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PNG U-16 football team departs to Cook Islands for OFC Women’s Championship quest
NBC PNG
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PNG U16 women's national team at Jackson International Airport before leaving to Cook Islands. (Image: PNGFA) A Papua New Guinea junior football team left for Cook Islands yeaterday to compete in the Oceania Football Confederation Under-16 Women’s...
Honored to serve as Chair for Indian and Insular Affairs
The Durango Herald - Colorado
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August 3, 2025
When I was elected to Congress, I promised to bring rural Colorado’s voice to Washington and to make sure our communities – especially those often overlooked – would be heard. That’s why I’m honored to serve as Chairman of the House Natural...
American Samoa National Park Awaits the Adventurous Traveler
The Alexander City Outlook - Alabama
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November 11, 2024
Nestled below the equator, American Samoa National Park’s rainforests, coral reefs, and vibrant Samoan culture await — if you're willing to go the distance. × Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in...
How Samoa's ballroom scene is uplifting Pacific Rainbow+ youth
Samoa News
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July 24, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On a warm Tuesday night in Fugalei in Apia, Samoa, the air hums with anticipation as a local hall fills with young people. With the Boom Kaisi Ball just days away, Pacific Rainbow+ youth have gathered for a series of...
125th Flag Day program set to kick off with a Sunday church service
Samoa News
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April 11, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Here is a glimpse of the 125th Flag Day program for American Samoa, set for April 17, 2025. The week of festivities will kick off on Sunday, April 13, with a church service at the Congregational Christian Church of...
American Samoa set for election runoff for Governor
Talamua
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November 7, 2024
Source: Tala Nei/ 07 November 2024 – American Samoa is set for a run-off election following yesterdays’ gubernatorial election results. The results from the Election Office early this morning had the team of Pulaalii Nikolao Pula and Pulu Ae Ae Jr...
American Samoa elections 2024: Voters to elect governor, lieutenant governor, and US Congress rep
RNZ
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November 5, 2024
Voters will also choose members of the American Samoa House of Representatives and decide on a proposed constitutional amendment. Photo: 123rf American Samoan voters head to the polls today to elect a governor, lieutenant governor, and a...
UH American Samoa Cohort STEM program graduates 53
Samoa News
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December 23, 2024
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The University of Hawai‘i (UH) American Samoa Center celebrated the graduation ceremony for the Pacific-Focused Master’s Degree (PACMED) Cohort AS5 and Cohort 36 Bachelor’s of Education Programs, last Thursday, December...
American Samoa Election Results 2024
Talanei
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November 6, 2024
The team of Pulaalii Nikolao Pula and Pulu Ae Ae Jr. topped the polls in the gubernatorial race yesterday winning 4,284 votes or 42.4% of the 10,113 votes cast. Incumbents Governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga and Lt Governor Laapui Talauega Eleasalo Ale...
Flag Day week opens with church service
Talanei
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April 14, 2025
Flag Day week 2025 was opened Sunday with a church service at the Ua Taunuu Church at Kanana-fou, led by Reverend Elder Faaeteete Saifoloi. The service was well attended with leaders of the three branches of government present, Governor Pulaalii...
Man arrested for alleged assault of mother and two young children
Samoa News
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April 9, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 30, 2025, a female victim called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report that she and her two minor daughters were allegedly assaulted by her uncle. The suspect was apprehended and later charged with:...
Samoa govt closes all schools in effort to curb dengue outbreak
Samoa News
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July 25, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa’s acting caretaker Prime Minister, Tuala Tevaga Ponifasio, has issued a special press statement as the dengue fever outbreak in Samoa continues to escalate. According to the statement, all schools have been...
Neighbor brings woman to TPS after she was allegedly assaulted by her husband
Samoa News
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July 25, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 8, 2025, a victim of a domestic dispute assisted by her neighbor walked into the Tafuna Police Substation to report an alleged assault by the victim’s husband. The suspect was later arrested and charged with:...
Nauru is the latest Pacific nation to report dengue deaths
RNZ
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July 31, 2025
Photo: lamyai/123RF Nauru's Health Department has confirmed two deaths related to dengue fever: a 15-year-old boy and a seven-year-old girl. The Department said over the past two months, RON Hospital and Public Health have conducted 665 tests on...
$2.1 Million in Broadband Funding on the way for American Samoa
Samoa News
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December 20, 2024
Washington, D.C. — The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), yesterday announced $2.1 million for American Samoa’s broadband and digital accessibility as part of over $60 million nationally for...
Senate president calls for probe into Samoa’s claim about meth trafficking
Samoa News
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July 25, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Senate President Tuaolo Manaia Fruean on Tuesday voiced his deep concern over claims made by the Samoa Police that American Samoa is the primary route for methamphetamine entering the Independent State of Samoa, and...
Protect our children: Recognizing when Discipline is Abuse
Samoa News
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April 11, 2025
Dear Editor, The recent article in Samoa News, “Father arrested after allegedly beating his son to discipline him,” article dated 4/9/2025, forces us to confront an uncomfortable truth: violence in the name of discipline is still harming our...
The Senate confirms three department directors
Samoa News
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July 25, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate confirmed three department directors during its Wednesday morning session. Taua’isafune Niualama Taifane was approved as Director of the Office of Budget Programs and Development, Tapusalaia Maneafaiga...
Interact clubs of American Samoa photo & caption
Samoa News
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December 18, 2024
The Interact clubs of American Samoa celebrated the Rotary Club’s Children with Special Needs Christmas Party this past Saturday at the ASCC MPC. The Tafuna High School Interact Club (pictured) had a marvelous time spreading holiday cheer and...
Suspicious husband allegedly assaults wife
Samoa News
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July 25, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 6, 2025, a woman contacted the Fagatogo Police Station to report that her husband allegedly assaulted her because he suspected that she had an affair. The suspect was later arrested and charged with: Count 1:...