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Statement by AS Republican Party on seabed mining
Talanei
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July 2, 2025
“The potential for responsible development of critical minerals within our Exclusive Economic Zone presents an opportunity worth exploring,” says the Chairman of the Republican Party of American Samoa, Taulapapa William Sword. He issued a...
Trump’s Attack On Long-Standing Principle Of Birthright Citizenship Stands, As Supreme Court Sidesteps Constitutional Issue − For Now
Omaha Daily Record - Nebraska
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July 7, 2025
One of President Donald Trump’s first executive orders relating to immigration and immigrants is a direct attack on the long-standing constitutional principle of birthright citizenship. That’s the declaration in the 14th Amendment to the...
ARPA funding for ASDOE’s 14 disqualified projects remain in limbo
Samoa News
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July 2, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — While ASDOE can now breathe a sigh of relief for projects that were previously extended (ensuring those can be completed and paid for), the 14 projects that failed to win extension approval are still frozen out. And,...
Am Samoa chosen for Healthier America Policy Academy
Talanei
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July 1, 2025
American Samoa is one of only five jurisdictions nationwide selected to participate in the National Governors Association’s (NGA) “Rx for a Healthier America” initiative. Led by the NGA Center for Best Practices with support from the Health...
The Pacific isn’t remote—it’s simply ignored
The Pacific Island Times
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July 6, 2025
Inside the Reef By Joyce McClure Not for the first time, I was asked this past week where I lived before moving back to the mainland nearly two years ago. “Guam,” I replied. “And before that, Yap.” The common response is a blank stare, followed...
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...
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...
New Zealand floods trigger tsunami flashbacks for Samoan man
RNZ
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July 4, 2025
Waihopai and Wairau rivers. Photo: Webcam/Marlborough District Council With New Zealand's recent weather warnings and widespread flooding, a Samoan man whose home in Marlborough was affected says the experience triggered haunting memories of the...
“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...
TWE & ASPA forge ahead with wind energy project
Talanei
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June 30, 2025
Tutuila Wind Energy and the American Samoa Power Authority are moving ahead with their wind energy project in Aoloau. Tutuila Wind Energy is a limited liability company formed by two Japanese companies, Nippon Koie and Renova, which is investing...
People vs CCP: Suidani and Talifilu fight the good fight
Sunday Guardian Live
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July 5, 2025
Fight for their families, faith, freedom—the things that make us human, and that build community. Beijing is terrified more people will understand that. WASHINGTON: The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) wants you to think this story is about them and...
RIP: Shelley Arrowsmith, 1951–2025
Sonoma Valley Sun - California
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July 5, 2025
Shelley Arrowsmith, longtime Sonoma resident and community activist, passed away at home on her farm in Sonoma on April 20 after a two-year battle with cancer. She left quietly, but her absence is already loud in the lives she touched. Many who...
Head Start may be the unkindest cut of all
The Antelope Valley Press - California
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A little-hyped effort to gut and likely shut down Project Head Start composes one of the oddest and perhaps cruelest spending cuts mandated by President Trump and his unofficial — but very active — Department of Government Efficiency. This is a...
Corrections officer charged after allegedly aiding escape from TCF
Samoa News
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June 26, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A corrections officer has been criminally charged for allegedly aiding the escape of prisoners from the Tafuna Correctional Facility. Laufau Moliga, currently held on a $10,000 bail, faces one count of aiding the escape...
2nd Annual Summer Drone Camp kicks off
Samoa News
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June 25, 2025
Pago Pago, American Samoa — The skies will soon be buzzing with excitement as the 2nd Annual Summer Drone Camp officially takes off. Organized by OceaniaCDN (OCDN) in partnership with the American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency (AS-EPA) and...
5 Questions: Doug Harper, executive director of Malama Maunalua
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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July 4, 2025
GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM Doug Harper at Paiko Bay on Monday, June 30, 2025. What is Malama Maunalua’s primary objective, and how is it working to meet this goal? Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Malama Maunalua’s mission...
Leone High School students at Leififi College photo & caption
Samoa News
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July 1, 2025
The Leone High School Forestry Club recently returned from an educational trip to Samoa, where the students were able to extend their environmental stewardship and learning to our sister island. One of the most meaningful moments of the trip was...
ASG leaders united against proposed seabed mining in local waters
Samoa News
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June 23, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Pula & Pulu administration has firmly opposed the proposed seabed mining operations in the waters surrounding American Samoa in a video announcement released by the Governor’s Office over the weekend. The...
DMWR probes cause for recent fish kill in Pago Harbor marina
Samoa News
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June 23, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources (DMWR) is currently conducting an in-depth investigation into a concerning incident involving the discovery of approximately 300 dead fish floating in the waters adjacent...
Pacific News Briefs: Award-Winning Māori Short Film
Samoa News
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June 23, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — An award-winning short film, which honors the resilience of Māori youth, has been named a finalist at the New Zealand International Film Festival. Written and directed by Aroha Awarau (Ngāti Maru, Ngāti Porou, Niue,...