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Congresswoman pays tribute to George Wray

Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata issued the following statement in recognition of the life and enduring contributions of the late George A. Wray, a distinguished figure in American Samoa’s legal, educational, and aviation history: “It is with […]

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Eight classrooms at Tafuna Elementary not in use

The Acting Principal of Tafuna Elementary School Daniel Fuimaono says 8 classrooms at the school which the Environmental Health Division of Public health recommended to be closed after an inspection on Tuesday are not being […]

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Honoring the contributions of women

As Womens History Month comes to a close, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata has highlighted in a video message the contributions of women in the Samoan culture and the role women play throughout the United States. One […]

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A glimpse at 2025 Flag Day program

In just over two weeks American Samoa will be celebrating the 125th anniversary of the first raising of the US flag on local soil. An outline of the Flag Day Program was presented by staff […]

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2nd Annual Music Festival opens

The Elementary Division Music Festival opened Tuesday morning at the DYWA Center in Tafuna. With the theme, “United Through Music,” 17 public elementary schools from Tutuila, Aunuu and Manu’a are competing in the two day […]

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Open Letter to Members of ASGERF

Talofa American Samoa Government Employees Retirement Fund Members, I write to bring urgent matters regarding our Retirement Fund (Fund) to your attention. Transparency is critical, and you deserve to be fully informed about our challenges […]

Obituaries

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Joseph Nikolao, Sr. 1949-2024

By Johnny Victor Toma Joseph “Sefo” Nikolao was born on March 23,1949, in Moamoa, Samoa. He was raised in the village of Futiga, American Samoa. This was the first village where his parents, Nikolao Filipo […]

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