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SAMOA BUSINESSES BRING ENGLISH/ SAMOAN WRITING CONTEST TO TERRITORY
By Joyetter Feagaimaalii-Luamanu joyetter@samoanews.com To improve literacy levels throughout the two Samoas, the Samoa Observer has teamed up with SSAB Pago and Eveni Carruthers for an English/Samoan...
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MCDONALD’S FAMILY RESTAURANT DONATES TO SAMOA OFFERING HOPE
By Joyetter Feagaimaalii-Luamanu joyetter@samoanews.com Among the businesses that have donated to the Samoa Offering Hope (S.O.H) campaign is McDonald’s Family Restaurant, and with only a few days...
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NOAA HONORS LATE PARAMOUNT CHIEF TUFELE F. LI'AMATUA
His name added to memorial garden Source: Media Release, NOAA NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries has selected the late Paramount Chief Tufele F. Li'amatua for recognition at the sanctuary...
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DEBRINA ALAIA SU’A MAKES IT A REPEAT AT 22ND TERRITORIAL SPELLING BEE
By Joyetter Feagaimaalii-Luamanu joyetter@samoanews.com For the first time in the 22 years of the Samoa News Territorial Spelling Bee, a student has won two years in a row. Debrina Alaia Su’a an eight...
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SHIPYARD UPGRADES CONTINUE DESPITE UNCERTAINTY IN FISHING INDUSTRY
By Fili Sagapolutele fili@samoanews.com The Shipyard Services Authority has moved forward with upgrades at the government owned facility while it continues to monitor challenges faced by the US purse...
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NEIL’S ACE HOME CENTER CONTINUES PARTNERSHIP WITH CANCER COALITION
Earlier this month, stipends of $500 each were presented to cancer patients and/or their family members. Recipients included Yung Chang Kim (patient) and his daughter Sinafoa; Ituala Sio who was...
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ASCC-CNR 4-H OFFERS AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR YOUTH
By James Kneubuhl, ASCC Press Officer WITH PHOTOS PLEASE By James Kneubuhl, ASCC Press Officer As a community service and an opportunity for children interested in hands-on experience at a number...
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THS JROTC TEAM TO COMPETE IN NATIONAL ACADEMIC BOWL CHAMPIONSHIP
Source: JROTC media release After advancing through two phases of online competition, the Tafuna Warrior JROTC Academic Team composed of Cadet Major Neon Osa, Team Captain; Cadet Second Lieutenant...
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CLINTON WINS MAJORITY OF AMERICAN SAMOA DEMOCRATIC DELEGATES
By Fili Sagapolutele fili@samoanews.com Former US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton has again won a majority of delegates at the American Samoa Democratic Party caucus beating out rivals US Sen....
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HOKULEA TO STOP IN CUBA DURING WORLDWIDE CANOE VOYAGE
HONOLULU (AP) - The Polynesian voyaging canoe sailing around the world without modern navigation equipment will be stopping in Cuba.The Polynesian Voyaging Society announced this week that Hokulea will...
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BILLY YOUNG RESIGNS AS SECRETARY GENERAL OF ASNOC
General Assembly will vote on post becoming a paid position By Ausage Fausia ausage@samoanews.com The American Samoa National Olympic Committee (ASNOC) during it meeting last week accepted the...
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AMATA ADDRESSES FUNDING FOR AM SAMOA AT DOI BUDGET HEARING
Source: Media Release, Aumua Amata's office Congresswoman Aumua Amata addressed the House Committee on Natural Resources, which conducted an oversight hearing on Tuesday, to examine the Department of...
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ASCC BUSINESS STUDENTS CELEBRATE GLOBAL DIVERSITY
By James Kneubuhl, ASCC Press Officer The American Samoa Community College (ASCC) course Business Communication (BUS 160) is designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed for effective...
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FIJI WINS CUP — SAMOA TAKES SHIELD
By Falaniko Vitolio in Las Vegas Champion Fiji has done it again. Down 15 points at the half in their Cup final match with Australia, the Bulavinaka players scored three converted tries in the second...
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50 YEARS AFTER JOINING MARINE CORPS, VETERAN BECOMES CITIZEN
By KOAT TV staff Fofo Tuitele joined the Marines in 1965RIO RANCHO, N.M.— Fifty years after he joined the United States Marine Corps, a decorated veteran is now a United States citizen. Fofomaitulagi...
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FALL OUT FROM CYCLONE WINSTON AFFECTS SAMOA’S FUEL SUPPLY
By Joyetter Feagaimaalii-Luamanu joyetter@samoanews.com Because the Port in Suva, Fiji is prioritizing berthing to vessels with emergency relief supplies after Cyclone Winston, Samoa’s fuel supplies...
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RECALL ON CERTAIN DIGIORNO, LEAN CUISINE & STOUFFERS PRODUCTS
By Joyetter Feagaimaalii-Luamanu joyetter@samoanews.com Nestle USA Inc. is recalling approximately 267,024 pounds of DiGiorno, Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s products due to the potential presence of...
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PLANS COMPLETE FOR NEW MULTI MILLION-DOLLAR HALECK ENTERPRISE PROJECT
By Samoa News staff reporters@samoanews.com Haleck Enterprises Inc. has a new nearly $4 million commercial project on the drawing board at the Ottoville area, to be completed at least by next year....
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SHIPYARD UPGRADES CONTINUE DESPITE UNCERTAINTY IN FISHING INDUSTRY
By Fili Sagapolutele fili@samoanews.com The Shipyard Services Authority has moved forward with upgrades at the government owned facility while it continues to monitor challenges faced by the US purse...
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NEIL’S ACE HOME CENTER CONTINUES PARTNERSHIP WITH CANCER COALITION
Earlier this month, stipends of $500 each were presented to cancer patients and/or their family members. Recipients included Yung Chang Kim (patient) and his daughter Sinafoa; Ituala Sio who was...
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