Linking Samoans
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Lemanu-Talauega Administration has confirmed the return of the Samoa Bowl.
A statement released by the Governor’s Office cites that the Samoa Bowl was first initiated under the Togiola administration in 2003.
It is as an opportunity to expose the gifts and talents of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The lack of reliable air services between Tutuila and the Manu’a islands is the drive that put Talisau Lincoln Moliga on track to becoming a pilot.
“The main motivation for me to pursue a pilot career was so I can go back home and help our people with air travel between...
Auckland, NEW ZEALAND — Acclaimed New Zealand-Samoan film director Damon Fepulea'i makes his feature film debut this week with the premiere of Pasifika themed comedy Red, White and Brass.
The film premiered Tuesday night at the Wellington's Embassy Theatre and will make its first Auckland...
Team Funkfit American Samoa posing for a photo after a rigorous day of competing. Team Funkfit American Samoa placed 8th in the Oceania Cup - Pasifikia Games. Read story in today’s Sports for details. [courtesy photo]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Originally from Pago Pago, Paris Mae Mackie Te'o Yandall was crowned the new Miss Island Goddess 2023 - 2024 at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Events Center in Seattle, Washington on Saturday, March 11, 2023.
In addition to winning the title, Paris Mae also took...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — if you’re a native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander you may be eligible to take part in one or two health research studies, both of which take place online thru Washington State University.
To participate in either study you must:
• Self-identify as Native...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — ASCC students Fouiamalo Luamanu and Lawrence Talatau, who are both sophomores, were selected to participate in the Health Equity Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Research Training (HEART) program offered by the John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM)....
(Left) It was a bountiful atule harvest in Manu’a last week where Samoan protocol was followed. Atule is never sold — each family is given a share of the harvest. (Right) An Olosega Villager who with others gathered last week to weave tapaau traps to be used as a lau to catch a school of atule....
Providence, RHODE ISLAND — Over 3.5 million Americans currently live in the United States territories, a number that is roughly equivalent to the populations of the five smallest states combined. These residents of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the US Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana...
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata greets Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) Scholars on their arrival to Capitol Hill this week. “Our Pacific Islander youth can face geographic and economic obstacles to higher education. It’s important to continue to build better access, and keep encouraging...