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Studies continue on impacts of wind farm project at Manunu
Talanei
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August 4, 2025
About 50 people attended the community meeting Saturday on the wind farm project at Manunu. Hosted by Tutuila Wind Energy the developer of the project and the American Samoa Power Authority the meeting included lengthy presentations by TWE and...
ASEDA signs MOU that could lead to deep sea nodule collaboration
Samoa News
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July 31, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A leading U.S. innovator in rare earth element (REE) and critical mineral refining, announced yesterday the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the American Samoa Economic Development Authority (ASEDA),...
Governor continues the challenge to reported population decline
Samoa News
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August 1, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Despite concerns highlighted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) regarding public debts, Governor Pulaalii N. Pula noted that the focus is on promoting financial and economic self- reliance through strategic...
Mission Critical: US strikes Cook Islands mining deal
Azzet
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August 7, 2025
The United States and Cook Islands have announced a partnership to advance scientific research and ‘responsible development’ of the billions of dollars of seabed minerals wealth within the Cook Islands' Exclusive Economic Zone, following China's...
Hail falls in Samoa earlier this week
Samoa News
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July 31, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With rain pouring water down in both Samoas, an unusual occurrence in Samoa happened earlier this week, with locals excitedly posting videos on line — showing them dancing outdoors as hailstones fell around them. A...
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 10, 2025
CBS News
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On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan: Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S., Oksana Markarova NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of...
Following Senate approval of Parks & Rec nomination, House rejects it
Samoa News
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July 28, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — After declining his initial nomination during the first Fono session, senators reversed their decision last Wednesday following an apology from Tapusalaia Maneafaiga, who was reappointed by the governor to head the...
Concurrent resolution gives position of Legislature on deep sea mining
Talanei
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July 31, 2025
As the deadline for comments regarding the lease request for deep sea mining in waters close to American Samoa draws near, the House of Representatives has passed a concurrent resolution which is to be the Legislature’s position on the issue. The...
DMWR Director is ASG’s representative on fisheries council
Talanei
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August 1, 2025
The Director of the Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources, Nathan Ilaoa, has been designated as the American Samoa Government’s representative to the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council. Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula...
The Last Lockheed C-121 Constellation Still Airworthy
Simple Flying
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August 9, 2025
The Lockheed Constellation, affectionately known as the “Connie,” is one of the most iconic aircraft of the golden age of aviation. With its triple-tail design, curvaceous fuselage, and powerful radial engines, the Constellation was a true...
Two new members named to ASTCA Board of Directors
Talanei
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August 1, 2025
Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has appointed two new members to the Baord of Directors of he American Samoa telecommunications Authority. They are Karen Saele and Omar Shallout. Mrs. Satele worked for ASTCA for 34 years and has retired. While...
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...
Ryan questions call to scrap Missile Stakes after Randwick washout
The Age
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August 9, 2025
Ryan had race favourite General Salute in the Missile Stakes and said he would have run him in the sprint if it was pushed back to Wednesday’s Kensington program. However, he said General Salute would not race in the boosted events on next...
Following the USDA's food and farm funding
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Seattle, WA (Grist) In the first seven months of President Donald Trump's second administration, the federal funding landscape has been radically changed -- especially for the people who grow, harvest, and distribute food. Thousands of government...
How Samoa's ballroom scene is uplifting Pacific Rainbow+ youth
Samoa News
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July 24, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On a warm Tuesday night in Fugalei in Apia, Samoa, the air hums with anticipation as a local hall fills with young people. With the Boom Kaisi Ball just days away, Pacific Rainbow+ youth have gathered for a series of...
Neighbor brings woman to TPS after she was allegedly assaulted by her husband
Samoa News
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July 25, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 8, 2025, a victim of a domestic dispute assisted by her neighbor walked into the Tafuna Police Substation to report an alleged assault by the victim’s husband. The suspect was later arrested and charged with:...
Guam's ocean advocate alarmed by Trump's move to reopen marine monument
The Pacific Island Times
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August 7, 2025
Amanda Dedicatoria aboard the Exploration Vessel Nautilus in March 2025. Photo courtesy of Ocean Exploration Trust Amanda Dedicatoria remembers the moment vividly. Aboard the Exploration Vessel Nautilus, she watched a camera descend into the...
Samoa govt closes all schools in effort to curb dengue outbreak
Samoa News
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July 25, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa’s acting caretaker Prime Minister, Tuala Tevaga Ponifasio, has issued a special press statement as the dengue fever outbreak in Samoa continues to escalate. According to the statement, all schools have been...
The Senate confirms three department directors
Samoa News
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July 25, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate confirmed three department directors during its Wednesday morning session. Taua’isafune Niualama Taifane was approved as Director of the Office of Budget Programs and Development, Tapusalaia Maneafaiga...
Following the USDA’s food and farm funding: Here’s what’s been canceled and frozen, and resources for those affected
Grist Magazine
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August 6, 2025
In the first seven months of President Donald Trump’s second administration, the federal funding landscape has been radically changed — especially for the people who grow, harvest, and distribute food. Thousands of government staffers were...