American Samoa Travel News

POPULAR DELEGATION It seems like everybody was talking about NZ at the recent Pacific Arts Festival in American Samoa.

As a public service to my fellow Democrats coming to Denver I am going to start checking out some of the delegation hotels in and around Denver.

Solomon Islander performers at art festival. 'PAGO PAGO. ..Two officials of the American Samoa Government travelled to Honiara Saturday with the Solomons Islands delegation to the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts ...

"The 10th Festival of the Arts will provide a unique opportunity for all of our very talented artists throughout the Pacific to bring their own individual styles and weave together a vibrant cultural tapestry ...

A friend of BTL suggests lame duck Secretary of State Condeleeza Rice should think more about packing her bags and looking for a job now instead of needlessly gallivanting around the world, adding further to US ...

"The 10th Festival of the Arts will provide a unique opportunity for all of our very talented artists throughout the Pacific to bring their own individual styles and weave together a vibrant cultural tapestry ...

June this year, there were 71,742 visitors compared to 72,385 in the same period last year, Statistics says.

Patrick Mafoe, Cultural Artist with the ASCC Samoan Studies Institute, displays one of his many works.

Last Wednesday Terri Irwin, widow of "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin, signed a Memo of Understanding at the CH2M Hill Alumni Center with the Marine Mammal Institute at OSU.

Niue. Mismanagement did not stop there and the Dash-8 was repossessed. Service to Tonga and Niue was suspended and now Polynesian Airlines have only one remaining destination - Pago Pago.

RAA group from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's International division, of which "Radio Australia" is part of, has been refused visas for a vist to Fiji.

PACIFIC Communities with High-performance In Literacy Development, or Pacific CHILD, is a rigorous regional research study of a principles-based professional development program, a media release stated.

The U.S. Department of Labor has assessed penalties of $213,000 against a garment manufacturing firm in American Samoa with a history of repeatedly violating federal pay laws.

Gov. doesn't want automatic US citizenship The governor claimed the bill would automatically grant US citizenship for anyone born in American Samoa.

“With the proper mechanism in place, we can realize our full potential in a relatively short span of time.”

Gov. Togiola Tulafono hopes the creation of a visitors bureau will enable this U.S. territory to tap into the multimillion dollar tourist industry that has benefited other Pacific locations. via USA Today

“Every time we went to the airport I got stopped because of my island passport”

' More than 10 years ago, Staff Sgt. Maranata Temese was an elementary school teacher living in American Samoa with his wife, Leaiseaiga, and their three children. via KWTX

TODAY'S TOPIC: A relationship based on a solid foundation This week is a special one for the people of American Samoa. via Samoa Observer

“Digicel is doing a great job and I encourage them to keep it up.”

Leota Tina Aufata was all smiles yesterday when she won US$500 and a return trip to American Samoa. via Samoa Observer

“These are all terrific projects, integrating work at Brown with engagement in the world”

Eight international study awards, which go to 14 Brown undergraduates, have been announced by the Office of the Dean of the College and the Office of International Affairs. via Brown News Service

“Arizona was very concerned and pacing back and forth, wondering when they were coming”

This happened a bit ago, but in light of a conversation at amptoons about the criminality of 'illegal aliens' being imposed through immigration paperwork, I think it's still relevant, and still incredibly sad, ... via Women of Color Blog