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HONOLULU — Prompted by a Proclamation and Executive Order from President Trump, the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council deliberated on the impacts of commercial fishing within the boundaries of the Pacific Islands Heritage, Rose Atoll, Marianas Trench and Papahānaumokuākea Marine...
Pago Paago, AMERICAN SAMOA — French Polynesia's president wants Pacific countries to agree to a moratorium on deep sea mining despite the wide range of views on the issue in the region.
Moetai Brotherson represents one of the Pacific countries calling for a moratorium, alongside the likes of Palau...
Apia, SAMOA — September 18, 2025 — At a time when anti-Semitism is surging worldwide and millions are accusing Israel of committing genocide and deliberately starving Palestinians in Gaza, Israel has found an unexpected yet steadfast ally in the Pacific.
Samoa’s newly elected Prime Minister, Rt....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The New Zealand government is pausing the recognition of some international adoptions, primarily affecting Samoa, due to concerns over child abuse in cases involving adoptions from overseas.
Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee says efforts are underway with Samoa...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — There has been a significant new funding boost for the Pacific-led effort to protect our oceans.
The Bezos Earth Fund has announced just over US$37 million in grants to support marine protection efforts across 12 countries and territories.
The fund, owned by Amazon's...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Head of State Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaleto’a Sualauvi II at the opening of the 18th Parliament Address on September 16, 2025, Apia, Samoa, where he delivered special remarks, congratulating Laaulialemalietoa Polataivao Fosi, who has now been “entrusted with the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Independent State of Samoa welcomed its eighth Prime Minister since gaining independence in 1962, as Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Fosi took the oath of office on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, in a historic ceremony that lasted nearly five hours.
The swearing-...
HONOLULU — (September 15, 2025) The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) concluded its 157th meeting this week, providing key scientific recommendations to the Council on bottomfish management, climate impacts, bycatch and new ocean...
Apia, SAMOA — The testimonies of two medical professionals in the high-profile murder trial of celebrated Samoan poet and playwright Papalii Sia Figiel on Thursday, September 11, 2025, confirmed that she is suffering from a serious psychotic disorder.
Amituanai Dr. Cecilia Alailima was the final...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A new light trail in Rotorua will see the geothermal valley of Te Puia filled with swirling steam and illuminated with laser lights, with the waiata of singer Maisey Rika guiding the way.
Mārama — the Geyser Night Trail will run until 18 April 2026 — enhancing the night-...