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Dengue, and influenza outbreaks rampant in the Pacific
Apia, SAMOA — Several health outbreaks are being monitored across the Pacific, including the flu in Niue, and dengue in Tonga and Fiji.
A monumental win for American Samoa's tuna industry on the 125th Anniversary of Cession
Pago Pago, American Samoa — Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula today [April 17, 2025] issued a statement of strong support and appreciation following President Donald J.
Trump expands options for the US tuna fleet out of Pago Harbor
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is hailing President Trump’s Proclamation restoring fishing waters, which will expand options for the U.S.
Kruse brothrs share a family moment photo & caption
Chief Justice F. Michael Kruse and ASG Treasurer Donald O. Kruse, the eldest and youngest sons of Fritz and Pele Kruse of Leone sharing a family moment during the Flag Day state luncheon.
Iloiloina i le vaiaso fou le talosaga a se tina molia i le fasiotia o sana tama teine
Honolulu - HAWAII
Deep-sea mining firm seeks mining lease near American Samoa
(Reuters) — Deep-sea mining firm Impossible Metals said on Tuesday that it has asked U.S.
Man returns to find house ransacked and property damaged
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 20, 2025, a man returning to his home after nine months found his place ransacked and damaged, his truck damaged and some of his property from the ro
China’s quiet plan to gain military control over the Pacific
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — China has expanded its military reach in the Pacific by building dozens of ports, airports, and communication projects in key locations across a vast region tha



![Still image from video of President Trump signing the Proclamation — “Unleasing American Commercial fishing in the Pacific”, April 17, 2025. (l-r) Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata, Sec. of Commerce Howard Lutnick, Council Executive Director Kitty Simonds and Council Vice Chair Taotasi Archie Soliai with President Trump. [White House] Amata with Trump and others](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/trumps_with_amata_archie_watching.png?itok=Tv6ABNa3)




![The waters around the Pacific Ocean territory are estimated to contain large amounts of potato-shaped rocks known as polymetallic nodules filled with the building blocks for electric vehicles and electronics. [Photo: Impossible Metals] deep sea mining areas](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/deep_sea_mining_copy.jpg?itok=o5VgBzxl)

