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First, American Samoa: Territorial advocates warn Guam, CNMI can be the next target for deep-sea mining
The Pacific Island Times
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August 17, 2025
With the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management poised to decide soon on an application for deep-sea mining in the waters off American Samoa, advocates opposing the initiative hope to build a tidal wave of resistance not just in American Samoa but...
Congressional funding secured for new Manuʻa inter-Island ferry
Samoa News
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August 19, 2025
Pago Pago, American Samoa — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata announced yesterday that the U.S. Congress has approved $2,437,602 in funding through the Federal Highway Administration’s Ferry Boat Program to support a new inter-island ferry for the...
ASG provides info of where various offices have re-located during renovation of EOB
Samoa News
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August 19, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A detailed flyer has been released by the American Samoa Government (ASG) providing an overview of various new office locations while ongoing renovations at the AP Lutali Executive Office Building in Utulei continue....
Two American Samoans graduate from executive leadership program
Samoa News
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August 12, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 2025 Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP), is a distinguished network of young leaders from across the U.S. affiliated Pacific Islands that reflects a shared understanding that the future of the Pacific...
American Samoa affirmed at Ba3 with stable outlook by Moody's
The Bond Buyer - New York
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August 8, 2025
Pago Pago American Samoa hill view over the island. The territory's rating was affirmed by Moody's.Peto - stock.adobe.com American Samoa's issuer rating and its general revenue bonds were affirmed at Ba3 with a stable outlook by Moody's Ratings on...
Territories join American Samoa in fight against deep sea mining
The Guam Daily Post
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A coalition of U.S. territories is rallying behind American Samoa's opposition to deep seabed mining, highlighting what advocates call a persistent pattern of federal decision-making that bypasses territorial voices on issues affecting their...
They Generate $55 Billion to the U.S. Economy. Why Is Trump Going to War With Them?
Slate Magazine
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August 13, 2025
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. The National Park Service has lost a quarter of its permanent staff since January, and the White House has proposed...
Cost.U.Less celebrates 30 years in American Samoa
Samoa News
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August 6, 2025
Pago Pago , AMERICAN SAMOA — Cost.U.Less is proud to celebrate 30 years of serving the American Samoa community! To mark this milestone, the store is hosting a three-day Anniversary Celebration filled with fun activities and giveaways, including a...
Former restaurant employee charged with forging ‘extra’ paychecks
Samoa News
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August 18, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 12, 2025, a business owner walked into the Tafuna Police Station to report one of his employees who allegedly stole a large amount of money from his business by forging checks. According to the court affidavit,...
Local mechanics shop latest in rash of break-ins in Lions Park area
Samoa News
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August 18, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Public Safety is conducting an investigation into a burglary that occurred at a mechanics shop situated in Lions Park. During this incident, a government vehicle belonging to the Department of Search...
Activists Release Petition Opposing Deep Seabed Mining off American Samoa
Deeper Blue
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August 1, 2025
Two activist groups have issued a petition that opposes the imposition of deep seabed mining off American Samoa. The petition is organized by Right to Democracy and America the Beautiful for All Coalition in support of leaders and communities from...
Bottom line: Deep sea mining is a financial investment
Samoa News
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August 8, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Deep-Sea Mining Public Forum exploring the risks, rewards, and realities for American Samoa delivered its message simple and direct — it’s an financial/ economic investment. And like any investment, before you make...
National Farmers Market Week photo & caption
Samoa News
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August 8, 2025
In celebration of National Farmers Market Week and the Great American Farmers Market held in Washington, DC, the American Samoa Department of Agriculture will host several activities for the community this Friday, August 8, at the Fagatogo Market....
NZ's status as a 'cash cow' of Pacific meth market driving drug crises in region
Samoa News
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August 6, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A transnational crime expert says New Zealand and Australia's status as the "cash cows" of the Pacific methamphetamine market is a driving factor in the drug crisis facing the region. Jose Sousa-Santos, associate...
Organ transplant service not available in Guam, CNMI and American Samoa despite rise in kidney disease
The Pacific Island Times
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July 24, 2025
Compared to the U.S. mainland, American territories in the Pacific have a higher number of people with chronic kidney disease and its advanced stage, end-stage renal disease, yet those numbers have not translated into more organ transplants being...
“The Learners of Today are Leaders of Tomorrow”
Talanei
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August 18, 2025
The Department of education opened the 2025-2026 school year with a special church service at the Nuuuli Methodist Church. DOE Director Maefau Dr Mary Taufetee, teachers, Cooks, bus drivers, maintenance staff, administrators and leaders of DOE...
Strive305: A National and Global Model for Entrepreneur-Led Economic Development
Miami's Community Newspapers - Florida
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August 4, 2025
On August 31, 2025, Strive305 reached an exciting new milestone. What began as a local initiative in Miami-Dade County is now being recognized as a national—and even global—model for entrepreneur-led economic development. A live webinar, hosted by...
New Memoir Tells a Stateless Story
The Vineyard Gazette - Massachusetts
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Mikael (Misha) Okuns runs the Behind the Bookstore coffee shop and has been a staple of caffeinated life in Edgartown since 2014. This summer, he published a memoir that is about coffee and so much more. The story he tells involves his long and...
Magalei: ASEDA has not signed MOU with company for mineral refinery
Talanei
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July 31, 2025
The Acting Chairman of the American Samoa Economic Development Authority (ASEDA), Senator Magalei Logovii, has disputed a press release announcing that ASEDA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a company to explore deep sea nodules found...
Public Notice – Central Bank Of Samoa
Newsline Samoa
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July 30, 2025
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