America 250 Fautasi Races: The American Samoa Telecommunications Authority and Reid Family Group set the America 250 commemoration fautasi races for next Monday, June 29, with 13 teams competing; two heats are planned Monday and the championship Tuesday, with weather backups to July 1–2, and a total $180,000 in prizes plus a $2,000 “Most Spirited Team” award. America 250 Concert: The July 4 concert at Samoa Motors Lot (across from Lions Park Tennis Court) features Stan Walker, Kennyon Brown, DJ Noiz and NATO Brothers, followed by a drone light show and fireworks. Congresswoman Amata in California: Uifa’atali Amata attended Flag Day celebrations in Adelanto, CA, highlighting Samoan heritage through ava, siva, music, food and community speeches. Ocean Forum on Mo Lo Tatou Lumana’i: A community ocean forum at the Multipurpose Center (June 19) brought residents together to learn about deep-sea mining, port plans, fisheries sustainability and ocean conservation, with experts and decision-makers answering questions. Tuna Treaty Consultation: American Samoa joined the U.S.-Pacific Island Parties Tuna Treaty Consultation in Wellington, stressing that the U.S.-flag purse seine fleet and the territory’s tuna industry depend on each other for jobs, cannery support and port services. Health Grants for LBJ: Amata announced two HHS grants—$33,200 for HIV services at LBJ Tropical Medical Center and $86,554 for Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) at LBJ. Youth Employment Program: The 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program opened with 500 young people (16–24) placed in 41 worksites across ASG, nonprofits and private businesses, with training and paid work through July 31. Samoan Language Preservation: The Samoan Language Commissioner urged public support to reverse declining use among children and youth, calling for faith groups, schools and stakeholders to help keep the language alive. HCBS Website Launch: Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao launched www.hcbs.as.gov to help families and providers find home- and community-based care resources, with a hotline planned next. Miss American Samoa Crown: Tilomai Tauiliili was crowned Miss American Samoa at the Gov. H. Rex Lee Auditorium, following a three-day pageant that revived the puletasi category. Regional Fisheries Meeting: The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council opened its June 9–11 meeting in American Samoa with a culturally hosted ava ceremony at Su’iga’ula o le Atuvasa Fale Samoa.