Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
U.S. could begin seabed mining off the coast of American Samoa
Big Island Now - Hawaii
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July 8, 2025
There is still time to submit comments to the U.S. Department of the Interior on a proposal to authorize seabed mining in American Samoa’s 200-mile economic zone. Seabed mining is the extraction of mineral deposits from the ocean floor, primarily...
Fatoata hosts the NOAA Ocean Acidification Teacher Workshop
Samoa News
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July 8, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Fatoata hosted a three-day NOAA Ocean Acidification Program Teacher Workshop from Monday, June 23, to Wednesday, June 25. Twenty teachers from all over the island gathered to learn about ocean acidification and its...
American Samoa confirms three cases of imported dengue fever
1News
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Health authorities in American Samoa have confirmed three cases of dengue fever, imported from outside the territory. In an advisory posted on social media, the department said the disease was detected in three travellers who had arrived in the US...
American Samoa on alert after imported dengue fever cases confirmed
RNZ
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July 3, 2025
Photo: 123RF The American Samoa Department of Health has issued a travel health alert after confirmation of three imported cases of dengue fever. The department said the disease was found in travelers who had recently returned from Samoa. In its...
US seeking deep-sea miners interested in leasing American Samoa's seabed
The Pacific Island Times
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July 3, 2025
The U.S. is soliciting interest from prospective companies to lease American Samoa's seabed for deep-sea mining, amid a petition launched by advocacy groups seeking to halt the plan. There are only a few days left for the public to comment on the...
Competitors in the 2022 World Fireknife Championship share their experience.
Ke Alaka'i - The Leader
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July 8, 2025
Keenan Chung swinging the fireknife at the Annual World Fireknife Competition. Photo by Emarie Majors Chee hoos and yessahs echoed throughout the Pacific Theater as the fireknife warriors performed intricate throws and catches with traditional...
Analysis of the 2025 Federal Tax Changes Under the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Legislation
JD Supra - California
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July 8, 2025
Key Takeaways: President Donald Trump signed wide-ranging tax legislation, P.L. 119-21 (the Legislation) on July 4, 2025. The Legislation includes net tax cuts of $4.5 trillion and spending cuts of $1.2 trillion, for a cost compared with current...
The Urgency is Artificial. My comment on the proposed permitting of deep-sea mining leases off American Samoa
Southern Fried Science
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July 1, 2025
Last month, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, who oversees seabed mineral mining within US water received an application from Impossible Metals to lease an area offshore of American Samoa for deep-sea mining trials. Unlike The Metals...
Young people learning from tradition at Samoan Arts Summer Program
Samoa News
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July 3, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 2025 Children’s Samoan Arts Summer Program, created to immerse students in the vibrant cultural heritage of Samoan arts and traditions, concludes after four enriching weeks. Throughout the program, students had fun...
SPW Fitness 2025 American Samoa Marathon, Half Marathon a success
Samoa News
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June 24, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — SPW Fitness proudly hosted its annual American Samoa Marathon and Half Marathon on June 21, 2025, in Utulei, drawing an impressive turnout of local and international runners. The event, complemented by the Olympic Day...
Lukasz Urbaniak of Poland wins American Samoa marathon
Talanei
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June 23, 2025
SPW Fitness hosted its annual American Samoa Marathon and Half Marathon Saturday in Utulei, drawing an impressive turnout of local and international runners. The event, complemented by the Olympic Day 5K and 10K fun runs, showcased athletic...
Samoa makes first appearance at WBSC U-15 Women's Softball World Cup
Samoa News
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July 7, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Team American Samoa made a significant mark in their inaugural appearance at the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U-15 Women's Softball World Cup, entering the tournament ranked 64th among participating...
Dept. of Health posts dengue fever travel alert
Samoa News
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July 7, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Department of Health has issued a travel health alert on social media after confirmation of three imported cases of dengue fever. The department said the disease was found in travelers who had...
Town Hall raises the importance of public engagement with seabed issue
Samoa News
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July 7, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — About one hundred people attended the Town Hall meeting on deep sea mining held Wednesday evening at the Governor H. Rex Lee Auditorium. The majority of speakers voiced strong opposition to any exploration or extraction...
Governor names new Executive Director for ARPA Oversight Office
Samoa News
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July 7, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — James John Faumuina has been appointed as the Executive Director of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Oversight Office, a key role responsible for ensuring the effective management and compliance of federal relief...
The U.S. is a great place to live, but don’t close your eyes to other views
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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When I sat in elected office, those meetings and decisions were my life. I saw that life through a straw, and I believe I did a great job. Most politicians and bureaucrats develop a savior complex, but Alpharetta has over 60,000 residents. I did a...
Social media post referred to bomb on HA Flight 465
Talanei
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June 27, 2025
A social media post that apparently referred to a bomb on board last night’s Hawaiian Airlines flight from Honolulu had local authoritative on alert when the aircraft landed at Pago Pago International Airport. Commissioner of Public Safety Taaga...
Local artisans gather for “Crafting Success” workshop in Tafuna
Samoa News
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June 27, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Hosted by the American Samoa Visitors Bureau in partnership with the Territorial Administration on Aging (TAOA), the “Crafting Success” workshop was held on June 25th at the TAOA Fale Samoa in Tafuna. The half-day...
New political party pushing for US linkage
Stabroek News
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July 8, 2025
A new political movement GoAMERICA short for Guyanese on Accountability, Meritocracy, Equality, Reform, Inclusion, and Collaboration with America has announced its entry into the September 1 general and regional elections with a bold and...
Program record 10 Telly Awards for UH’s ‘Voice of the Sea’ TV series
University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
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June 26, 2025
Reading time: 3 minutesKanesa Duncan Seraphin, host and co-producer of “Voice of the Sea,” interviewing Ikaika Plunkett, poʻokumu (principal) of Kahuku Elementary School The “Voice of the Sea” television series, produced by the University of...