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Gagana Samoa posters
Wellington, NEW ZEALAND — A new language app developed for the Samoan language has been launched in New Zealand. Samoa Capital Radio in Wellington, the oldest Samoan radio station in Aotearoa, is behind the production and development of the app. Samoa's Acting High Commissioner to New Zealand,...
Standing from L-R back: Francine Amoa (Traveling coach), Aifili Tamasoali'i, (front) Joelei Ioane, Alexandria Amoa, Aitulagi Godinet, Head Coach Dave Godinet and coach Florence Wasko.
Standing from L-R back: Francine Amoa (Traveling coach), Aifili Tamasoali'i, (front) Joelei Ioane, Alexandria Amoa, Aitulagi Godinet, Head Coach Dave Godinet and coach Florence Wasko.The 4 young players will be traveling to Fiji on Friday for the Pacific Oceania Junior Championships, July 10-19  in...
taro growning
Apia, SAMOA — A remarkable story of resilience and opportunity is unfolding when you meet Seuamuli Kome Robbie Lauano, a 48-year-old entrepreneur whose dedication and resourcefulness have brought the flavors of Samoan taro to the shores of New Zealand, thanks to the support of the Ministry of...
Dr. Eric Carter and nurse Allison Carter with Manu'a patient
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Three retired medical doctors and their spouses are serving a unique mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) Tropical Hospital in Tutuila, American Samoa. Because of licensing issues, most medical missionaries that serve...
Iam Tongi
Honolulu, HAWAII — Preparations are underway for Ohana Day this weekend! “American Idol” season 21 winner Iam Tongi will take the stage for a special performance on Saturday. The two-day festival begins on July 1 at 3 p.m. at the Turtle Bay Resort. Read more at Hawaii News Now
amata with photo of Saaga
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting the life and service of Henry William Saaga, U.S. Army, born in Utulei, in Tutuila, and forever remembered at Normandy’s Wall of the Missing in Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France. Congresswoman Amata is part of a...
The Samoan Congregational Community Church Youth Group
Carson, CALIFORNIA — On Saturday, June 24, Carson city leaders and over 1,000 residents celebrated Samoan Heritage Day honoring the area’s diverse culture and community. The 2nd annual event was intentionally held in Foisia Park named after longtime resident and community parks leader James M....
MANSFIELD AND FAMILY
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — While American Samoa was celebrating graduation season and the achievements of so many local students completing their secondary education, Warrant Officer Tausala Kimberly Morris Mansfield of Aua was also reveling in her accomplishments in the U.S. Army. She is the...
Morgan Ulu
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Morgan Ulu (Fagatogo) was one of the 917 Masters’ & Bachelors' graduates tossing their caps into the air when Southern Oregon University (SOU) in Ashland, Oregon celebrated its 97th Commencement Ceremony at Raider Stadium on Saturday, June 17. And she was one of the...
Mrs. Taiapisinuumalolo Sipili Togia’i (right) and her granddaughter Nevaeh Taiapisinuumalolo Nuusolia
Mrs. Taiapisinuumalolo Sipili Togia’i (right) and her granddaughter Nevaeh Taiapisinuumalolo Nuusolia, after her graduation ceremony from Point Loma High School San Diego, California, last Friday. Grandma is a retired Registered Nurse from Kaiser Hospital in Hawaii, where she still resides. Mrs...

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