DOH leadership team
First Department of Health Assembly of 2025 with the newly appointed Director, Dr. Saipale Fuimaono and leadership team. [courtesy photo]
Loreta Mapu Atonio, Nellie Stowers, and Daniella Aina
The American Samoa Department of Education held a ceremony yesterday to honor three educators who received the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). This award is the nation's highest honor for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teachers. The recipients are Loreta Mapu Atonio, Nellie Stowers, and Daniella Aina. [courtesy photo]
Miss American Samoa comes home
The people of American Samoa stand proud of Miss American Samoa, Pauliana Angel Felise Vitale and the remarkable MASI team for the hard work and commitment throughout the Miss Pacific Islands pageant. Your grace and poise not only reflect the spirit of our culture but also inspire many. Read today’s Guest Editorial about Pasifika beauty pageants. [courtesy photo]
THS seniors signing day
Congratulations to these 10 amazing Tafuna High School senior student-athletes on their signing day last week.  From Left to Right: Jay Asalele-Poti, Jamal Fono, Teariki Fo'a, Pita Malae, Hanisi To'afa, Samson Leasiolagi, Kanai Satele, Sanerivi Fuimaono, Moses Katina, and Prince Faaulusau. [courtesy photo]

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Brian Peck teaches participants
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — It was a busy Saturday morning at the Malaloa marina as Fatoata collaborated with the International Game Fishing Association (IGFA) and Pago Pago Game Fishing Association (PPGFA) to host the first Passport to Fishing event in American Samoa. Twenty-eight students between the ages of 10 and 18 participated. There were five chaperones for the students and twenty-three...

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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The name of the LBJ Tropical Medical Center was unfairly tarnished in news reports which tied it to the discovery of drugs, mainly crystal methamphetamine, through no fault of theirs. This was according to LBJ CEO Dr. Akapusi Ledua’s testimony in yesterday’s Senate...
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  • February 18, 2025
    Dear Governor,   Fiscal transparency is a hot topic in U.S. politics, and it’s just as important for American Samoa!Accountability is key to earning and keeping public trust. With the...
  • February 13, 2025
    The latest Miss Pacific Islands Pageant controversy in the Solomon Islands shows our love-hate relationship with this annual spectacle.I’m reminded of the words of former Miss Samoa and Miss...
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    In a story Samoa News published Thursday, Feb 05, 2025, “Over $1 Million of $9 Million owed paid to ASG Employees Retirement Fund” a note was added to the bottom of the article in...

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