Port Admin to restrict use of smaller runway on Sunday as courtesy to community

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Port Administration Director Barney Sene has offered a compromise to Faipule Fagaima Larry S. Sanitoa’s request, who on behalf of the many church leaders and their congregations, asked to restrict airport operations...

Governor withdraws nomination of ASPA Board member

Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has withdrawn his nomination of Folasa Galea’i as a member of the American Samoa Power Authority Board of Directors. Galea’i was to replace Afalava Elifi Afalava on the Board. He was nominated together with three...

‘Spooky’ reason US & UK clocks go out of sync this weekend as Daylight Saving and British Summer time schedules diverge

A LITTLE-KNOWN motivation for daylight savings may be the reason trick-or-treaters stay out later on Halloween. On November 2, Americans will turn their clocks back one hour, gaining an extra hour of sleep and losing an hour of daylight. Sign up...

Samoa villagers begin talks with government on sharing Manawanui compensation fund

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa’s government recently met with Safata villagers to discuss how to disburse the ST$10 million HMNZS Manawanui payment from the New Zealand Government. The Samoa Observer reports that a meeting was held on...

Daylight saving time | Clocks set to roll back one hour on Nov. 2

Daylight saving time | Clocks set to roll back one hour on Nov. 2 AT THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PRISON. AND WE ARE TAKING. LET’S TAKE A LIVE LOOK RIGHT NOW OVER OUR YORK SKYCAM ON THIS FRIDAY MORNING. NOT AS BREEZY AS WE’VE SEEN THE LAST COUPLE OF...

Covid-free Pacific islands look to rejoin the world

Two of the last four remaining Covid-free nations in the world are preparing to open their borders to re-join the Covid world. The Federated States of Micronesia has announced its plan to open its borders without quarantine beginning 01 August....

“March for Israel” in Samoa reaffirms gov’t support for Israel is deeply spiritual

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As the world watches the unfolding events in the Middle East, including the emotional reunions between the last of the Israeli hostages and their loved ones, support for the State of Israel continues to resonate in...

How to decide which South Pacific island is best for your next trip

The South Pacific confounds even the savviest map buffs with its splatter of dots spread across the world's biggest ocean. What you can't tell from a map, or even most tourist brochures is that these palm-laden pinpricks are as diverse as the...

Columbus Day Or Indigenous Peoples Day? It Depends Which State You’re In

The holiday observed today, October 13, remains one of the most inconsistently celebrated in the United States, reflecting the nation’s ongoing debate over how to mark the second Monday in October. Once only known as Columbus Day, the date is also...

Theater/Arts: Alonzo King LINES Ballet comes to Carpenter Center

Bodies are kinetic, while sounds are resonant — but can’t we have it both ways? Alonzo King thinks we can. So prepare for an evening of spirited expression and kinetic resonance with the Alonzo King LINES Ballet on Saturday, Nov. 8 at the...

Fall Back 2025: 9 Must-Know Facts About U.S. Daylight Saving Time, Check Here!

Fall Back 2025 Facts: Do You Know that every November, Americans prepare to fall back for daylight saving time 2025? It is the time when clocks are set back one hour on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 2 a.m. Permanent Standard Time would let us sleep...

Florida’s clock controversy: Why we still “fall back” in 2025 

Those who support ending daylight saving time permanently advocate brighter afternoons and more economic activity. Does anyone like daylight saving time? One of the most popular holidays of all time revolves around a clock — New Year's Eve....

Egg prices return to normal in 3rd quarter of 2025

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Despite the inflation rate for American Samoa (1. 7%), being one point higher than it was last quarter, eggs have returned to their regular prices following a shortage that had previously caused prices to spike to $6...

Clocks to fall back soon in Illinois. What to know about end of DST

Daylight saving time ends in less than two weeks, meaning millions of Americans will soon be turning their clocks back an hour and getting one less hour of sleep. Are you ready for shorter days? Here's everything you need to know as we near the...

‘Huge Doers and Big Dreamers’

Steven and William Ladd are seen here with one of the Scrollathon trays made at the Sarasota Art Museum in Florida in 2022. Steven and William Ladd, who are hosting four Scrollathon workshops at East Hampton’s LongHouse Reserve on Saturday, are no...

Fofo I.F. Sunia – A protector of Samoan Language & Culture

Former Congressman Fofo Iosefa Fiti Sunia passed away yesterday at the age of 88. Fofo’s name is synonymous with the formation of American Samoa as a self governing territory. In his lifetime, Fofo served as American Samoa’s US Congressman from...

What to know about daylight saving time ahead of Nov. 2 time change

Daylight Saving Time ends on the first Sunday of November, when clocks are set back one hour. Most of the U.S. observes Daylight Saving Time, with the exceptions of Hawaii and most of Arizona. The time change occurs at 2 a.m. to minimize...

ABC Radio Australia photo competition is back!

We're looking for photos that showcase the beauty, diverse cultures, and stunning landscapes of the Pacific Islands. Submit your best photo from wherever you are in the Pacific and each week, our judges panel will be choosing our favourite. Weekly...

Samoa govt says Manawanui disaster compensation to be finalized after budget approval

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Compensation for communities affected by the grounding of the New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui will be confirmed once the national budget is passed, the Samoan government says. Monday marked one year since the...

12 Countries in the World That Span Two or More Continents

Have you ever been to a country that spans more than one continent? Imagine stepping into two different worlds, two different continents, all within the borders of a single nation. These transcontinental countries offer travellers the unique...