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Rahim Ervin Fuiava and family
Congratulations to Rahim Ervin Fuiava on his promotion to Sergeant Major (SGM) in the United States Army on June 17, 2026. A native of Faleāsao, Manu’a, SGM Fuiava is the son of the late Fuiava Tafale and Lelei Fuiava. SGM Fuiava is married to Barbara Fuiava, who also serves in the U.S. Army as a...
celebrate the whale migration
Join the NOAA National Marine Sanctuary on July 18 at the Tauese P.F. Sunia Ocean Center to celebrate the whale migration from Antarctica to our warm waters. Expect fun activities for the whole family, and a special tour of Fetūlagi, an inflatable humpback whale. [National Geographic photo]
Lions Club of Pago Pago with fire victims and pulenu'u
On July 11, the Lions Club of Pago Pago responded to another urgent request for help. They gathered water, food, kitchen utensils, various toiletries and clothing to assist four families who were hit by another devastating fire, which moved quickly from house to house in Fagaima. Pictured here are...
Manu'a flag
Samoa News will not publish on Thursday, July 16, 2026, joining the Territory in celebrating and commemorating Manu’a Day. It is offi cially a local holiday honoring Manu’a’s decision to sign a treaty with the United States and becoming with the islands of Tutuila & Aunu’u the US territory —...
New Senator with Fofo Senator Olo Uluao Letuli (left) and Manu‘a Senator Ma‘o Faauma Gogo. Senator Tupuola
The new senator for the Ituau District, Tupuola Laneselota Sopoaga (center), who was sworn in at the Senate chambers earlier yesterday morning before the opening ceremony of the Fourth Regular Session of the 39th Legislature.He is pictured with Fofo Senator Olo Uluao Letuli (left) and Manu‘a...
MUSEUM EXHIFIT
The American Samoa Council on Arts, Culture and Humanities has a special exhibit on display that focuses on American Samoa’s journey with the United States, called America 250. The artifacts on display, however are much more than time pieces of US association. The America 250 Exhibition is worthy...
Migration map
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The same question drives both the plot of Moana and decades of archaeological research: why, after centuries of relative stability, did Polynesian voyagers suddenly begin settling islands thousands of kilometers away across the Pacific? The latest Moana movie is a live-...
Enduring Traditions
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The new exhibition “FROM THESE LANDS” at the NMNH Smithsonian Museum seeks to share “our natural cultural heritage” of the Pacific. It speaks of legacies connecting the past, the present and the future. This particular exhibit, Enduring Traditions, was created in...
hearing checks
In just two days, the Helping Babies Hear team has screened 36 children ranging from 1 month to 16 years old, in Fitiuta and Ta’u this week. Of those, 28 passed, 8 were referred for follow-up, and 3 patients will receive more comprehensive care. This week is their last day in Manu’a. If you or...
Seiuli Dwayne The Rock Johnson and Moana actress Catherine Lagaʻaia.
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The sound of Falealili reached Hollywood as Seiuli Dwayne The Rock Johnson opened the world premiere of Disney’s live-action Moana with a traditional Samoan performance at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Seiuli, who has family ties to Falealili and Aelipata, performed...

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