Pacific voices rise strong at COP30: The Blue Continent speaks from the heart
“WE are here because we want to demonstrate that our people are people of the ocean. We have nothing much—not a lot of land—but a lot of ocean, and you need to know what we are going
Pacific takes joint stand to Tuna talks
TWO regional fisheries organisations have agreed on a unified position ahead of the annual Tuna Commission in
FFA Members Set Unified Position for Upcoming WCPFC
HONIARA, 05 NOV 2025 – The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has concluded its 21st Management Options Consultation (MOC21) and the Special 140th Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Officials Meeting in
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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
An Ocean of Peace – and justice?
AT September’s Pacific Islands Forum in Honiara, leaders launched the Blue Pacific Ocean of Peace Declaration. Forum leaders agreed to “embed the Blue Pacific Ocean of Peace as a cornerstone of future national and
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
Pacific countries review impact of biosecurity capacity building programmes
Biosecurity officers from across the Pacific met in Fiji recently to review the impact of biosecurity training programmes delivered under the Safe Agricultural Trade Facilitation through Economic Integration in the
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.
SIS leaders push for action
SMALLER Island States leaders met ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum to align their agenda before talks with larger members like Australia and New
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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
