SPW Fitness launches Make American Samoa Healthy Again (MASHA)

Utulei, AMERICAN SAMOA — (September 11, 2025) Following the celebration of its 10th anniversary in July, SPW Fitness announces the launch of the “Make American Samoa Healthy Again” (MASHA) movement, a bold initiative to address the obesity crisis...

How to watch New Zealand vs Australia: FREE Rugby Championship 2025 streams, TV schedule, preview, teams

The Rugby Championship 2025 has been nothing short of extraordinary thus far, with all four teams locked on two wins and two defeats apiece and only varying bonus points separating the sides. That it comes down to two Bledisloe Cup matches between...

15 local artists receive historic awards

Tanya Salas, second right, an awardee of the Pacific Jurisdictions Artist Fund, poses for a photo with CNMI officials and other dignitaries at a celebration dinner for the 15 awardees. Photo by Andrew Roberto CREATIVE West, a nonprofit regional...

Yes, Tomi Lahren, Puerto Ricans are Americans — including Bad Bunny

News flash: Bad Bunny, like all Puerto Ricans, is a U.S. citizen. During the latest episode of Tomi Lahren’s podcast, “Tomi Lahren is Fearless,” the 33-year-old Fox News host had to be reminded of that fact. When the topic of Bad Bunny being named...

Local artists honored at Pacific Jurisdictions Artist Fund Celebration

Fifteen artists from American Samoa were recognized Wednesday night at DDW Beach Café as part of the inaugural Pacific Jurisdictions Artist Fund (PJAF) awards. The event was one of several regional celebrations hosted by Creative West, which...

How to watch Australia vs Argentina: FREE Rugby Championship 2025 streams, TV schedule, preview

It's safe to assume both the Wallabies and the Pumas learned plenty from last weekend's thriller. Argentina had led 21-7 at half-time, but couldn't cope with Australia after the interval, with Angus Bell crossing the whitewash in the 85th minute...

CNMI artists ‘Meet the Moment’ with Creative West grants

Local awardees of the Creative West artist grant pose for a group photo during their orientation on Saturday, Sept. 6 at Joeten-Kiyu Public Library Photo by Maggie Sablan FIFTEEN CNMI residents received Pacific Jurisdictions Artist Fund grants...

Man assaults wife alleging he saw her standing with a demon

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 11, 2025, a man called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and requested assistance regarding his sister, who was allegedly assaulted by her husband. The suspect was later arrested and charged with: Count 1:...

UH grad student’s research reveals plastic pollution threats to endangered coral reefs

A diver glides over a coral reef. A study by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa graduate student Keiko Wilkins shows how microplastic pollution may harm coral reproduction and the settling of larvae. PC: Madelief Schelvis A University of Hawaiʻi at...

Governor signs budget bill preventing an ASG shutdown

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 30, 2025, at 3:34 p.m., the Governor’s Office received the Fiscal Year 2026 budget bill from the Fono, only hours before the start of the new fiscal year. Despite this short window of time, Governor...

Senate VP clarifies that the Treasurer can permit partial payments on excise taxes for imported vehicles

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — During a Senate hearing yesterday morning, Magalei Logovi’i, the Vice President of the Senate, emphasized the authority granted to the Treasurer under the Administrative Code regarding Customs. He clarified that the...

Daylight saving time 2025: When will we 'fall back?'

(Photo By Jesus Hellin/Europa Press via Getty Images) Across much of the U.S., the clocks change twice each year. In spring, they move forward an hour to mark the start of daylight saving time, and in fall, they shift back an hour as it ends. This...

When is daylight saving time 2025? The dark side of turning back time has hidden health dangers

With autumn officially in, clocks will fall back one hour on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 2 am EST as daylight saving ends this fall. Americans must get ready to adjust their clocks this fall. The daylight saving time (DST) has been observed since...

Adopted son causes allegedly reckless behavior at home

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On August 16, 2025, a concerned mother contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and requested assistance regarding her adopted son, who was allegedly causing a disturbance. The suspect was later apprehended and...

Daylight saving time ends in a few weeks. Here's when we change clocks

Although the Senate passed a bill to make DST permanent, it stalled in the House. DST was initially implemented during World War I to conserve energy. Now that October has begun and the days continue to get shorter, the semi-annual time change is...

'Put medals around necks': Tauranga coach targets Oceania powerlifting champs

Jones has eight years of powerlifting experience under his belt and has been coaching the sport since 2019. “They’re not letting just anyone do it. I would suggest that I was selected because I’ve had a decent track record and history of coaching...

Church of Jesus Christ faithful in Samoa reflect on President Nelson's 2019 visit

SALT LAKE CITY — President Russell M. Nelson is being remembered around the world and in the islands of the South Pacific, where his visit in 2019 left a lasting impression. One woman said she and her family remember his visit and continue to feel...

CJPA opens workshops for multi-disciplinary training for First Responders

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With the support of the current administration, the Criminal Justice Planning Agency through a VAWA STOP grant will deliver a series of workshops in American Samoa beginning with two one-day trainings for LBJ medical...

AG’s Office issuing CIs just for emergencies

Attorney General Gwen Tauiliili-Langkilde has clarified that her office has not discontinued the issuance of Certificates of Identity. A post circulating on social media which was not an official notice from the Department of Legal Affairs, said...

How will the US government shutdown affect the Pacific?

President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands Hilda Heine, and President of the Federated States of Micronesia David Panuelo, US President Donal Trump and President of the Republic of Palau Tommy E. Remengesau. Photo: Faceook/ US Embassy...