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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A Samoan news anchor has won an Emmy for her coverage of the 2023 wildfires that broke out on Maui in Hawai'i.
In August 2023, the wildfires engulfed Maui Island, destroying the town of Lahaina and killing up to 102 people.
Tamara Vaifanua, who spoke to Pacific Waves has...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa will host the next round of the Atoa Samoa talks in 2026, according to a press release issued by the Samoa government. A tentative date for the inter-government meeting is scheduled for early March.
American Samoa Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula and Samoa’s Prime...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In part two of this exclusive interview following the press conference held by Punialava‘a, one of Samoa’s most iconic family bands who were in the territory to bring awareness to Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, Executive Director of the Samoan Language Commission...
Apia, SAMOA — (November 24, 2025) More than 60 youth participants from Savaii communities gathered at the Jet Over Hotel last week Friday for a ‘Talanoa session’ on mental health. SVSG Youth led the outreach program for young people in Samoa, and last week’s Savaii Talanoa session was the second...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Australian Army vocalist Musician Miella Sartori sang in Samoa with US and Canadian musicians during Exercise Pacific Partnership 2025.
A Townsville native, she usually sings with the band of the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR).
For Pacific Partnership...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Health leaders from 16 Pacific countries gathered in Honiara earlier this month for a workshop on Aedes mosquitoes.
The mosquitoes carry dengue fever, Zika virus, and chikungunya.
PMN reports the training was part of the Pacific Mosquito Surveillance Strengthening for...
November 19, 2025 — A collective of indigenous chefs are using WIPCE as a springboard for cultural connection through kai.
The group includes Māori chefs Kārena and Kasey Bird, Joe McLeod and Kia Kanuta, as well as Hawaiian Kealoha Domingo, Native American Crystal Wahpepah and Samoan Henry...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Health leaders from 16 Pacific countries gathered in Honiara earlier this month for a workshop on Aedes mosquitoes.
The mosquitoes carry dengue fever, Zika virus, and chikungunya.
PMN reports the training was part of the Pacific Mosquito Surveillance Strengthening for...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A Hawaiian vaka was on display for people to see at Mangonui's main wharf in Northland this past Sunday.
Hikianalia is accompanying vaka Hōkūleʻa to take part in celebrations to mark 40 years since Hōkūleʻa visited.
It sparked the revival of building ocean-going vaka and...
Honolulu, HAWAII — The 205th meeting of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council will convene by web conference on December 16-17, 2025.
Host sites for Webex include 1164 Bishop St., Ste. 1400, Honolulu, HI; Tedi of Samoa Bldg., Ste. 208B, Fagatogo Village, AS; BRI Bldg., Ste. 205,...