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Coalition stands with American Samoa in opposing unilateral proposals for deep seabed mining
Samoa News
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July 2, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Right to Democracy (RtD) and the America the Beautiful for All Coalition have united in support of American Samoa's right to protect its ocean and seabeds from destructive deep seabed mining. The organizations have...
OTF Pacific Nations Cup- American Samoa 2025 Opens
Samoa News
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July 2, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Tennis Association (ASTA) held its opening ceremony, Monday, June 30, 2025, for the International Tennis Federation/Oceania Tennis Federation (OTF) “2025 Pacific Nations Cup” hosted in American Samoa...
American Samoa hosting 2025 Pacific Nations Cup
Samoa News
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July 1, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa Tennis Association (ASTA) along with the International Tennis Federation (ITF) / Oceania Tennis Federation (OTF) is excited to host the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup, where over 65 athletes and coaching...
Right to Democracy and the America the Beautiful for All Coalition Stand with American Samoa in Opposing Unilateral Proposals for Deep Seabed Mining
Southern Fried Science
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July 1, 2025
Right to Democracy and the America the Beautiful for All Coalition have united in support of American Samoa’s right to protect its ocean and seabed from destructive deep seabed mining. The organizations have drafted a petition to the Bureau of...
CNMI rallies past American Samoa, advances to Little League playoffs
Marianas Variety
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The CNMI Majors All-Stars pose for a photo with Lt. Gov. David M. Apatang during the Northern Marianas Sports Association’s send-off ceremony for Team Marianas at the Ada gym last week. Photo by James F. Sablan Jr. THE CNMI Majors Team has...
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...
ARPA funding for ASDOE’s 14 disqualified projects remain in limbo
Samoa News
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July 2, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — While ASDOE can now breathe a sigh of relief for projects that were previously extended (ensuring those can be completed and paid for), the 14 projects that failed to win extension approval are still frozen out. And,...
Nu’uuli stages dramatic comeback in shield match in a day of exciting Rugby Union action
Samoa News
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July 2, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Spectators at the American Samoa Rugby Union (ASRU) shield match on Saturday were treated to a thrilling showdown as underdogs Nu'uuli staged a dramatic comeback to defeat shield holders Leone Whites, 17–14. The...
Samoa secures their first medal of 2025 Pacific Mini Games
Samoa News
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July 2, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa secured their first medal of the games with an impressive 4:01.31 in the 4x 100m Women’s Freestyle Relay, earning them a well deserved bronze. The team consists of debut swimmer Talia Saumamao who, not only was...
OP-ED: Encore — Proof of Decay at ASGERF
Samoa News
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July 2, 2025
For far too long, the American Samoa Government Employees Retirement Fund (ASGERF) has operated without meaningful transparency or accountability. This op-ed presents my final public statement as a trustee, documenting not only institutional decay...
CNMI Majors fall short in three-way tiebreaker, miss playoff round
Marianas Variety
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CNMI Majors’ Nate Nekai gets ready for the incoming pitch during a game against American Samoa in the Majors Division of the 2025 Little League Asia-Pacific & Middle East Regional Tournament at the Hwaseung Dream Park, South Korea on Tuesday....
Father claims son damaged their home after breaking the peace on Sunday
Samoa News
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July 2, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 18, 2025, a father contacted the Fagatogo Police Station and requested assistance regarding his son who allegedly damaged their home property after being told not to mow the lawn on Sunday. The suspect was later...
Department of Health is owner of Ottoville Professional Building
Talanei
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July 1, 2025
The American Samoa Department of Health now owns the Haleck’s Enterprises, Ottoville Professional Building, formerly the Argosy Building. The purchase of the two story building was completed last Thursday. Vesi Fautanu Jr. of the Department of...
Team American Samoa departs for Pacific Mini Games
Talanei
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June 24, 2025
Half of the 59-member team that is representing American Samoa at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau departed the territory Monday night. The rest of the group leave Tuesday night. The mens and womens beach volleyball teams are already in Hawaii. On...
Case against attorney deSaulles is dismissed without prejudice
Talanei
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June 30, 2025
The High Court has granted the government’s motion to dismiss the criminal case against attorney Richard deSaulles. An order issued by Associate Justice Fiti Sunia dated June 23rd granted the motion to dismiss which the government filed on June...
PMG DAY 3: SANTOS LIFTS FIRST MEDALS FOR GUAM
GSPN
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July 2, 2025
By Charlotte Oh KOROR, Palau – In a super busy Day 3 of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games, Chloe Santos earned Guam’s first medals, one gold and two silvers in weightlifting at the Meyuns Sports Complex. Santos was well aware of her goal going into the...
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...
Voices from the Sea: Shaping the Future of Fishing in American Samoa
Samoa News
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June 23, 2025
HONOLULU — The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council is coming to American Samoa to hear directly from the people who know the ocean best — the local fishermen. Through a series of community meetings, the Council aims to gather...
American Samoa sends 59-member team to Pacific Mini Games
Talanei
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June 18, 2025
American Samoa is sending a 59-member contingent to the Pacific Mini Games in Palau which begins June 29 and will last for two weeks. Secretary General of the American Samoa National Olympic Committee, Vaiala Ethan Lake, says the group comprises...