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THE federal government is facing opposition over a proposal to designate a certain species of American Samoa’s giant clam as endangered. Members of the Western Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Council (WPRFMC)
American Samoa Fishing Community Meetings – Round 2: Navigating Change
Continuing to build on conversations from the June 2025 meetings, the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council and Pacific Islands Fisheries Group will host the 2nd round in a series of community consultation
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THE American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) has partnered up with technology firm Itron, Inc. to deploy an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system across the
Movers and Shakers
TULAGA Kevin Magalei has been appointed Athletics Director for the American Samoa Department of Education (ASDOE). In this role, Magalei will oversee all athletic programs for students across the territory. He brings a
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American Samoa IN a significant move aimed at environmental protection, American Samoa has formally opposed deep-sea mining in its
Movers and Shakers
DR Malouamaua Tu’ualofaifo has been appointed Acting CEO of the American Samoa Medical Center (LBJ Tropical Medical Center) through a recess appointment by Governor Lemanu P. S.
Pacific churches call on Forum leaders to recognise Palestine
AS Pacific leaders meet in Honiara, the Pacific Conference of Churches urges governments to recognise Palestinian
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American Samoa In response to a dengue fever outbreak, American Samoa’s Department of Education has postponed the start of public schools to 2 September
Movers and Shakers
Captain Etika Tuisue has been appointed Chief Pilot and Flight Operations Officer for Fiji Airways, effective 1 August
US prepares island for war
DURING August 1945, in the last days of World War II, US bombers flew from the Micronesian island of Tinian to drop atomic weapons on Hiroshima and
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American Samoa The Trump administration is considering auctioning leases for seabed mining off American Samoa, following a request from California-based firm Impossible Metals. The company applied on April 15 to mine
