Samana Semo Veavea

Luka: 17:10
“A mae’a ona tatou faia se galuega ona tatou fa’apea ifo Lea, o auauna lē aoga i tatou”.

E muamua Ona si’I le Fa’afetai I le Atua Ona o Lona Alofa ma lona agalelei ua mafai ai Ona fa’ataunu’uina lenei fa’amoemoe. O le fa’amoemoe sa fa’avae I le Alofa o le Atua o lea e momoli ai le Fa’afetai I la outou lagolago, o la outou tapuaiga, ma le agalelei na fa’atinoina ai. E le fa’agaloina la outou tapuaiga. Mālo le a’aosolo, Malo le tautua! O a outou meaalofa, male fa’aavanoaina o outou taimi ua mafai ai Ona fa’atinoina le fa’amoemoe. Ia fa’amanuia le Atua I le Paia o le tatou aiga ma le nu’u I Leone. Ia faatutumu e le Atua mea ua faagaogaoina auā lo outou manatu mai i lo’u Nei fa’atauvaa.

Fa’afetai, Fa’afetai tele lava!

May this Palm Sunday remind us that Jesus came into Jerusalem during times of oppression and unjust. He was proclaimed as the “son of david who comes in the name of the Lord”. Hosanna! Hallelujah! May we reflect on this holy week with his love and peace at the center of our lives. God bless you all ✝️

⭐️Join me this Saturday!

I’m hosting a fundraising event this Saturday, March 28 at 9 AM, and we’ll be there early.
I’m running for U.S. Congress, and I’d be honored to have your support as we build this movement together.

Omai tatou fa’atasi i lenei fa’amoemoe i le a*o to’ona’i nei, Mati 28 i le itulā e 9 i le taeao. O la outou foa’i e fa’ataunu’uina ai le fa’amoemoe a’o aga’i ai i le faaga tama i le sailiaina o se sui tauva mo le laumua i Uasinitone. Ia fa’amanuia tele le Atua i lau foa’i ma ia maualuga ai pea lona viiga. Fa’afetai. Fa’afetai tele lava Tutuila ma Manu’a.

“Tautua ma le fa’amaoni”

Looking back at this photo reminds me that the impact goes far beyond the water. Grateful to have been part of their path then, and proud of the men they’ve become today. 🤙
Best of luck Taemā. Proud Son of Leone🇦🇸

Thank you to the The Lonestar Samoan platform for sharing my message and helping amplify the issues that matter most to our community.

As a veteran, I understand firsthand the challenges our service members and their families face. As a former director, I’ve seen the impact of the drug crisis in American Samoa and the urgency of addressing it with real solutions. And as a leader, I stand with our people fighting for better healthcare, fair immigration policies, and stronger educational pathways so our children have every opportunity to succeed.

I also stand to protect our culture, fa’asamoa, and the identity of our people ensuring that who we are remains strong for generations to come.

I’m grateful for your support and your commitment to uplifting voices that are working toward a better future for our community. Thank you again for standing with me.

“Our communities face serious challenges.” | U.S. Army Veteran Samana Semo Ve’ave’a announces bid for Congress

by KHJ RadioTalanei News
March 12, 2026

PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA — U.S. Army veteran and former Director of Homeland Security Samana Semo Ve'ave'a has announced his candidacy for United States Congress in 2026.

“After more than 30 years of service as a retired Sergeant Major in the United States Army and serving as American Samoa Director of Homeland Security, I have dedicated my life to protecting our nation and serving our people,” said Samana.

“Today, our communities face serious challenges. Illegal drugs are threatening our families, our schools need stronger support to prepare our children for the future, and our healthcare system must be strengthened so every family receives the care they deserve.

Samana says his campaign is focused on restoring safety and security, strengthening education, and prioritizing healthcare and well-being. He pledged to work to protect our communities from illegal drugs, expand educational opportunities for our youth, and improve access to quality healthcare.

Samana asks for the support of voters, saying, “Together, we can build a stronger future for our people and ensure that our children have the opportunities they deserve.”

To the healthcare workers at LBJ: you continue to carry our community through every challenge, even when supplies run low and the pressure is heavy. Your dedication is the backbone of our healthcare system, and you deserve the tools and support to care for our families safely.

To the people of American Samoa: you deserve a hospital that never has to ration basic supplies. If elected to Congress, this is an issue I will work on from day one strengthening our healthcare funding, improving supply stability, and making sure our frontline workers are never left without what they need.

Our islands are built on love, service, and unity. I carry those values with me, and I will fight for a healthcare system worthy of our people.

Vote for leaders who put the lives of their people first. Vote for leaders who are not afraid to do the right thing.

Doctors at LBJ concerned about shortage of supplies Doctors at the LBJ Hospital say essential supplies are running low because vendors are withholding shipments because of non payment of bills. Two doctors whom KHJ News spoke with said they do not have sufficient supplies to