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HONOLULU — The University of Hawaii (UH) is getting a major boost to help close critical healthcare gaps across the islands and throughout the Pacific, including American Samoa
UH researchers are launching new efforts to improve health care in underserved communities because of a $1.5 million grant...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Samoa Observer is reporting police have confirmed that American Samoa is the most common route for methamphetamine importation into the independent country, and children are being used to sell the drugs. Police Commissioner Auapaau Logoitino Filipo said Samoa is no...
Pago Pago, AMERIAN SAMOA — A group of organizations are leading global activation efforts at Ala Moana Beach Park to raise awareness about deep-sea mining in American Samoa waters.
On Sunday, July 20, a paddle out will take place near Magic Island from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in protest to stop further...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 27th Micronesian Islands Forum (MIF) has adopted a resolution supporting the development of a regional medical complex on Guam.
"For years, patients from across Micronesia have come to Guam to access healthcare services, so we already have a clear picture of where...
Rio rocked the Otara Town Centre with his fearless daring moves entertaining Manu Samoa and its hundreds of fans.
Manu Samoa embraced the love of their fans joined with community cultural dance, siva afi, the unique presence of Samoan humor and religious commitment at the Otara Town Centre.
Manu...
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President Donald Trump’s order to re-open...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The five inhabited U.S. territories are collectively $57.8 billion in debt and have issues with their financial statements that “can lead to poor financial decisions and lost access to capital markets,” according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As Thursday marked 40 years since the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior, anti-nuclear advocates warn the Pacific region is facing expanding nuclearism through developments like the AUKUS pact.
On 10 July 1985, French agents bombed the Greenpeace protest ship while it was...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Episode 28 of the of the ongoing Halemaumau eruption began at around 4:10 a.m. Wednesday.
Lava fountains started by spewing upward of 150 feet into the air, but the fountaining height increased by dawn, with USGS scientists saying the fountain nearly reached 1,200 feet...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Over 300 elderly Samoans who have been granted New Zealand citizenship were honored this week at a community gathering organized by the ASA Foundation’s FALIU LE LA initiative in Manurewa.
The event took place on Monday at the Manurewa Sports Centre and was attended by...