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...

Letter to the Fono, Part 2

Toward Fairness, Sustainability, and Accountability in Our Retirement System Honorable Members of the Fono, In my first letter, I laid out the fundamental equation of our pension system: C + I = B + E — contributions plus investment returns must...

15 things to know before visiting Samoa

There’s an argument to be made that no country in Polynesia is more “Polynesian” than Samoa. Where other islands within the Polynesian Triangle have been influenced by colonial powers, Samoa still runs under a system known as Faʻa Samoa, a deeply...

From Clarion-Clipperton to Clean Tech: The Debate Over Seabed Mineral

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with a global expert on minerals processing and battery minerals, Lyle Trytten. We were closing out an engagement to do a...

Governor names new Parks & Rec director

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula has appointed Andrew Pelesasa as the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation. His nomination has been submitted to the Fono for a confirmation hearing. This marks the second...

Am Samoa says NO to deep-sea mining. Trump admin might do it anyway

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In early August, more than two dozen local residents gathered in Lee auditorium to learn about a proposal to allow deep-sea mining across more than 18 million acres of surrounding waters in the Pacific Ocean. President...

Solar Eclipse 2025: When is Surya Grahan--on 20, 21, or 23 September?

The last solar eclipse of 2025 is just around the corner and skywatchers across the globe are ready to witness the celestial magic one last time before the year ends. While solar eclipses are not uncommon, each one carries its own unique signature...

How Top “Progressive” Influencers Compromised Their Independence

Taylor Lorenz is a technology journalist, the host of the Power User podcast, and the author of Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet. She joined Current Affairs’ Editor-in-Chief Nathan J. Robinson and...

2025 Pacific Jurisdiction Artist Fund awardees are announced

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In August 2025, Creative West introduced the awardees of Creative West’s inaugural Pacific Jurisdictions Artist Fund (PJAF). Forty-five artists and cultural practitioners across American Samoa, Guam, and the...

Fairness of children’s book funded by deep sea mining company questioned

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A children's book exploring the idea of deep sea nodules was paid for by a charity established and funded by a Cook Islands seabed mining company. "I know of a treasure. It's ancient and old. A treasure of marvels and...

Solar Eclipse 2025: List of countries to witness the partial ‘Surya Grahan’ with timing and safe viewing tips

The solar eclipse 2025, known in India as Surya Grahan, is set to occur on September 21, 2025, and has already sparked global curiosity. This partial eclipse will be the last celestial eclipse of the year, making it a significant astronomical...

Public Schools opening date moved to September 8

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — AS-DOE is delaying the opening of schools until Monday, September 8, 2025 in order to ensure that students return to schools that are not only safe from a continued rise in Dengue Fever, but also to address both health...

The Grassroots of Our Urban Forests

For a moment, imagine your neighborhood… your big city downtown or smalltown main street. The trees, vegetation and green spaces are likely a part of these pictures. But they probably aren't the focus. “It’s actually pretty common,” said Pauline...

NTAG Jacksonville Joins 10th Battalion to Test ‘MEPS in a Box’

ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 25, 2025) – Sailors assigned to Navy Talent Acquisition Group Jacksonville joined fellow service members to test a “MEPS in a Box” concept in Orlando, Florida, Aug. 5-8, 2025. Launched in April by United States Military...

CEO of Impossible Metals not discouraged by local opposition

The CEO of Impossible Metals, the company that has applied for a lease to conduct commercial sea mining near American Samoa is not discouraged by local opposition to his plan. According to an article on Grist, which describes itself as a non...

Amata takes part in hearing at Grand Teton National Park

Moose, WYOMING — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata took part in a Friday hearing of the House Committee on Natural Resources, held in Grand Teton National Park, discussing renewal of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), which provided a...

These are science’s boldest ideas to cool our heating planet

Human life is facing one of the biggest challenges in its history. Rampant climate change, driven by industrial activity, threatens our entire civilisation. The destabilised currents, intensifying heat waves and increasingly frequent storms are a...

Budget, confirmations and tributes on Fono agenda

The Second Regular Session of the 39th Legislature resumed Monday after a four week recess. The proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget for ASG totaling $815,392,090 was introduced in both the House and Senate. A schedule of budget hearings, which begins...

Large seabed mineral reserves are within 1,000 mile radius of Am Samoa

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The total monetary value of seabed critical minerals in the South Pacific is estimated to be around US$20 trillion. This value includes vast reserves of cobalt, nickel, copper, manganese, and rare earth elements found...

Bahrain sponsors deep-sea mining firm Impossible Metals for international permit

Bahrain has sponsored deep-sea mining firm Impossible Metals' application for a mining permit with the International Seabed Authority, becoming the first Middle Eastern country to support the fledgling industry as part of an economic...