Alataua II Elementary School classroom spruce up
Public schools all over American Samoa are getting all spruced up for the 2026-27 school year through the Department of Education’s Tautua program, where everyone is pitching in. At Alataua II Elementary School red trim is brightening up this classroom.  [DOE photo]
Brayden Lafitaga Laupepa Papalii-Tuiasosopo
National All-State 11U proudly features Brayden Lafitaga Laupepa Papalii-Tuiasosopo, the only Samoan selected from the state of Oklahoma.  He is the son of Faraitoafa Papalii Tuiasosopo of Olosega &  Jeffery Tuiasosopo of Fagatogo, the grandson of late To’oto’o Malaepule Milo & Fanuatanuitepatasi of Olosega, Manu’a &  late Pulefaasisina Palauni “Brownie” Mariota Tuiasosopo & Cecilia Kaisa. [Facebook photo]
Governor welcomes delegation
Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula welcomed a delegation from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) and the American Samoa Department of Homeland Security (ASDHS) during a formal meet and greet, providing an opportunity to discuss shared priorities in strengthening drug interdiction efforts, enhancing public safety, and reinforcing federal-territorial collaboration. [courtesy photo]  
National WIC Breastfeeding Week
The Department of Human and Social Services held a wave in Utulei to bring awareness to the National WIC Breastfeeding Week August 1-7, 2026. The theme for this year is “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life-Strengthen What Works.”  It’s a reminder that breastfeeding is one of the strongest foundations a mother can give their babies. It is natural, sustainable and supports lifelong health. [Facebook photo]  

Jaceyline Foketi Siliva and Ms. Grace Alesana from Manumalo Academy
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Last month a local student and teacher pair —  Jaceyline Foketi Siliva and Ms. Grace Alesana from Manumalo Academy — represented American Samoa as one of 27 teams from across the US and the world to participate in the third annual Young People's Continental Congress, a joint program during National History Day (NHD).  The event appropriately took place in Philadelphia...

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Jaceyline Foketi Siliva and Ms. Grace Alesana from Manumalo Academy
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Last month a local student and teacher pair —  Jaceyline Foketi Siliva and Ms. Grace Alesana from Manumalo Academy — represented American Samoa as one of 27 teams from across the US and the world to participate in the third annual Young People's Continental Congress, a...
August 7, 2026

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