May 2023
New report out on expanding protections in and around the Pacific Remote Islands
[In a press release issued yesterday, the Pacific Remote Islands Coalition presents its view of the impact of expanded protections around the Pacific Remote Islands (PRI). Here is the release
Trans joy and family bonds are big parts of the transgender experience
Amherst, MA — Since the beginning of 2023, 49 U.S. state legislatures have introduced over 500 anti-trans bills.
Monuments and Sanctuiaries: What's the difference?
Washington, D.C. — Marine monuments and national marine sanctuaries are both types of marine protected areas.
Samoa church and same-sex marriage and transgender issues
Apia, SAMOA — The Congregational Christian Church of Samoa is to ask the Samoa Government to refrain from discussing same-sex marriage and transgender issues.
WesPac calls on NOAA to fully engage over proposed sanctuary designation
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council (Council) has called on the U.S National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to ensure that the “Gove
Batch 7 with $3.5 Million plus of tax refunds goes out on Thursday
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa is getting an economic boost of more than $3.5 million, through tax refunds for Batch #7, which the ASG Treasury Department says will be released
National Public Works Week celebration photo & caption
National Public Works Week, May 21- 27, 2023 kicked off with an official gathering of DPW leadership and workers at their compound in the Sen. Daniel Inouye Industrial Park. Lt.