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WestPac approves mandatory electronic monitoring for Hawai‘i and American Samoa longline fleets
Samoa News
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June 13, 2025
HONOLULU — (11 June 2025) The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council took final action today to authorize the use of electronic monitoring (EM) as a mandatory tool for data collection aboard longline vessels operating under Hawai‘i...
Pacific Mini Games 2025 draws regional viewership, offers wide access to sports coverage
Island Times
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July 1, 2025
By: Eustoria Marie Borja KOROR, Palau (July 1, 2025) — The Pacific Mini Games 2025 opened with vibrant color, traditional dances, and a dazzling fireworks display on Sunday, marking the Games’ return to Palau after 20 years. Despite a rain shower,...
Greenpeace USA Slams U.S. Seabed Mining Plans off American Samoa
Greenpeace International
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June 14, 2025
Victor Pickering, a Greenpeace International activist from Fiji displays a banner reading “Our Pacific Is Not Yours To Destroy” in front of the Maersk Launcher, a ship chartered by DeepGreen, one of the companies spearheading the drive to mine the...
Interior initiates first step for potential mineral lease sale offshore of American Samoa
Samoa News
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June 13, 2025
WASHINGTON — [Date: June 12, 2025] Delivering on President Donald J. Trump’s bold agenda to restore American energy and mineral independence, the Department of the Interior today announced the publication of a Request for Information and Interest...
American Samoa fisheries representative backs opening of marine monument to commercial fishing
Undercurrent News
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June 9, 2025
A staff member representing the Western Pacific Fisheries Advisory Council (WCPFC) has voiced his support for US president Donald Trump's controversial decision to reopen areas of the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument (PIHMNM) to...
U.S. Launches First Offshore Mineral Lease Review in 30 Years Near American Samoa
gCaptain
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June 12, 2025
The Department of the Interior has initiated its first offshore mineral lease evaluation in over 30 years, focusing on waters near American Samoa with the the publication of a Request for Information and Interest. The move follows President...
“CONTROVERSIAL SHIFT ON DEEP-SEA MINING BY THE U.S.”
Samoa News
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June 30, 2025
Talofa! The following is a summary of my thoughts given the wonderful news of the American Samoa Governor and Lt Governor taking a unified stand with legislative leaders expressing opposition to the proposed commercial leasing of American Samoa's...
US takes first step for potential mineral lease sale near American Samoa
KFGO - North Dakota
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June 12, 2025
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Interior Department said on Thursday it was publishing a request for information and interest to explore the potential for seabed mineral leasing offshore American Samoa. The step will launch a...
Samoa citizen arrives home safely from Israel amid unrest in Middle East
Samoa News
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June 30, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Ms. Polino Falevaai from The Scientific Research Organization Of Samoa (SROS) who was attending a 10-month training on agricultural research and innovations in Israel has returned home safely on Saturday 28 June, after...
US initiates first step for potential mineral lease sale near American Samoa
The Gazette - Colorado
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Interior Department said on Thursday it was publishing a request for information and interest to explore the potential for seabed mineral leasing offshore American Samoa. The step will launch a 30-day public comment...
Electronic monitoring program approved for Hawaii, American Samoa longliners
Undercurrent News
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June 12, 2025
The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council (WPRFMC) approved a proposal that would require the phased-in implementation of electronic monitoring (EM) onboard US vessels in the federal waters it regulates around Hawaii and American...
American Samoa’s colonial history emerges in state disputes over voting and citizenship
Anchorage Daily News - Alaska
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The 14-story Begich Tower is seen in Whittier, Alaska, May 13, 2025. A majority of the town's residents live in the condo. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen) WHITTIER — Squeezed between glacier-packed mountains and Prince William Sound, the cruise-ship stop...
ASG faces mixed outcome as USDOE restores part of ARPA funds access
Samoa News
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June 30, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The USDOE, as of June 26, 2025, in a letter from Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has restored the previous liquidation process to all states and territories that had been approved for late liquidation prior to...
Amata welcomes ARPA Funds Extension from U.S. Department of Education
Samoa News
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June 30, 2025
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming the decision by Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to extend American Samoa’s time limit for their use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) education funds. Congresswoman Uifa’atali...
Outrigger Resorts and Hotels shows interest in American Samoa
Talanei
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June 10, 2025
Outrigger Resorts and Hotels is interested in exploring business opportunities in American Samoa. That’s according to the chairwoman of the American Samoa chamber of Commerce, Ella Gurr. Gurr, the daughter of Lt. Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr.,...
Bluesky Communications launches search for new CEO
Samoa News
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June 30, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — AST Telecom LLC, operating as Bluesky Communications, announced that Justin Tuiasosopo's contract as Chief Executive Officer has reached its scheduled completion at the close of the company’s fiscal year, effective June...
Store clerk calls for help to remove allegedly intoxicated customer
Samoa News
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June 30, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 2, 2025, a store cashier called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) asking for assistance regarding a man who was allegedly causing a disturbance at their store. The suspect fled the scene but was later arrested...
Suspect denies any involvement in alleged Mother’s Day assault
Samoa News
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June 30, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 6th, 2025, a victim of an alleged assault walked into the Tafuna Police Substation with her mother. The victim alleged that her boyfriend assaulted her at her family home. The suspect was later arrested and...
Stat of the week: With a Red List Index score of 0.87, American Samoa has the highest score in the region
Pacific Community (SPC)
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Celebrating Pacific biodiversity, our stat of the week marks World Environment Day this 5 June. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List Index ranges from 0 to 1—with 1 indicating no extinction risk, and 0 meaning that...
American Samoa celebrates Samoa’s 63rd Independence with local special church service
Samoa News
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June 5, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Hosted by the Samoa Consulate General’s Office in American Samoa, the 63rd Independence of the Independent State of Samoa was celebrated locally with a special church service held at the Matu’u and Faganeanea CCCAS....