Samoans in Hawaii are Hawaii residents of Samoan descent. Samoans in Hawaii may be from or have ancestors in the independent nation of Samoa, the territory of American Samoa, or both. Due to the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, many American Samoans migrated to the rest of the United States. Many of them settled in Hawaii. [1]

10 hours ago · In 2019, a devastating measles outbreak erupted in Samoa. Eighty-three people, most of them children, died. Another 5,000 contracted the disease, many of which suffer long-term damage as a result. In total, around 3% of the small island’s population fell ill. This week, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green is ...

1 day ago · It was a spasm of tragedy on a remote Pacific island that only a few months later was overshadowed by a global pandemic. But to Gov. Josh Green of Hawaii, the measles outbreak on neighboring Samoa ...

A 2019 measles outbreak in Samoa killed 83 people and infected nearly 6,000 others. Hawaii’s governor thinks RFK Jr.‘s vaccine skepticism is partly to blame.

Aug 4, 2015 · The main difference between Hawaiian and Samoan people is that Samoans are from the independent country of Samoa, and Hawaiians are from the state of Hawaii, which is a part of the United States. Samoans have migrated to Hawaii since 1919, and there are many Hawaiians that are also of Samoan descent.

Aug 5, 2023 · Among these, the Samoan and Hawaiian cultures stand out for their rich histories and customs that continue to thrive today. If you’re wondering about the main differences and similarities between Samoans and Native Hawaiians, read on for a detailed comparison of these two Polynesian peoples.

Jan 7, 2025 · The deep bond Hawaii shares with Samoa meant this was a shared crisis. As the lieutenant governor of Hawaii at the time and a practicing physician, I knew we needed to act quickly to save lives.

Oct 4, 2023 · Samoans are the natives of Samoa, Māori are the ancient inhabitants of New Zealand, and Hawaiians are the initial inhabitants of Hawaii. Hawaii is located on the northern side of Polynesia, whereas New Zealand is on the Southwestern side.

Jul 30, 2023 · It’s Samoan Heritage Week in Hawaii and to celebrate, the Honolulu office of the American Samoan Government is hosting a festival at Keehi Lagoon Beach Park through Tuesday.

2 days ago · Samoa, country in the central South Pacific Ocean, among the westernmost of the island countries of Polynesia. According to legend, Samoa is known as the “Cradle of Polynesia” because Savai‘i island is said to be Hawaiki, the Polynesian homeland.