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Award-winning 'Tinā' will be released in Guam, American Samoa, Hawaii theaters Aug. 29
Pacific Daily News
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"Tinā," a critically-acclaimed, award-winning movie, will be released in theaters in Guam, Hawaii and American Samoa on Aug. 29, and the rest of the U.S. on Sept. 5. It is an inspiring drama, a light-hearted rhythmic tear-jerker, and the story of...
MUSIC | Carrying on a musical legacy
The Fiji Times
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August 17, 2025
From the renaissance, classical and early 20th century romance periods, to worldly jazz and Pacific classics — Suva was abuzz with live music with SolFa Music Samoa. An NGO for a continued legacy of music, arts and education, Solfa Music Samoa was...
Local mechanics shop latest in rash of break-ins in Lions Park area
Samoa News
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August 18, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Public Safety is conducting an investigation into a burglary that occurred at a mechanics shop situated in Lions Park. During this incident, a government vehicle belonging to the Department of Search...
Search called off for boy missing at Lealā Sliding Rock
Samoa News
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August 18, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Search and Rescue has officially suspended the search for a 15-year-old boy who went missing while swimming at Lealā Sliding Rock on Tuesday, last week. Utumoe Alefosio, the director of the Department,...
Miss American Samoa brings ‘Crown, Culture & Couture’ to Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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August 12, 2025
Pauliana Angelfromheaven Felise Vitale, Miss American Samoa 2024–2025, is set to be a key figure at the Pacific Fashion Summit and Genesis Showcase this September. Known for her infectious warmth and unwavering presence, Vitale’s participation is...
Two American Samoans graduate from executive leadership program
Samoa News
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August 12, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 2025 Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP), is a distinguished network of young leaders from across the U.S. affiliated Pacific Islands that reflects a shared understanding that the future of the Pacific...
PAULIANA VITALE: A VOICE FOR THE PACIFIC AT THE PACIFIC FASHION SUMMIT
PNG Haus Bung
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August 14, 2025
When Miss American Samoa 2024–2025, Pauliana Angelfromheaven Felise Vitale, steps onto the stage in Port Moresby, she’ll be walking more than a runway, she will be walking a bridge. Vitale is set to participate in the prestigious Pacific Fashion...
Renowned Butoh Dance Artist, Akihito Ichihara visits Samoa
Newsline Samoa
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August 13, 2025
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Territories join American Samoa in fight against deep sea mining
The Guam Daily Post
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A coalition of U.S. territories is rallying behind American Samoa's opposition to deep seabed mining, highlighting what advocates call a persistent pattern of federal decision-making that bypasses territorial voices on issues affecting their...
Cost.U.Less celebrates 30 years in American Samoa
Samoa News
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August 6, 2025
Pago Pago , AMERICAN SAMOA — Cost.U.Less is proud to celebrate 30 years of serving the American Samoa community! To mark this milestone, the store is hosting a three-day Anniversary Celebration filled with fun activities and giveaways, including a...
Why Astronaut Jim Lovell Absolutely Hated the First Apollo 13 Movie
Yahoo News
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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Key Takeaways: The Apollo 13 space mission in April 1970 riveted the public as NASA successfully saved the three astronauts onboard after a mid-flight...
Artists from American Samoa honor cultural heritage at Field Museum
CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois
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The Field Museum of Natural History is famous for its archaeological and anthropological collections representing every corner of the globe. A new exhibit honoring the culture of American Samoa is now under development at the museum, and two...
Bringing the culture of American Samoa to the Field Museum
CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois
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A new exhibit honoring the culture of American Samoa is now under development at the Field Museum of Natural History, and two artists have been working onsite to carve out pieces of their cultural heritage. Irika Sargent reports.
Slain Maui Police Officer Wanted To Inspire Other Pacific Island Girls
Honolulu Civil Beat - Hawaii
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August 17, 2025
Suzanne O is one of only two female officers killed by gunfire in Hawaiʻi in many years and the first on-duty officer on Maui in decades. Maui police officer Suzanne O, who was shot and killed by a gunman Friday night, was originally from American...
Samoan culture shared, celebrated during live art collaboration
Samoa News
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July 28, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — At the Field Museum in Chicago this past week, a live art collaboration became a real-time sharing of Samoan cultural practice, history and knowledge between generations. A group has been working on a piece referred to...
Adam Silverman: LACMA’s Seeds and Weeds are Ceramic Art
Forbes
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LACMA Seeds and Weeds, Installation view, Los Angeles, 2025, Photo: Evan Walsh Courtesy of the artist and BLUM Gallery Ceramics has long oscillated between the functional and the artistic. California has a long tradition of makers who span the...
Samoan culture shared, celebrated during live art collaboration at the Field Museum
Chicago Sun Times - Illinois
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July 27, 2025
At the Field Museum, a live art collaboration became a real-time sharing of Samoan cultural practice, history and knowledge between generations. A group has been working on a piece referred to as “siapo mamanu.” Their canvas was a massive sheet of...
MOU aims to foster cultural exchange through the arts
Talanei
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July 24, 2025
The American Samoa Council on Arts, Culture and Humanities and the Samoa Ministry of Education and Culture have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to officially launch the Feiloa’i Ma Uso Program. The program aims to foster cultural exchange and...
Tinā puts Pasifika voices front and center in record-breaking film
Samoa News
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August 15, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — New Zealand-based Samoan director Miki Magasiva attributes his debut feature film's success to cultural connections. The film, Tinā, has surpassed Kiwi classic Whale Rider to become the fifth most successful film in New...
Maui police officer served with ‘courage, honor and dedication’
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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August 17, 2025
Maui is mourning the loss of police officer Suzanne O, who was fatally shot Friday night while responding to a terroristic threatening incident in Paia. The Maui Police Department on Saturday identified O, a five-year veteran of the force, as the...