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Washington, D.C. — American Samoa firefighters are in California again this year as major wildfires are burning in Southern California — including the Coffee Pot fire where firefighters from the territory are located, between the Sierra and the Sequoia National Forests are located.
Congresswoman...
Chief of Staff Loa Tuimavave T. Laupola attended a tour of the USS Omaha recently where Loa was delighted to visit the control center, accompanied by U.S. Navy Commander Kevin Smith. Commander Smith remarked, “It was a privilege to visit such a beautiful area of the U.S. We appreciate the...
As part of the Pacific Islands Fire Management team, the National Park of American Samoa (Samoa 61) firefighters have deployed to the Coffee Pot Fire Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in California to contribute to the firefighting efforts.Samoa 61 firefighters joined a group of Pacific...
The newly crowned Miss Samoa 2024-2025 is Litara Ieremia-Allan. Litara, the daughter of David Allen and Wanda Ieremia-Allen, and granddaughter of Reverend Lale Ieremia and Tifilelei Alama Ieremia, has deep roots spanning multiple cultures and continents and is 24-years old. [Facebook photo]
During the Pre-Teuila Festival festivities in Apia, Strongman Samoa organized the highly-anticipated Big Chief Showdown. The competition showcased incredible feats of strength and determination, making it a thrilling and unforgettable event for all attendees.[courtesy photo]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A new take on the traditional Kava bowl is a finalist of the 2024 Best Design Awards.
The Kava bowl, dubbed "The G-Bowl", offers a detachable five-litre hand spun metal bowl resting on a wooden frame.
Brett Band designed the bowl alongside Anau Mesui-Henry and Todd Henry...
Taking a pause for the camera — Voc-Tech class members of 2005 in Seattle, Washington. [photo credit: Tattoos by Siaki]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — An Otago University researcher in New Zealand hopes to gain insights into obesity among Pasifika by studying food neophobia — or resistance to new foods.
"Pacific peoples need to shift behaviors, experiences and ideas around food, especially the need to consume so-called...
The Samoan Community in San Francisco has a new beauty queen! She is 19-year-old Miss Samoa Golden Gate Kerina T. Uputasi Paama, the granddaughter of Viliamu Paama and Uputasi Paama. Born in American Samoa, she proudly represents the villages of Fagatogo, Alofau, Pago Pago, Lepa, Saanapu, Saleimoa...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa's Alex Rose has qualified for the final of the men's discus at the Paris Olympics, with a throw of 62.88 metres.
The 32-year-old is the Oceania record holder in the event, throwing 70.39m in Oklahoma, United States in April 2023.
His first throw in Stade de France...