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Amata studies possibilities for American Samoa in international meetings
Washington, D.C.
Presidential Executive Order escalates attacks on Birthright Citizenship in U.S. Territories
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — President Trump has issued a new executive order targeting birthright citizenship, which, among other things, focuses on the question of citizenship for anyone
Samoan PM scolds more than 4000 NUS students after violent campus brawl
Pago Pago, AMERICA SAMOA — More than 4000 students at the National University of Samoa (NUS) were given a dressing down by the country's prime minister after a violent campus brawl last mo
Golfers welcomed to Samoa Open
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa Deputy Prime Minister Mulipola Anarosa Ale-Molio‘o welcomed players and officials to the Samo
Manu’atele says NO to deep sea mining
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — "Don't Mine the Moana" is a powerful rallying cry and peaceful protest movement led by Indigenous Pacific Islanders, environmental groups like Greenpeace, and organizati
Manumalo Academy student and teacher represent the territory at National History Day Young People’s Continental Congress
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Last month a local student and teacher pair — Jaceyline Foketi Siliva and Ms.
Fono hears how moratorium on special provision is being used — and misused
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee was informed during a Wednesday hearing on an administration bill proposing a 12‑month moratorium on



![Dr Julie Barbour, senior lecturer of linguistics at Te Kura Whatu Oho Mauri - School of Psychological & Social Sciences, the University of Waikato. [Supplied / Dr Julie Barbour] Dr Julie Barbour](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/barbour_copy.jpg?itok=qeBiNpnJ)
![In their first stop, Cabo Verde, Members of Congress were briefed at a weather balloon facility and observed a weather balloon launch. Congresswoman Amata conveyed interest in American Samoa being the site of similar research and studies, highlighting key geographic comparisons and suitability. [courtesy photo] weather balloon launch](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/observing_a_weather_balloon_launch.jpg?itok=i_wTldJ5)

![Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa (Laauli) Polataivao Leuatea Schmidt, accompanied by Cabinet ministers and representatives of the Ministry of Police, addressed students during a special assembly at the NUS Gymnasium on Thursday after a violent campus brawl last month that led to the arrest of four students on criminal charges, while one student was allegedly badly beaten. The PM described the brawl as a disgrace. [Photo credit: Facebook / The National University of Samoa] NSU STUDENTS](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/nus_students.jpg?itok=2NRcUhv8)

![[photo: Manu’atele Community Worldwide] DON'T MINE THE MOANA](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/dont_mine_the_moana.png?itok=HaR04p57)
![Manumalo Academy is incredibly proud of Ms. Grace Alesana and student, Jaceyline Siliva, as they represent the school at the Young People’s Continental Congress (YPCC) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The event brought together 27 student-teacher teams from across the nation in a study of America’s founding era and democratic ideals and to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. [courtesy photo] Jaceyline Foketi Siliva and Ms. Grace Alesana from Manumalo Academy](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/manumalo_teacher_and_student.jpg?itok=Y8FNWD73)
