“A POTATO-SHAPED ROCK”, this is what deep sea mining is all about
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The waters around the Pacific Ocean territory are estimated to contain large amounts of potato-shaped rocks filled with the building blocks for electric vehicles and oth




![The DPA dedication ceremony of the two new tugboats included the Tava’e being christened by Mrs. Daniel King, wife to the late Mr. King, in a moving tribute to her late husband’s legacy; and, the Toloa was christened by First Lady Lois Phillips-Pula. The crew of the Toloa was presented to Gov. Pulaali’i N. Pula during the ceremony. [ASG photo] TOLOA AND CREW](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/toloa_crew.jpg?itok=PnTlxhJs)



![The Pacific Center for Human Security hosted a luncheon recently to celebrate the strength and nobility of women while fostering dialogue on service, mental health, and cultural preservation. The program was guided by the Nafanua Foundation Leadership Fellows Program director. Attendees enjoyed the luncheon while being treated to a special performance by young fellows of the Nafanua Foundation honoring cultural heritage. [ASG photo] Pacific Center for Human Security hosted a luncheon](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/nafanua.jpg?itok=AUDD4lRY)
