lagoon Beach Park, last week. Food favorites, like vai fala, faausi, pagikeke Samoa, were some of the offerings. The festival resumed after a 5-year hiatus, and 2022’s fest is considered one of best organized by those who...

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