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Local resident sent to jail for 6 months in Samoa
Talanei
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May 30, 2025
A Fijian citizen and resident of American Samoa, Rupeni Lupu, has been sentenced to 6 months at Tanumalala prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. On March 20, 2025, the defendant arrived at the...
Valin to Distribute Parker Aerospace Solutions in the South Pacific
Industrial Distribution - Wisconsin
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May 30, 2025
Valin Corp. announced Thursday that it has been named the authorized distributor of Parker Hannifin's Velcon brand of filtration solutions in Hawaii and elsewhere in the South Pacific. Valin's new South Pacific territory also includes Guam,...
Tauaisafune Niualama Taifane named Acting Budget Director
Talanei
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May 28, 2025
Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has appointed Tauaisafune Niualama Epenesa Taifane as Acting Director of the Office of Budget Program Planning and Development. Tauaisafune has been Director of the American Samoa Humanities Council for more than two...
Women’s volleyball and softball teams will make it to Mini Games
Samoa News
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May 27, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With the clock ticking down to the May 23 deadline, American Samoa’s women’s softball and volleyball teams were in a race not of speed, but of finance. As the Pacific Mini Games, set for June 29 to July 9 in Palau, draw...
ASBF Boxers “Rise Up” in Boxing Competition, Despite Questions & Controversy
Samoa News
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June 3, 2025
ASBF Boxers “Rise Up” in Boxing Competition, Despite Questions & Controversy ASBF Coach Stanley Iakopo wrapping up boxer Losi Tunoa's hands before his fight last Friday night at the “Rise Up Boxing Competition” hosted by Marist Boxing Samoa. What...
Man assaults pregnant wife during argument, ‘ice’ use suspected
Samoa News
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May 27, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 20, 2025, a pregnant woman walked into the Leone Police Substation (LPS) to report that her husband allegedly assaulted her in front of her kids. The husband the following day, walked into the LPS, alleging he...
Father hits daughter, alleges being urged on by wife and mother-in-law
Samoa News
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May 27, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 22, 2025, a concerned neighbor called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) after she heard a female screaming from her home. The suspect was later arrested and charged with: Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance...
US-affiliated islands facing greater risk
The Pacific Island Times
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June 3, 2025
Microwaves By Jack Niedenthal Majuro—The United States-Affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPI) have always counted on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other U.S. government health organizations for help during public health crises....
Lt. Governor, Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr. releases statement from Queens Hospital
Samoa News
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June 3, 2025
Honolulu - HAWAII Lt. Governor, Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr is currently in Queens Hospital, in Hawai’i, recovering from what he says may have been overexertion on his part, as he travelled across “various time zones, high elevations, and changing...
Impossible Metals Applies for Deep Sea Mining Lease
Engineering & Mining Journal - Florida
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May 28, 2025
Impossible Metals, a U.S.-based deep-sea mining company, has submitted a request to commence a leasing process for exploration and potential mining of critical minerals in the deep sea off the coast of American Samoa. Impossible Metals is the...
May 29 is deadline to apply for ASTCA CEO
Talanei
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May 28, 2025
May 29 is the closing date for applications for the position of Chief Executive Officer of the American Samoa Telecommunications Authority, The advertisement for the position was posted on the ASTCA FaceBook page on May 16. KHJ News understands...
Amata welcomes USEPA grant to ensure beaches are safe
Talanei
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May 29, 2025
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming $302,000 in federal funds for American Samoa from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) authorized by Congress in the BEACH Act. “The EPA is fulfilling one of its original key functions with...
Am Samoa to receive $302,000 EPA Water Quality Monitoring Grant
Samoa News
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May 29, 2025
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming $302,000 in federal funds for American Samoa from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) authorized by Congress in the BEACH Act. “The EPA is fulfilling one of its original key...
Lt. Governor thankful for prayers and well wishes
Talanei
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June 2, 2025
Lt. Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr. is thanking everyone for their prayers, fasting, and well wishes while he is under medical treatment at Queens Hospital, Honolulu. In a statement issued on Saturday he said, “Your unwavering support has been a...
Amata issues statement of strong support for Presidential fishing order
Samoa News
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May 28, 2025
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement yesterday, May 27, 2025: “These islands within PRIMNM are not Hawaiian islands nor are they American Samoan islands; these are America’s islands and waterways, and...
Court denies application for IP in case of former ASHPO director
Talanei
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May 27, 2025
The High Court has denied the application by the Attorney General’s Office for appointment of an independent prosecutor for the criminal case against Epifania Suafoa Tauai, former director of the American Samoa Historic Preservation Office. The...
DOH team outreach for the S.O.F.I.A.S. photo & caption
Samoa News
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May 28, 2025
The DoH Prevention & Mental Health Team together with the Nursing Team, conducted an Outreach for the S.O.F.I.A.S. (Society of Fa'afafine in American Samoa) at the Tradewinds Hotel recently, discussing Mental Health among the Fa'afafine community...
Coast Guard Cutter William Hart Returns Home
Seapower Magazine
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June 2, 2025
A crew member of Coast Guard Cutter William Hart (WPC 1134) embraces his family on the pier at Coast Guard Base Honolulu, May 31, 2025. The crew of the William Hart traveled more than 7,000 nautical miles during their 46-day patrol of Oceania....
Hazard Mitigation Plan updated
Great Bend Tribune - Kansas
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Last week, the Barton Community College Board of Trustees approved the 2025 Kansas Homeland Security Region E Hazard Mitigation Plan and Resolution. This was also on the agenda for Monday’s Great Bend City Council meeting. Other entities in Kansas...
BVI calls on UK and other Colonial Powers to support self-determination of Overseas Territories Government of the British Virgin Islands
Times Caribbean
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June 2, 2025
29th May 2025 British Virgin Islands (BVI) Special Envoy Mr. Benito Wheatley has called on the nations classified as Administering Powers to set aside their national interests in support of the self-determination of the 17 remaining Territories...