Celebrating fishing, science and community at the Fisheries Forum. Learn the importance of quality data, how fisheries data helps support sustainable fishing, informed management and the future of fishing in American Samoa. [Facebook photo]
DOE director Maefau Dr. Mary Lauagaia Taufete’e seen with NVTHS Class of 2026 graduates, before she formally accepted and confirmed the 75 students during the Commencement Ceremony held on June 8, 2026, at the school’s gymnasium. She exhorted the graduates to “Let your words and deeds be how you will be known… Be proud of who you are…” [photo: AF]
Rock Bottom Steakhouse hosted the welcome dinner for Miss American Samoa and the 2026 Bluesky MASI contestants. Delicious four‑course meal, live music, and great company. It was a perfect start to this year’s Bluesky Miss American Pageant 2026 with the theme "Amerika Samoa, O oe o le Penina" [Facebook photo]
A guest speaker at the Wetlands Appreciation and Recognition Event held on May 29, 2026, Mrs. Claire Bacus-DeWees, a Science Teacher from Tafuna High School, shared her personal journey as an environmental advocate.She is seen here with her family and Gov. Pulaalii Nikolau Pula at the special event. [ASG photo]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Leone High School — home of the Lions — held their 60th Commencement Ceremony on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at their gymnasium for 123 graduates. Their theme was “O faiva e tapuaia, e a'e manuia” — tasks that are prepared and supported are accomplished successfully. Principal Leo'o Dr. Patrick Danielson was the Master of Ceremonies.
Top two students awarded were...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Leone High School — home of the Lions — held their 60th Commencement Ceremony on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at their gymnasium for 123 graduates. Their theme was “O faiva e tapuaia, e a'e manuia” — tasks that are prepared and supported are accomplished successfully....
PASEFIKATUPE MO TAGATA SAMOA MAI I LE MALO O NIU SILASa fa’aleoina e se Faipule o le itumalo o Safata, ia le toeititi taunu’u atu o tupe mo tagata o le itumalo, mai i le malo o Niu Sila,...
“O LE FATU A LE MANUKI”I aso la ua leva, sa nofo ai se manuki i luga o se Apu. O lenei la’au, e fua lava i le tausaga atoa ma e to’atele manu o le vao ma manufelelei o...
Hawaii - USAMAUA I UASIGITONE PONAIVI O SE TAMALOA HAWAII UA LEVA ONA SU’EUa atoa le 26 tausaga, o tau saili ia le alii o Joseph Louis Serrao Jr., mai i Hawaii, ae o lea na mauaina ona ponaivi...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 11, 2026, President Trump signed an "Executive Proclamation Restoring American Commercial Fishing in the Pacific," opening additional prized...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — ʻUa fetaui lelei fola o le ʻalia,’ a Samoan proverb meaning “The deck planks of the voyaging canoe fit together well.” Gov. Pulaʻaliʻi...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — There is outrage in the Pacific over signs that the Filipino tuna fishing fleet is catching dolphins against the law.This follows the emergence of a four-minute...
The debate over deep-sea mining is often framed as a choice between economic opportunity and environmental protection. But before we can make informed decisions about mining the ocean floor, we must...
Dear Editor, I read the letter to the editor from Tuifagaloa Dr. Afu Lefaoseu III and, while I do not intend to use this platform for ongoing discussions, I felt it necessary to respond to...
Deep-sea mining did not suddenly emerge in 2025, bringing us to the brink of federal leases being issued within American Samoa's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The developments unfolding today...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Government leaders, sports officials, and private‑sector partners gathered at the Michael Inc. Restaurant last week for an informational dinner hosted by the...
Pago Page, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 23rd Annual Steinlager I‘a Lapo‘a Fishing Tournament wrapped up Saturday evening with an awards ceremony at Rock Bottom Steakhouse in Fagatogo,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Following their historic showing at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau — where they placed third overall and brought home the largest medal haul ever...