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American Samoa looks at food safety gaps
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As reported earlier, on June 16, Governor Pulaali’i N. Pula called an emergency meeting to address concerns regarding food and agricultural practices. This discussion was crucial in understanding the importance of food...
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American Samoa confronts food safety gaps
On June 16, Governor Pulaali’i Nokolao Pula (R) called an emergency meeting in Pago Pago, the capital of American Samoa, to address concerns regarding food and agricultural practices. This discussion was crucial in understanding the importance of...
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What you need to know about travel to the US during a government shutdown
Photo: AASHISH KIPHAYET / AFP Explainer - The US government shutdown is into its second week. If you're planning a trip to the US, how will you be affected? The US government shut down on 1 October over disagreements about funding. While New...
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Hospital board member refuses to step down despite governor’s action
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Hospital Board member Afamasaga Dr. Talifa Talifa Jr. has refused to tender his resignation from the LBJ Tropical Medical Center Board of Directors. This was confirmed in his letter to Governor Pulaalii N. Pula, dated...
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To Plunder the Abyss: Revived US Deep-Sea Mining Ambitions Meet Fierce Pacific Opposition
The US push for deep-sea mining, framed as national security against China, risks permanent environmental damage and ignores the emphatic opposition of the people of American Samoa. — July 1970. The Cold War is thawing, but far from over; the...
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U.S. in 2025: 24% of global GDP, 750 military bases, and leadership in technology and culture sustain its global influence
Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright once said, “We are the indispensable nation,” referring to the USA. The late journalist Carlos Alberto Montaner commissioned me to write a book with this title. His idea was that a book was needed...
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Happy White Sunday to all the children of American Samoa!
In his message for White Sunday, Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula says, “This special day reminds us of the joy, innocence, and boundless love that children bring into our lives. Children are the heart of our families, the light of our future, and a...
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AI and the Future of American Politics
Two years ago, Americans anxious about the forthcoming 2024 presidential election were considering the malevolent force of an election influencer: artificial intelligence. Over the past several years, we have seen plenty of warning signs from...
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LBJ Board member refuses to leave before term expires
Last week Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula appointed a new member of the Board of the LBJ Tropical Medical Center, Maaelopa Bob Tuiasosopo. The appointing memo said that Maaelopa was replacing Afamasaga Dr Talifa Talifa. But it turns out that Dr...
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What U.S. officials think of Daylight Saving Time
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Courier-Journal - Kentucky
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Daylight Saving Time will end on Sunday, Nov. 2, when most Americans will turn their clocks back one hour. President Donald Trump has expressed support for making Daylight Saving Time permanent but noted the public is divided on the issue....
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Senate approves Douglas Buhr for ASPA Board
By a vote of 10 to 2 Senators approved Thursday the Governor’s nomination of Mr Douglas Buhr as a member of the Board of Directors of the American Samoa Power Authority. Buhr is the expert engineer and one of the two off-island members of the...
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Who is Lindsey Langston? Miss United States wins restraining order
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The Gainesville Sun - Florida
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A Florida judge granted a protective injunction against U.S. Rep. Cory Mills for his ex-girlfriend, Lindsey Langston. Langston, the current Miss United States, accused Mills of harassment and threatening to release intimate videos after their...
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New Travel Guide for American Samoa Marks Major Leap for Tourism
160+ In-Depth Articles Now Live on AmericanSamoaPocketGuide.com, Providing the Ultimate Encyclopedia for Traveling in American Samoa The tourism industry in American Samoa has taken a leap forward with the launch of American Samoa Pocket Guide,...
New Travel Guide for American Samoa marks major leap for local Tourism
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The tourism industry in American Samoa has taken a leap forward with the launch of the American Samoa Pocket Guide, a comprehensive online travel guide created for the U.S. territory. With more than 160 articles...
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American Samoa’s Teacher of the Year a finalist in national competion
Washington, D.C. — Uifa’atali Amata was delighted to welcome 2025 American Samoa Teacher of the Year Mikaela Saelua, accompanied by her parents, Rep. Fiu and Catherine Saelua, on her Teacher of the Year visit to Washington, D.C., where Mikaela...
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Senate approves resolution for SSIC to review and investigate excise tax disparities
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate yesterday approved in final reading a Senate Resolution requesting the SSIC to review and investigate the disparity in personal and corporate tax collections for FY 2025. The Senate Resolution grants...
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Confusion at the ballots: American Samoans in Alaska face felony charges
On April 3, 2025, in Whittier, Alaska, 11 American Samoans faced felony charges for trying to vote. Within the United States, American Samoans are considered US nationals, not citizens. This means that they have US passports and military access,...
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Senate confirms Uiagalelei and Mauga for ASPA Board
The Senate confirmed on Friday two of the four new members appointed to the Board of Directors of the American Samoa Power Authority. Talaimalo Marcellus Uiagaleleli and Tamaalemalo Tasi Mauga were approved by unanimous vote, 14-0. During a...
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Senate confirms two new members to ASPA board
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Two of the four nominees to the American Samoa Power Authority Board of Directors have been confirmed by the Senate recently. Assistant Attorney General Talaimalo Marcellus Uiagalelei and Senate President’s Special...
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