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The Naumati Forest, a lush and vibrant ecosystem nestled in the heart of our island, stands as a critical beacon of biodiversity and environmental stability. Its significance transcends the mere presence of trees and lush tropical scenery; it is a sanctuary for rare birds (i.e. manuma), flying...
In a recent Samoa News article, “ASG welcomes generous donation to local healthcare services”, it was reported that LBJ hospital purchased a MRI in 2020. This was according to a Cabinet presentation by then LBJ CEO Faumuina John Faumuina in October 2020 that was reported by the media.
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Governor Lemanu P.S. Mauga on June 24, proclaimed that throughout July 2024 the territory will celebrate 30 Years of ASNAP in American Samoa.
“I urge everyone, especially ASNAP recipients, to celebrate this significant milestone.
“We recount and reflect on the impacts that ASNAP has made on...
In a recent “Island Voices” column that appeared in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, several inaccuracies and presumptions were made about American Samoa and its economy (“American Samoa deserves to thrive as fishing shifts,” April 28). The authors made those statements in support of an initiative to...
The sound of conch shells and the incessant beat of drums reached from the white sands of Kualoa Beach Park and across the centuries. The popular beach park was the venue for the recent arrival of voyaging canoes carrying officials for the opening event of the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts, which...
Dear Editor,
This is in response to recent articles on the possible deactivation of those attorneys who were admitted to practice in American Samoa when they resided there but who now reside overseas.
The right to counsel is a fundamental cornerstone of our legal system. American Samoa has long...
The Attorney General's Office claims they are not trying to disbar off-island attorneys, crying “fake news,” but their actions speak louder than their words. Here is their official position, as stated in a signed declaration written by Deputy Attorney General Roy Hall:
“It is in the interest of the...
We support Congressional and DOJ repudiation of race prejudice in 1901-1922 Insular Cases. But we also call for Congressional and DOJ rejection of any further attempts like the Fitisemanu case in 2022 for courts to change the political status of American Samoa under the 1900-1904 Deeds of Cession,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Child sexual abuse is uncomfortable to think about, much less talk about. The idea of an adult engaging in sexual behaviors with a child feels sickening. It’s easiest to believe that it rarely happens, and when it does, that it’s only to children whose parents aren’t...
Thank you for the invitation. It's wonderful to be with you and share a few thoughts on women's empowerment.
The good news is, there's progress, and the less good news is that sometimes it's slow, and some places are a little slower about it! Here in American Samoa we live in a traditionally male...