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New Zealand's Kitiona Vai offloads the ball in the All Blacks' 40-14 trouncing of Japan on the first day of the Vancouver 7s 2022, BC Place, Vancouver, Canada. [photo:Barry Markowitz, courtesy Bluesky Communications 4/16/22]
Apia, SAMOA — Leaders of the Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa (C.C.C.A.S.) have called a special day of prayer that will coincide with Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022.
The Easter Sunday “Pray for American Samoa” call is in response to Governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga’s request made on 11...
Despite intense efforts by Manu Samoa defender, Melani Matavao, New Zealand’s Tone Ng Shiu got off an amazing pass, which led to a critical All Black’s Try. In a very entertaining close scrappy game, the New Zealand All Black’s were fortunate to beat Manu Samoa 22-14 in their Cup Quarter Final...
San Marcos, TEXAS — The unexpected death of a friend and colleague to COVID-19 in January 2021 led me to start researching how American death rituals were transforming during the pandemic. My friend was Hindu, and while watching his funeral on Zoom, I witnessed the significant transformations that...
Le mamalu o aiga ma sui fo’i o le Ekalesia sa auai mo toe sauniga o le susuga le Faife’au ma o le Toa o le galuega a le Atua i le Alofa Tunoa Minisitries, Pastor Amy Wendt Tavai i le aso Faraile. [ata: Leua Aiono Frost]
![[l-r] Jon A. G. Clemens, Lornalei C. Meredith and Aitofele B. Sunia](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/judges_pro_temp.jpg?itok=4gYXJ8v7)
Local attorneys [l-r] Jon A. G. Clemens, Lornalei C. Meredith and Aitofele B. Sunia — posed for a photo Monday morning outside the Senate Chamber following their confirmation hearing as judges pro tempore of the High Court. All three — recommended by the Chief Justice and appointed by the Governor...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is pleased to announce that her dedicated assistant Missionette Pa’au was selected by the American Samoa Society to represent American Samoa at this year's Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. Missionette was coronated Saturday at a ceremony...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is delighted to announce that Prodieus Lutu-Fuga has been accepted for admittance to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. This is Congresswoman Amata’s first nominee to the Merchant Marine Academy to gain an acceptance. Additionally, he has been...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — “We called you many names. Veterinarian Tech, Vet nurse, animal doctor, dog lover, aunty, sister and beloved colleague. We recognized your love and passion in caring for our pets and animals. Loving memories of you will remain with us for years to come. Thank you for...
Pago Pago AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa athlete who represented the territory in Judo at the 2012 Olympic Games has pass away in the U.S. mainland.
Anthony Togimanu Kasa Liu was 25 years old at the time he competed in the 100kg class during the Games that were held in London, England.
Born...