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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Interior issued a notice that it will advance deep-sea mining in waters off the coast of American Samoa and hold a lease sale. If it proceeds, this would be the first deep-sea mining leasing in the world.
The American Samoan government is united in strong...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Trump v. Barbara upholding the constitutional principle of birthright citizenship, new federal legislation is challenging that principle as it applies to people born in U.S. territories. The End Birthright...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomed official notice of $5,509,857 for American Samoa’s Head Start program, a major grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and their Administration for Children and Families.
“I would like to thank Program Director of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Marist Brothers Old Pupils Association (MBOPA) extends its immense gratitude to our community, partners and sponsors following the successful conclusion of its American Samoa Fundraising Campaign.
According to a press release from MBOPA, it travelled to American...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Community College (ASCC) Agriculture, Community and Natural Resources (ACNR) Division celebrated the opening of its newly renovated Fale Samoa on July 1, 2026 marking the completion of a project that will enhance community-focused research at the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Another major fire occurred last Friday afternoon, July 17, 2026, this time in Ottoville — in a family compound. According to witnesses who were on hand, helping to put out the fire, two (2) of the three homes that burned were gutted by fire, while the third home was...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula this past Friday acknowledged the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) release of the Proposed Lease Notice (PLN). This milestone represents the next step in the formal BOEM leasing process for potential deep-sea mineral exploration...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in celebration of Manu’a Flag Day 2026, sometimes called Manu’a Cession Day, which celebrates the historic decision in 1904 to officially join the United States.
“It will be a delight to be in Manu’a celebrating with...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 4, 2026, a business owner contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) regarding an intoxicated man who was allegedly causing a disturbance and threatened him with a machete.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Sediment washing into coral reefs from land has long been viewed as one of the biggest threats to reef health. But new research from USGS and collaborators indicates that what happens after sediment reaches the reef may be just as important as where it comes from.
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