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US seeking deep-sea miners interested in leasing American Samoa's seabed

US seeking deep-sea miners interested in leasing American Samoa's seabed

The U.S. is soliciting interest from prospective companies to lease American Samoa's seabed for deep-sea mining, amid a petition launched by advocacy groups seeking to halt the plan. There are only a few days left for the public to comment on the...

Strengthening American Samoan’s health by reducing chronic diseases

Strengthening American Samoan’s health by reducing chronic diseases

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Territory of American Samoa has been selected as one of only five jurisdictions nationwide to participate in the National Governors Association’s (NGA) “Rx for a Healthier America” initiative. The program, launched...

American Samoa hosting 2025 Pacific Nations Cup

American Samoa hosting 2025 Pacific Nations Cup

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa Tennis Association (ASTA) along with the International Tennis Federation (ITF) / Oceania Tennis Federation (OTF) is excited to host the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup, where over 65 athletes and coaching...

Coalition stands with American Samoa in opposing unilateral proposals for deep seabed mining

Coalition stands with American Samoa in opposing unilateral proposals for deep seabed mining

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Right to Democracy (RtD) and the America the Beautiful for All Coalition have united in support of American Samoa's right to protect its ocean and seabeds from destructive deep seabed mining. The organizations have...

OTF Pacific Nations Cup- American Samoa 2025 Opens

OTF Pacific Nations Cup- American Samoa 2025 Opens

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Tennis Association (ASTA) held its opening ceremony, Monday, June 30, 2025, for the International Tennis Federation/Oceania Tennis Federation (OTF) “2025 Pacific Nations Cup” hosted in American Samoa...

2025 Pacific Nations Cup hosted in American Samoa

2025 Pacific Nations Cup hosted in American Samoa

(Center) Governor Pulaali’i N. Pula with (left) the American Samoa Tennis Association (ASTA) President Florence Wasko and (right) Head Coach Taimalelagi Dave Godinet on the first day of the International Tennis Federation/Oceania Tennis Federation...

Right to Democracy and the America the Beautiful for All Coalition Stand with American Samoa in Opposing Unilateral Proposals for Deep Seabed Mining

Right to Democracy and the America the Beautiful for All Coalition Stand with American Samoa in Opposing Unilateral Proposals for Deep Seabed Mining

Right to Democracy and the America the Beautiful for All Coalition have united in support of American Samoa’s right to protect its ocean and seabed from destructive deep seabed mining. The organizations have drafted a petition to the Bureau of...

The Urgency is Artificial. My comment on the proposed permitting of deep-sea mining leases off American Samoa

The Urgency is Artificial. My comment on the proposed permitting of deep-sea mining leases off American Samoa

Last month, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, who oversees seabed mineral mining within US water received an application from Impossible Metals to lease an area offshore of American Samoa for deep-sea mining trials. Unlike The Metals...

The Pacific isn’t remote—it’s simply ignored

The Pacific isn’t remote—it’s simply ignored

Inside the Reef By Joyce McClure Not for the first time, I was asked this past week where I lived before moving back to the mainland nearly two years ago. “Guam,” I replied. “And before that, Yap.” The common response is a blank stare, followed...

Team American Samoa departs for Pacific Mini Games

Team American Samoa departs for Pacific Mini Games

Half of the 59-member team that is representing American Samoa at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau departed the territory Monday night. The rest of the group leave Tuesday night. The mens and womens beach volleyball teams are already in Hawaii. On...

SPW Fitness 2025 American Samoa Marathon, Half Marathon a success

SPW Fitness 2025 American Samoa Marathon, Half Marathon a success

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — SPW Fitness proudly hosted its annual American Samoa Marathon and Half Marathon on June 21, 2025, in Utulei, drawing an impressive turnout of local and international runners. The event, complemented by the Olympic Day...

Lukasz Urbaniak of Poland wins American Samoa marathon

Lukasz Urbaniak of Poland wins American Samoa marathon

SPW Fitness hosted its annual American Samoa Marathon and Half Marathon Saturday in Utulei, drawing an impressive turnout of local and international runners. The event, complemented by the Olympic Day 5K and 10K fun runs, showcased athletic...

International Bulldogs: Softball trio joins national teams for summer tournaments

International Bulldogs: Softball trio joins national teams for summer tournaments

Three Bulldogs are set to travel for international softball competitions this summer, with incoming pitcher Peja Goold representing Colombia at the Pan American Championships, MSU graduate Chloe Malau’ulu representing American Samoa at the Pacific...

Navigating the Legal Framework for US Offshore Mining Activities in the Wake of Trump's Executive Order

Navigating the Legal Framework for US Offshore Mining Activities in the Wake of Trump's Executive Order

On April 24, 2025, the president issued an executive order titled “Unleashing America’s Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources,” aimed at accelerating the development of deep seabed mining in areas within and beyond U.S. jurisdiction. Deep...

American Samoa sends 59-member team to Pacific Mini Games

American Samoa sends 59-member team to Pacific Mini Games

American Samoa is sending a 59-member contingent to the Pacific Mini Games in Palau which begins June 29 and will last for two weeks. Secretary General of the American Samoa National Olympic Committee, Vaiala Ethan Lake, says the group comprises...

Government leaders oppose deep-sea mining near AS

Government leaders oppose deep-sea mining near AS

Key leaders of the American Samoa Government have united in opposition to the proposal for deepsea mining in waters near American Samoa. A press release from the Governor’s Office says that on Friday, June 13, key leaders of the American Samoa...

McDonald’s American Samoa awards $104,000 in scholarships

McDonald’s American Samoa awards $104,000 in scholarships

McDonald’s American Samoa Wednesday presented scholarships totaling $104,000 to four graduates of the American Samoa Community College and three high school graduates to pursue higher education. The scholarships were presented at a luncheon that...

The voting controversy over American Samoans in Alaska, in context

The voting controversy over American Samoans in Alaska, in context

Tensions between the US government and a small group of people of American Samoan descent have broken out in Alaska in recent weeks, raising questions about the future of birthright citizenship in America. About ten months after Tupe Smith, a...

OP-ED: American Samoa must have its say in the EEZ

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A federal official recently confirmed that seabed mining near American Samoa would take place in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) — waters beyond the 3-mile limit, under U.S. federal control. That may be what the law...

Finafinau represents American Samoa at United Nations Ocean Conference

Finafinau represents American Samoa at United Nations Ocean Conference

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — From June 2– 13, 2025, the city of Nice, France, hosted the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), a global summit dedicated to the sustainable management and protection of the world’s oceans. Representing...

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