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2025 Pacific Nations Cup hosted in American Samoa
Samoa News
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July 2, 2025
(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
Southern Fried Science
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July 1, 2025
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
Southern Fried Science
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July 1, 2025
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...
New political party pushing for US linkage
Stabroek News
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July 8, 2025
A new political movement GoAMERICA short for Guyanese on Accountability, Meritocracy, Equality, Reform, Inclusion, and Collaboration with America has announced its entry into the September 1 general and regional elections with a bold and...
#StateToTheShow: Bulldogs Represent Countries During International Break
BVM Sports
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July 6, 2025
The AUSL allowed athletes to represent their countries during an international break. Aspen Wesley pitched for the Orlando Monarchs, recording 10.0 innings with six strikeouts but suffered two losses. Chloe Malau'ulu showcased her talent for...
Team American Samoa departs for Pacific Mini Games
Talanei
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June 24, 2025
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...
American Samoa sends 59-member team to Pacific Mini Games
Talanei
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June 18, 2025
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...
SPW Fitness 2025 American Samoa Marathon, Half Marathon a success
Samoa News
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June 24, 2025
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
Talanei
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June 23, 2025
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
The Dispatch - Mississippi
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June 27, 2025
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...
Online petition aims to recall Governor Pula
Talanei
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July 3, 2025
An effort is underway to recall Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula. A FaceBook page which first appeared on July 2 titled. “Remove Pula 2025,” states, “Driven by a deep love for our people we seek the removal of Pula and the rise of honest governance...
Pacific Nations Cup 2025 closes with champions crowned
Samoa News
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July 14, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Tennis Association (ASTA) proudly announces the successful conclusion of the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup, hosted from June 30 to July 5, with final matches played on July 6 after weather-related delays....
McDonald’s American Samoa awards $104,000 in scholarships
Talanei
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June 19, 2025
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
Pasquines
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June 18, 2025
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...
Situation report highlights Samoa’s dengue fever outbreak
Samoa News
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July 15, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa News is publishing the latest highlights of the Dengue Fever Outbreak Situation Report in Samoa due to the high frequency of travel between American Samoa and Samoa by residents. Governor Pulaali‘i N. Pula issued...
Government leaders oppose deep-sea mining near AS
Talanei
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June 23, 2025
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...
Voluntary Liquidation – Shan-Chih International Holdings Corp.
Newsline Samoa
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July 1, 2025
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Best case scenario: Coral will be impacted by projected unprecedented acidification of waters around main Hawaiian islands
Big Island Now - Hawaii
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July 16, 2025
Ocean waters around the globe are acidifying as they absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, threatening coral reefs and other marine life. Acidification of waters around the main Hawaiian Islands is expected to follow suit; however, a new...
Right to Democracy offers educational series
Talanei
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July 14, 2025
A new educational series by Right to Democracy offers an opportunity to look back at American Samoa’s history as the federal government moves forward with proposals to open waters around American Samoa to deep seabed mining. According to Right to...
Navigating the Legal Framework for US Offshore Mining Activities in the Wake of Trump's Executive Order
The Legal Intelligencer
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June 30, 2025
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...