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First, American Samoa: Territorial advocates warn Guam, CNMI can be the next target for deep-sea mining
The Pacific Island Times
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August 17, 2025
With the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management poised to decide soon on an application for deep-sea mining in the waters off American Samoa, advocates opposing the initiative hope to build a tidal wave of resistance not just in American Samoa but...
Guam joins other territories in petition opposing deep seabed mining in American Samoa
Pacific Daily News
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Guam residents have joined over 2,000 other people in a petition to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management opposing the imposition of deep seabed mining in the waters of American Samoa. Right to Democracy, who is organizing the petition with...
American Samoa calls in the experts to help find football talent
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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August 12, 2025
It's nearly 30 years since the Football Federation of American Samoa joined OFC, but in that time, they have managed just once to get a team past a preliminary round and qualify to compete in an Oceania tournament proper. But now the FFAS has...
Miss American Samoa brings ‘Crown, Culture & Couture’ to Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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August 12, 2025
Pauliana Angelfromheaven Felise Vitale, Miss American Samoa 2024–2025, is set to be a key figure at the Pacific Fashion Summit and Genesis Showcase this September. Known for her infectious warmth and unwavering presence, Vitale’s participation is...
Two American Samoans graduate from executive leadership program
Samoa News
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August 12, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 2025 Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP), is a distinguished network of young leaders from across the U.S. affiliated Pacific Islands that reflects a shared understanding that the future of the Pacific...
“The ultimate meddling”: What is assisted migration – and why is it so controversial among scientists?
Discover Wildlife
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August 17, 2025
The guam kingfisher – also known as the sihek – has been extinct in the wild since 1988 but was successfully introduced to Palmyra Atoll last year. However, they aren’t native to the island (which is roughly one-third of the way between Hawaii and...
American Samoa affirmed at Ba3 with stable outlook by Moody's
The Bond Buyer - New York
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August 8, 2025
Pago Pago American Samoa hill view over the island. The territory's rating was affirmed by Moody's.Peto - stock.adobe.com American Samoa's issuer rating and its general revenue bonds were affirmed at Ba3 with a stable outlook by Moody's Ratings on...
Territories join American Samoa in fight against deep sea mining
The Guam Daily Post
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A coalition of U.S. territories is rallying behind American Samoa's opposition to deep seabed mining, highlighting what advocates call a persistent pattern of federal decision-making that bypasses territorial voices on issues affecting their...
Cost.U.Less celebrates 30 years in American Samoa
Samoa News
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August 6, 2025
Pago Pago , AMERICAN SAMOA — Cost.U.Less is proud to celebrate 30 years of serving the American Samoa community! To mark this milestone, the store is hosting a three-day Anniversary Celebration filled with fun activities and giveaways, including a...
Scientists in American Samoa identified fossilized human remains that could be among the oldest in Polynesia.
Samoa News
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August 5, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Deep in the volcanic terrain of American Samoa, researchers have uncovered fragmentary fossilized human remains. These ancient bones may represent some of the earliest human footprints in Polynesia. The discovery site,...
Tonga seal 2-1 comeback win over American Samoa
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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August 5, 2025
Tonga have kept their OFC U-16 Women’s Championship hopes alive with a 2-1 comeback victory over American Samoa. The crucial Group B clash, held in Apia, Samoa, saw American Samoa strike first through 14-year-old Diamond Joung in the 20th minute....
Slain Maui Police Officer Wanted To Inspire Other Pacific Island Girls
Honolulu Civil Beat - Hawaii
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August 17, 2025
Suzanne O is one of only two female officers killed by gunfire in Hawaiʻi in many years and the first on-duty officer on Maui in decades. Maui police officer Suzanne O, who was shot and killed by a gunman Friday night, was originally from American...
Maui police officer served with ‘courage, honor and dedication’
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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August 17, 2025
Maui is mourning the loss of police officer Suzanne O, who was fatally shot Friday night while responding to a terroristic threatening incident in Paia. The Maui Police Department on Saturday identified O, a five-year veteran of the force, as the...
American Samoa’s junior tennis players are once again turning heads
Samoa News
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August 1, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa’s junior tennis players are once again turning heads across Oceania with a commanding performance in the Level 5 Open Category of the recent USTA Hawai‘i Pacific Summer Junior Tournament. The six-member...
Maui police officer Suzanne O remembered after being killed in the line of duty
KITV - Hawaii
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PAIA, Hawaii (Island News) -- The Maui community is mourning the loss of Officer Suzanne O, a five-year veteran of the Maui Police Department, who was shot and killed while responding to a call in Paia. Police said the officer was struck in the...
Arkansas football report: Sam Pittman gives injury updates after second scrimmage
Whole Hog Sports - Arkansas
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August 17, 2025
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas linebacker Xavian Sorey did not participate in Saturday’s scrimmage, the second of camp for the Razorback football team. Coach Sam Pittman said Sorey had a “procedure” and had to rest for about five days so the medication...
Activists Release Petition Opposing Deep Seabed Mining off American Samoa
Deeper Blue
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August 1, 2025
Two activist groups have issued a petition that opposes the imposition of deep seabed mining off American Samoa. The petition is organized by Right to Democracy and America the Beautiful for All Coalition in support of leaders and communities from...
Arkansas football notebook: Pressure kicks, injury updates and more
Whole Hog Sports - Arkansas
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August 17, 2025
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas linebacker Xavian Sorey Jr. did not participate in Saturday’s scrimmage, the second of camp for the Razorback football team. Coach Sam Pittman said Sorey had a “procedure” and had to rest for about five days so the...
Tsunami Advisory in effect for American Samoa
Talanei
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July 30, 2025
Sea level fluctuations and strong ocean currents are expected tonight aas a result of an 8.7 magnitude earthquake which occurred off the east coast of Kamchatka Russia today. The National Weather Service issued a tsunami advisory for American...
American Samoa lawmakers want evidence of Samoa Police drugs claim
Talamua
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July 24, 2025
Apia – 25 July 2025 – A claim by Samoa’s Police Commissioner, Auapaau Logoitino Filipo that American Samoa is the main source of methamphetamine coming into Samoa, is not sitting well with lawmakers. TalaNei reports that Rep Ape Mark Asifoa raised...