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JC Kim
Seoul, SOUTH KOREA — Kim Jae-chul, one of the most well know entrepreneurs in the tuna sector, is stepping down from running South Korea's Dongwon Enterprise to give control to his son, reports Pulse News.  The 84-year-old Dongwon founder, known as "JC Kim" in the industry, is expected to play an...
Participants at Day 2 of the Fautasi Heritage Symposium
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Day 2 of the first ever Fautasi Heritage Symposium, last Thursday, co-hosted by the National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa (NMSAS) and the American Samoa Historic Preservation Office (ASHPO) at the Tauese P. F. Sunia Ocean Center, included round table discussions...
The Matasaua crew awaiting help to arrive after their fautasi took on water last Saturday
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Matasaua crew awaiting help to arrive after their fautasi took on water last Saturday, prior to the start of the 2019 Flag Day fautasi race. Skipper Malaepule Fuega Moliga is upset that help didn't arrive fast enough. He blasted the committee, after Saturday’s race...
Congresswoman Aumua Amata
Washington, DC — A combined $2 million in federal funds is being made available to American Samoa for security purposes in three different preparedness grants through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Congresswoman Aumua Amata...
Lt. Gov. Lemanu Palepoi Sialega Mauga, who is also the acting governor
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The official Flag Day program for Flag Day 2019 is expected to be released Tuesday, and the Governor’s Office has received confirmation for off-island VIPs, which includes Samoa’s Head of State Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II and Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele...
The start of the procession of worshiper from the Holy Family Parish in Fatuoaiga
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The start of the procession of worshipers — several of them carrying palm branches —  at the Holy Family Parish in Fatuoaiga, on Palm Sunday, Apr. 14th, followed by a combined Mass at the Holy Family Cathedral. Before the procession, a special prayer service was held in...
 Paepaeulupo’o II
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Paepaeulupo'o from Aua village are officially the 2019 Flag Day fautasi champions. And the east side couldn't be more excited. After years of placing in the Top 5 — consistently — Captain Leonard Liufau Sonoma has finally given Aua village what it never had: a...
American Samoa District Court building
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — An alleged misunderstanding over the sale of a vehicle between first cousins has landed two men in court, both charged with public peace disturbance. Faasalafa Tuivaiti of Iliili and Faafetai Malagamalii of Malaeloa made their initial appearances in District Court this...
Rendering of proposed new Fono Building
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — After amendments, the Senate approved Tuesday its version of an administration bill that seeks to establish by law the Money Services Business Regulatory Act, which would regulate money transfer businesses in American Samoa. During a committee hearing last week, there...
American Samoa Election Office photo
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Chief Election Officer, Dr. Lealofi Uiagalelei says candidates seeking public office are asked in a questionnaire whether they have been convicted of a crime, and voters can challenge the eligibility of a candidate. Uiagalelei was responding to Samoa News questions after...

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