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National Park of American Samoa firefighters in California
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
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]
Strongman Samoa with flag
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]  
G Bowls
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...
Voc-Tech Class of 2005
Taking a pause for the camera — Voc-Tech class members of 2005 in Seattle, Washington. [photo credit: Tattoos by Siaki]
typical fiafia foods
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...
Miss Samoa Golden Gate Kerina T. Uputasi Paama
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...
 Alex Rose
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...
Filomenaleonisa Iakopo blasted out of the starting blocks
Filomenaleonisa Iakopo blasted out of the starting blocks (third from right), before a crowd of 60,000 setting a new American Samoa National 100m Record of 12.78 and becoming the true face of American Samoa's Track and Olympic future.  Iakopo has a long career ahead as she is only 18 years old.  ...
NZ Black Fern, Alena Saili, signifies victory
NZ Black Fern, Alena Saili, signifies victory in the center of the Olympic Women Rugby Sevens Gold Medal Universe at the Paris Olympic Women’s Rugby Sevens Finals, Stade de France, Paris, France.  Alena’s New Zealand Black Fern’s defeated Canada 19-12.  [Photo by Barry Markowitz]  

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