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Deep-Sea Minerals: Gov. Pulaali’i Nikolau Pula has set up a Deep-Sea Minerals Steering Committee, saying it will oversee any deep-sea minerals work tied to critical-mineral transshipment and keep activities aligned with environmental, cultural, and compliance goals. Public Outreach Debate: A letter to the editor argues the DOI’s deep-sea mining education push must include multiple viewpoints, real island-wide time for questions, and clear Samoan-language materials—not just a fast federal briefing. Local Health Upgrade: The governor toured LBJ Tropical Medical Center’s ARPA-funded improvements, including a new CT scanner and upgraded backup power—LBJ now operates two functioning CT scanners. Education Milestones: ASCC will hold its 84th Commencement May 15 for 82 graduates, with an alumnus keynote, and the college also named its fall 2026 in-house scholarship recipients. Community Safety: Police are pursuing a major court case after a Petesa trespassing complaint grew into serious allegations involving two underage girls.

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Seabed mining leases in U.S territories likely to outpace environmental review

Seabed mining leases in U.S territories likely to outpace environmental review

Seabed mining leases in US territories likely to outpace environmental review

Seabed mining leases in US territories likely to outpace environmental review


Deep Sea Minerals Corp. Welcomes NOAA Deep-Sea Mapping Initiative Near American Samoa
Jan. 28, 2026

Deep Sea Minerals Corp. Welcomes NOAA Deep-Sea Mapping Initiative Near American Samoa

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: HAWAIʻI STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY RESILIENCE PROJECTS IN HAWAIʻI AND AMERICAN SAMOA
Dec. 23, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: HAWAIʻI STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY RESILIENCE PROJECTS IN HAWAIʻI AND AMERICAN SAMOA

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Itron and American Samoa Power Authority Expand Collaboration to Modernize the Grid in American Samoa
Sep. 17, 2025

Itron and American Samoa Power Authority Expand Collaboration to Modernize the Grid in American Samoa

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Interior Initiates First Step for Potential Mineral Lease Sale Offshore American Samoa
Jun. 12, 2025

Interior Initiates First Step for Potential Mineral Lease Sale Offshore American Samoa

U.S. Department of the Interior - Washington D.C.

Interior Launches Process for Potential Offshore Mineral Lease Sale Near American Samoa
May. 21, 2025

Interior Launches Process for Potential Offshore Mineral Lease Sale Near American Samoa

U.S. Department of the Interior - Washington D.C.

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