Democracy in the US territories, in context

Being a part of the United States, but not represented as a state, ensures the territories’ democracies are unique. The US territories consist of five different islands. These include Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, American Samoa,...

Five territorial leaders selected for Environmental and Democracy Fellowship

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Five local leaders, one from each of the five U.S. territories, have been chosen by Right to Democracy to work across national lines to advance environmental advocacy, self-determination and equity. The initiative is...

Pacific Islands focus: health, environmental, security and geopolitical updates

Calls to tackle violence against women in the Pacific region, efforts to alleviate the impacts of extreme heat, new guidelines to assist in protection of whales, and concerns about deep sea mining are among the topics covered in the latest edition...

Q&A: The US is losing its only dengue vaccine

September 16, 2025 6 min read Key takeaways: Production of Dengvaxia, the only dengue vaccine approved in the U.S., has been discontinued. Another shot is available outside the U.S., and two other candidates have undergone late-stage trials. The...

Right to Democracy launches first cohort of environmental and democracy fellows

Right to Democracy has launched its first Environment and Democracy Fellowship Program, highlighting how climate and environmental justice in the United States territories are inseparable from questions of democracy, colonial legacies, and...

Andra Samoa selected for Environmental and Democracy Fellowship

Right to Democracy announces the launch of the Environmental & Democracy Fellowship, which it says is an initiative rooted in the understanding that environmental justice in the U.S. territories cannot be separated from the ongoing realities of...

Westpac to decide on fishing in the Monuments and seafood policy

HONOLULU — At its 204th meeting this week, the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council will decide whether to recommend lifting commercial fishing prohibitions in parts of the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument. On April...

Guam marks debut as associate member of Pacific Islands Forum

Joshua Tenorio delivers his remarks at the 54th Pacific Islands Forum held in Honiara, Solomon Islands from Sept. 8 to 12, 2025. Photo courtesy of the Office of the Guam Governor By Pacific Island Times News Staff Marking its debut as an associate...

When will daylight saving time end in 2025?: Here’s when to turn clocks back

As days grow cooler and nights grow longer, many Americans are preparing to participate in the near-century long tradition of turning their clocks back. On Sunday, Nov. 2, participants will turn their clocks back from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m. — marking...

ASTCA outlines funding needs for three capital projects

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the American Samoa Telecommunications Authority (ASTCA), Sorepa Fouvale Thomas, has submitted a proposal to the American Samoa Economic Development Authority (ASEDA) to...

Tucson Speaks Out: September 15

Wendy Lucas, a Utah Valley University student, looks at a memorial set up for Charlie Kirk on Friday at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Lindsey Wasson, Associated Press Tipping point for Turning Point? In the aftermath of the Turning Point's...

Solar eclipse 2025: Will ‘surya grahan’ be on September 20, 21, or 23? Timings, visibility and everything you need to know

As 2025 draws to a close, the skies are preparing a spectacular farewell gift: a solar eclipse. Throughout history, eclipses were often feared as ominous signs, symbolizing change or forewarning disasters. Today, however, they are celebrated as...

Building the Foundations of Our Future

A Call to Invest in Healthcare, Education, Wellness, Safe Transport, Fair Wages, and Communities Across American Samoa Honorable Leaders, Policy Makers, Teachers, Healthcare Workers, Elders, and Fellow Citizens, The proposed Fiscal Year 2026...

Corrections Dept. proposes new jail — some buildings over 50 years old

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Department of Corrections has made a proposal to the American Samoa Economic Development Authority (ASDEA ) for $7.11 million to build a new jail facility. The proposal is outlined in a letter sent to...

Countering China's Maritime Insurgency in the South Pacific

[By Jason Lancaster] Guadalcanal, the Coral Sea, Tarawa, New Guinea, and Iron Bottom Sound highlight the strategic location of the South Pacific during the Second World War. Today, U.S. and allied preeminence in this vital region is under threat....

Solar Eclipse 2025 date: When exactly is Surya Grahan on 20th, 21st or 23rd September?

Before the year bids us farewell, the heavens are offering a final treat, a solar eclipse. Once feared as omens, eclipses are now moments when people step outside, tilt their heads back, and marvel at the Sun and Moon crossing paths. The big...

Samoa’s PM-elect receiving congratulations from world leaders

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa’s Prime Minister-elect, Hon. La'aulialemalietoa, has received warm congratulatory messages, from the Prime Ministers of Samoa’s closest regional development partners, Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. After a...

Quid pro quo: Guam lists demands in exchange for role as frontline defense

Guam Lt. Gov. Josh Tenorio, left, joins CNMI Gov. David Apatang and American Samoa Gov. Pula Nikolao Pula at the 2025 IGIA Mid-Year Senior Plenary Session held in Washington, D.C., Sept. 4, 2025. Photo courtesy of the Office of the Guam Governor...

It's time to fall back. Here's what you need to do

The days are getting shorter, and the temperatures are dropping. The first day of fall is around the corner which means it's also time to fall back. Daylight saving time is ending and here's what you need to know before changing you clocks. When...

Daylight saving time ends early this year in US

Daijiworld Media Network – Washington Washington, Sep 13: Daylight saving time (DST) in the United States will end earlier than usual this year on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 2:00 am local time, giving Americans an extra hour of sleep and earlier...