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On behalf of the American Samoa Government, the Lieutenant Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr. expressed his gratitude to Asi-Galumalemana David O. Haleck, Haleck Enterprises, Tradewinds Hotel, and the entire Haleck family for their exceptional generosity in donating a fire truck to the Department of...
A huge fa’afetai to the incredible CCCAS Fagaʻalu youth & The Miss American Samoa, Tofoipupu, whose energetic cultural performances set the perfect tone for a welcome to the latest cruise ship to Pago Pago harbor![photo: ASVB]
Fagaitua High School is celebrating their Cooks, Custodians, and SRO. Sending them some much-deserved appreciation for all that they do and for the positive vibes they add to our Viking wellbeing. [courtesy photo]
Th is past Saturday, the New Apostolic Church Youth had the honor of welcoming and performing for over 2,300 passengers and crew members aboard the Zaandam Cruise Ship as it safely arrived to our shores. [ASVB Facebook]
As the fallout season for seabirds approaches on the island of Kaua’i in the state of Hawaii, on American Samoan, another endangered Ta'i'o (Tahiti Petrel) which was grounded due to bright lights, has been rescued. The seabird project in American Samoa is a collaboration between Archipelago...
ASCC will be administering an Unscheduled Placement Test on Friday, October 3, 2025 at 12pm in the Multipurpose Center (MPC). This is a 1-day test only to assist students interested in enrolling in the 2025 Fall 2nd session courses starting October 20, 2025. Testing Fee is $30 dollars, an ID or...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The public assassination of American conservative commentator Charlie Kirk earlier last month sent shockwaves throughout the United States — and around the world.
The 31-year-old CEO of Turning Point USA was shot in the neck and killed during a debate at Utah Valley...
Four staff members from the American Samoa Department of Agriculture were inducted into the Order of the Sword and Shield — Omicron Sigma Sigma- American Samoa Community College at the American Samoa Community College Multi-Purpose Center. Joined by their families were Deputy Director Mathew Tuia,...
In the National Park of American Samoa (NPSA), the NPS Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) Program has been monitoring freshwater quality year-round with the help of Park staff to sample freshwater streams and track the health of these vital resources. A US govt shutdown will affect the NPS but how...
Lt. Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr. joined the recognition dinner hosted by the American Samoa Department of Health, honoring the success of recent Public Health Preparedness Exercises, alongside partners from the Marshall Islands, Palau, and medical professionals from the United States. [courtesy...







![Marli Olive Wesley, Samoan-Fijian American writer, has written a Substack essay, “When Pasifika Weep for Empire”, arguing that Charlie Kirk's conservative views — anti-immigrant, anti-queer, pro-policing, pro-empire — run counter to the values of the Pacific communities now mourning him. [Photo: sourced from Marli_Olive_Wesley Substack 'Rooted and Rising.’] Marli Olive Wesley](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/marli_olive_wesley_jpg_copy.jpg?itok=lHvNlzIO)


