Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A full slate of major community events and tournaments are on tap to mark America’s 250th Independence Day on July 4th. Organizers say this year’s festivities will be “one for the books,” bringing families, athletes, and music lovers from across the islands.

Reid Group (GHC Reid & Company, Samoa Motors, Pago Motors, Vaimalu Puried Water, and Peter E. Reid Stevedoring) has joined forces with ASTCA and ASG, as key partners for the Independence Day events.

The celebration will feature:

• Women’s Cricket Tournament

• The iconic Fautasi Race

• An International 7s Rugby Tournament

• A live concert headlined by Stan Walker, with performances by Kennyon Brown and DJ Noiz.

• Ending it all with a FIREWORK AND DRONE SHOW

WOMEN’S CRICKET TOURNAMENT

This past Saturday, May 30th, the 250th Women’s Cricket Tournament was launched in Vailoa. The ceremonial first ball was delivered by Niko Wendt, CEO of Reid Group, signifying the commencement of the tournament. The 250th Women’s Cricket Teams are only from the villages and consist of 19 teams;

1. Pago Girls of Pago Pago

2. Teine ole I’a of Fagasa

3. Teine ole Aga of Auto & Amaua

4. Teine ole Malaeoletalu of Fagatogo

5. Teine ole Fetulima of Atu’u

6. Teine ole Tasiaeafe of Afono

7. Teine ole Asaga of Aunu’u

8. Teine ole Manuula of Vatia

9. Teine ole Seaula of Aoa

10. Teine ole Muaau of Faleniu

11. Teine ole Pisisami of Vaitogi

12. Teine ole Fa’asaulala of Vailoa

13. Teine ole Fale o Latia of Pavaiai

14. Lady Bird of Nu’uuli

15. Teine ole Lupelele of Iliili

16. Mosooipala of Leone

17. Teine ole Taputapu of Amanave

18. Teine ole Fetu o le Afiafi Faga'alu

19. Teine ole Mana of Nua & Seetaga

“We have announced the prizes at three different meetings with all the team captains and team managers, increasing the amount each time,” said 250th Women’s Cricket Chairman, Director Mariana Timu-Faiai.

“At the kickoff, we set the first prize at $18,000, the second prize at $15,000, the third prize at $13,000, and the fourth prize at $10,000. All other participating teams will each receive $7,000.”

“We are deeply grateful to Reid Group and the American Samoa Government for partnering with ASTCA to bring this massive celebration to our community. Their unwavering support and collaboration have made it possible to create an event of this scale and significance.

“On behalf of ASTCA, I extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone involved — together, we are strengthening our community and creating lasting memories for all.” said ASTCA CEO Mrs. Folasaitu Sorepa Fata Thomas.

ASTCA organizers invite everyone in the community to join them and their valued partners to celebrate this historic milestone — the 250th Independence Day — stating that it promises to be one of the most memorable in American Samoa’s history.