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Harvard students carry out research in conjunction with local DHS
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Emily Ratté and Rachel Jimenez, two Harvard Graduate students, are working on their joint Master’s thesis in collaboration with the American Samoa Department of
Samoa battles surging dialysis demand with younger demographics increasingly affected
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa is witnessing an alarming rise in dialysis patients, with healthcare professionals sounding the alarm over the shifting demographic to include younger ind
Ocean Exploration Trust plans ‘a teaching moment’ with S/V Nautilus
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On Tuesday, March 12, 2024, the Superintendent of the National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa Atuatasi-Lelei Peau and several members of the Ocean Explorati
ASG lease of land in Samoa alleged as ‘fake news’ by PM Fiame
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — It seems that senators' skepticism with regard to the ASG's so-called 400-acre land in the Independent State of Samoa, allegedly acquired through Atoa-O-Samoa T
Hauling in Atule photo & caption
In Manu’a, the atule fish blessing remains, offering a vital resource for the local Manu’a Community.
Underage pregnant girl allegedly assaulted by her 21-yr-old boyfriend
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 20, 2024, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call from a concerned mother to report ongoing domestic violence between her son (suspect) a
Man assaulted after allegedly pulling knife out during altercation
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 17, 2024, at about 9:33pm, a witness contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) regarding an individual allegedly causing a disturbance in front o
Governor reorganizes Development Disabilities Planning Council
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On Monday the governor’s office issued a general memorandum reinitiating and appointing members of the ASG Development Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC).
ASG readies to disburse $3.7 Million in Homeowners Assistance funding
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As part of the funding made available through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 American Samoa was awarded $3.7 million in Homeowners Assistance Fund

![More kittens are available for adoption at the Veterinary Clinic and they will help control the rat population around your property. If you are interested in adopting one of our pets, please come visit us in Tafuna and visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/asgdohadoptions — you’ll find lots of pets who would be happy to go home with you. [photo: asgdohadoptions Facebook page] two kittens](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/two_kitties.jpg?itok=jwqquJI9)
![(Left-Right) Ms. Emily Ratte, Gov. Lemanu P. S. Mauga, Ms. Rachel Jimenez. The women are in the territory conducting a research project on Emergency and Crisis Management. [ASG photo] (Left-Right) Ms. Emily Ratte, Gov. Lemanu P. S. Mauga, Ms. Rachel Jimenez](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/harvard_students_w_gov.jpg?itok=ld-dqbF_)

![(Left-Right) Megan Cook-Director of Education & Outreach, Ocean Exploration Trust, Allison Fundis- Chief Operating Officer, Ocean Exploration Trust, Dr. Daniel Wagner- Chief Scientist, Ocean Exploration Trust, Governor Lemanu P.S. Mauga, Atuatasi-Lelei Peau- Superintendent of the National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa, and Mr. King Sam- Program Manager for the Palau National Marine Sanctuary and Palau International Coral Reef Center. [ASG photo] Ocean Exploration Trust team with ASG personnel including the governor](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ocean_exploration_trust_meeting_iv.jpg?itok=InaQCRAo)





