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Friends to all: No guarantee of light-touch security partnerships for Samoa
The Strategist
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August 1, 2025
Samoa’s election at the end of August may be seen as an opportunity for foreign partners to deepen engagement and offer new avenues of support. With robust democratic institutions and strong cultural ties to its traditional partners, a sudden...
Senate president calls for probe into Samoa’s claim about meth trafficking
Samoa News
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July 25, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Senate President Tuaolo Manaia Fruean on Tuesday voiced his deep concern over claims made by the Samoa Police that American Samoa is the primary route for methamphetamine entering the Independent State of Samoa, and...
American Samoa Children Need Dengue Vaccination
Precision Vaccinations
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(Precision Vaccinations News)According to a recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, more than half of school-aged children in American Samoa have evidence of a dengue fever virus infection. The estimated seroprevalence among all students...
Cook Islands contribute to immigration regional governance discussions
Cook Island News
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March 14, 2025
MFAI principal immigration officer, Chere Arthur, represented the Smaller Island States at the 58th Pacific Immigration Development Community (PIDC) board meeting and strategic planning workshop held in Samoa from March 3 to 6. MFAI/25031307 The...
The Senate confirms three department directors
Samoa News
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July 25, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate confirmed three department directors during its Wednesday morning session. Taua’isafune Niualama Taifane was approved as Director of the Office of Budget Programs and Development, Tapusalaia Maneafaiga...
Suspicious husband allegedly assaults wife
Samoa News
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July 25, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 6, 2025, a woman contacted the Fagatogo Police Station to report that her husband allegedly assaulted her because he suspected that she had an affair. The suspect was later arrested and charged with: Count 1:...
Study finds Pacific children struggling with micronutrient intake and obesity
Medical News
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March 6, 2025
Children ages two to eight years across 11 Pacific jurisdictions (Alaska, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawai'i, Marshall Islands, and Palau) are not meeting daily recommended...
Biden administration urges Supreme Court not to take American Samoa citizenship case
Pacific News Service
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The Biden administration told the Supreme Court Monday that it should not take up a case about citizenship rights for American Samoa even though advocates say it would give justices a chance to upend a series of century-old precedents that have...
119th Congress brings firsts for women of color
Pew Research Center
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March 10, 2025
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks is sworn in at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 3, 2025, the first day of the 119th Congress. Alsobrooks is one of two Black women currently serving in the Senate. (Alex Wong/Getty Images) The 119th Congress was sworn in Jan. 3,...
EPA grants $7.2 Million to American Samoa for clean water to schools and homes
Samoa News
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October 10, 2024
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Biden-Harris Administration issued a final rule this week requiring drinking water systems nationwide to identify and replace lead pipes within 10 years. Alongside this, EPA is announcing $7,181,000 in newly...
As the Pacific grapples with dengue fever, here's what you need to know
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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August 4, 2025
Each morning in Samoa, fumigation teams gear up to spray schools and buildings, battling tirelessly against a dengue outbreak. Since the outbreak was declared on April 17, Samoa's Ministry of Health says more than 5,600 clinically diagnosed cases...
Tonga Qualify For OFC U-19 Women's Championship 2025
Scoop
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Thursday, 13 March 2025, 4:38 pm Press Release: OFC Photo Credit: OFC Media via Tonga Football Association Following their 1-0 win against the Solomon Islands on match day one, Mark Uhatahi and his side knew that simply avoiding defeat would...
Preserving Our Island’s History: Protecting American Samoa’s Trees
Talanei
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October 8, 2024
Dear Editor, I enjoy the drive along the main road of our beautiful American Samoa, which stretches from one end of the island to the other. Although the splendor is pleasing to the eyes and soul, I am also struck with sadness, specifically by the...
Exciting and educational: Tuilaepa's take on fiery debate
Samoa Observer
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Opposition Leader Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi described Thursday's intense parliamentary session as "very exciting" and "educational" for the younger generation. In a candid discussion following a day filled with political exchanges, the leader...
Kilikiti, a game about community and culture 'shining on the big stage'
RNZ
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March 5, 2025
St Patrick's Silverstream (blue and white) and Naenae College (black and red). Naenae College won on the day. Photo: RNZ Pacific "Kilikiti is about community, culture, fun, health and well-being," Theresa Lealofi, captain of the Tilafaiga Titans,...
Minimum wages in American Samoa increase by 40 cents per hour
Marianas Variety
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PAGO PAGO, American Samoa (USDOL) — Workers on American Samoa employed in industries covered by the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 received a 40-cent increase in their hourly wage beginning Sept. 30. The Fair Labor Standards Act applies generally...
US Labor: American Samoa's minimum wages up by 40 cents an hour
Pacific Daily News
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Workers in American Samoa employed in industries covered by the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 received a 40-cent increase in their hourly wage beginning Sept. 30, the U.S. Department of Labor announced. The Fair Labor Standards Act applies...
EPA announces $7.2 million to American Samoa for clean water to schools and homes, Protects communities from lead in drinking water
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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October 9, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has issued a final rule requiring drinking water systems nationwide to identify and replace lead pipes within 10 years. The Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) also require more rigorous testing of drinking...
Tonga wins first game of OFC U-19 Women'sChampionship
Matangi Tonga Online
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March 7, 2025
Tonga defeats Solomon Islands. Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 7 March 2025. Photo: Matangi Tonga. By Tupou Vaipulu Jr. Hosts, Tonga secured the first win (1-0) defeating visitors Solomon Islands, at the Loto Tonga Soka Centre today, 7 March 2025, in the...
The fearless women of adventure
The Auburn Villager - Alabama
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I like to think I’m adventurous. I picture myself in camouflage, boots, and a pith helmet stalking through the tall West African grasses. The truth is, I can’t imagine that I would ever have the gumption, much less the courage, to pack my bags and...