Opinion
Deep-sea mining did not suddenly emerge in 2025, bringing us to the brink of federal leases being issued within American Samoa's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The developments unfolding today are the result of decades of federal policy, scientific research, technological advancement, and growing...
As a candidate to the U.S. Congress seeking to represent the independent voice and the enduring future of the people of American Samoa, I bring forward the deep-seated concerns of our local community regarding the federal government's rapid timeline to issue commercial deep-sea mineral leases in...
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata, in response to several questions from constituents, is providing the following update that continues her call for a moratorium on deep seabed mining near American Samoa, and her ongoing reasons for opposing.
“I want to emphasize several key points as the federal...
Dear Government & Community Leaders on Deep Seabed Mining
My name is Frankie Toluao, a twelfth-grade student at the Nu’uuli Vocational Technical High School, and I am writing to share my concerns about deep-seabed mining and why I believe it is harmful to our people, heritage, and environment...
Dear Honorable Governor,
My name is Elijah Taua, a twelfth grade honor student at Nu’uuli Vocational Technical High School, and I am writing to you to respectfully share my thoughts and concerns about seabed mining in American Samoa. Seabed mining means taking minerals and metals from the bottom of...
Stop Deep Seabed Mining
Written by Tofailaulala West (7th Grade, Mt. Alava Elementary)
When we mine into the ocean floor, It only leaves our Earth more sore. Our actions have an impact on the land, So what can we do with our hands?
Whether we help, listen, or read the news, Sometimes we sit back...
The American Samoa Democratic Party strongly condemns President Donald Trump’s nearly $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” which has already drawn interest from individuals charged and convicted in connection with the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol.
ASDP Chair Patrick Reid...
Tapaau Dr. Dan Aga will participate in a roundtable discussion at the 2026 Law & Society Association Annual Meeting in San Francisco: “Citizenship and Colonial Rule: The Question of Birthright Citizenship in U.S. Territories.” The session will take place on May 29, 2026, at the Hilton San...
As a candidate for the United States House of Representatives representing the territory of American Samoa, a citizen of the United States of America, local resident of American Samoa, and a military combat veteran who has dedicated more than 15 years to defending this nation in multiple combat...
Dear Editor,
Regarding the $270,000 grant from the Department of the Interior for public education on deep-sea mining, announced by Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Interior Katherine MacGregor during her Flag Day speech:
If there is public education on deep-sea mining, the people of American...