A Tafuna Warrior defender gets tripped up while trying to return an interception against the Vikings during the second quarter of their varsity match last Saturday morning – Tafuna defeated the Vikings 40 - 8. [photo: Tony Gasu]
Despite prevailing narratives of coral bleaching, the reefs of Am Samoa have been particularly resilient to warming temperatures that have laid waste to other corals. Scientists are finding out why, and looking for ways to use this knowledge to help reefs in other parts of the world. Sana Lynch, Casidhe Mahuka, & Valentine Vaeoso are proud that the reefs of Am Samoa may help reefs elsewhere. “It’s a good feeling that we have something of great value here,” Valentine said. [photo: Ari Daniel/ The World]
Jamal Leatiota of Olosega, Manu’a graduated with Highest Honors from Universal Technical Institute of Arizona with his Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Diesel Technology II with Cummins Engines.His parents and sister traveled to Arizona from Olosega to witness his graduation. His proud parents are Puipui Leatiota and Tumauolealofa Semu Leatiota and his sister is Jazmorah Leatiota. [photo: Manu’atele Worldwide]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Relative Sea Level Rise Viewer is a new interactive tool that will allow stakeholders to assess the local vulnerability to sea-level rise. The viewer, developed by the Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System (PacIOOS) at the University of Hawaii School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (UH SOEST) and the Department of Oceanography at UH SOEST...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Relative Sea Level Rise Viewer is a new interactive tool that will allow stakeholders to assess the local vulnerability to sea-level rise. The viewer, developed by the Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System (PacIOOS) at the University of Hawaii School...
Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOAMASALOMIA I LE FAAOOLIMANa valaau se tina i le ofisa leoleo i Leone mo se fesoasoani, ma ia tu’uaia sona tausoga i lona faaoolima i se tasi o ana tagata faigaluega....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Through a series of general memorandums, Governor Lemanu P. S. Mauga has made the following appointments:ACTING PUBLIC DEFENDERRev. Asaua Falaniko Fuimaono has been...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Lemanu P. S. Mauga left the territory this past Thursday night to attend the second U.S.- Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Summit hosted by President...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Pastor Faraimo Pagaialii has a great the reason to celebrate his half a century birthday next month, on October 16, 2023. Just last Friday Sept 22, 2023 at 6pm,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With 75% of the more than 4,600 ASG employees turning out for the government-wide Suicide Prevention Awareness Training program held last week, Lt Gov. Talauega E. V...
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Washington, D.C. — "I'm always humbled to serve as your representative to Washington, D.C., and I'm very thankful to each of you for the support and good advice over...
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Dear Editor, There have been recent reports of young women being slipped Date Rape Drugs and being sexually assaulted. This is shocking and disgusting. 10 years ago Samoa News...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Lynette Liu #30 of Vaitogi once again came up big for the American Samoa Women’s Beach Handball Team competing this time at Huntington Beach, California in the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Neil’s ACE team 1 — Ukulele (far left) and partner Roy are the winners of the StarKist Samoa’s 60th Anniversary Golf Tournament on Saturday, Aug....
Auburn, ALABAMA — Faith, family and football — that’s the popular southern mantra used by sports writer Greg Ostendorf in a “Meet the Coaches” profile of American Samoan...