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Hollywood, CALIFORNIA — Dwayne Johnson and his family have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the star revealed on Instagram Wednesday.
The actor, 48, shared that he and his wife, Lauren Hashian, and their daughters Jasmine, 4, and Tiana, 2, all have been sick with the virus,...
Las Vegas, NEVADA — Tauese Isabella Semeatu, was born in Saleimoa, Samoa to Semeatu and Paepaetele Maiava. She was raised by her aunt (her mother’s sister) Aaone and late Rev. Enosa. She moved to the village of Afonotele, American Samoa to care and tend to her parents and grandparents.
She...
Eagle Mountain, UTAH — American Samoa native, Ifo Pili — shown in this courtesy photo — has been selected as the new City Manager for the City of Las Cruces, New Mexico. In a statement Aug. 18th, the Las Cruces City Council announced that it unanimously approved a contract for Pili at an Aug. 17th...
Washington, D.C. — Friday, Congresswoman Aumua Amata congratulated Lotoaoalii Joseph Toloa'i Ho Ching II upon his appointment as Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army (CASA).
“This is a prestigious appointment and an important responsibility,” said Aumua Amata. “Congratulations to Lotoaoalii...
Honolulu, HAWAII — The U.S. Postal Service announced its new Election Mail website Friday, part of its effort to inform voters and officials ahead of the November election, the agency stated.
“The American public can rely on the United States Postal Service to fulfill our role in the electoral...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — During a virtual ceremony on August 18, 2020, at the Pentagon, Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy appointed Joseph Toloa’i Ho Ching, II, a resident of American Samoa as a Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army.
Secretary McCarthy thanked Ho Ching, II for his...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Los Angeles is reaching out to Samoans and other Pacific Islanders to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. These images are among the graphics adapted by Los Angeles County, and shared with other cities and states, as part of a large public awareness campaign to get the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution — granting women the right to vote — the national newspaper USA Today has been recognizing what they have dubbed “Women of the Century” for the U.S. states.
On Thursday the newspaper...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Author and Samoan orator, Fofo I.F. Sunia appeared on screen via VTC on Monday this week during the launch at the Naumati Room of the Tradewinds Hotel, for his latest publication — ‘Auafa o Upu, Treasure Trove of rare Samoan Words — which contains 5,000 words that Fofo...
Mauigoa brothers who are currently on island, Francis and Francisco with their parents Telesia and Fa’alialia Mauigoa and other family members. The brother’s along with their sisters (not pictured) are making theirs marks in sports — at home and abroad. We want to wish the Mauigoa family all the...