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Cook Islands delays seabed mining decision, extends exploration to 2032
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Cook Islands issued exploration licenses to three companies in February 2022 to conduct seabed minerals exploration over five years, involving scientific resear
ASPA’s 2024 audit report shows growth mostly attributed to investment in its utility plant
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) has published its 2024 audit report, which reveals significant developments in its financial performance and operational effect
Man admits to hitting his niece’s husband with a rock
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 19, 2025, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) reported an alleged assault incident in Vailoa,
Mother calls LPS claiming son damaged their home
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 18, 2025, a mother in distress called the Leone Police Substation requesting help regarding her son.
Keep an eye out for the We Are One Co. table!
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With the warmth of the holiday season in the air, First Lady Dr.
Samoan PM back home as reporter alleges assault outside his residence
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa Prime Minister La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt has returned home after an eight-week absence for medical treatment in New Zealand.
Territorial reps introduce bipartisan bill to reinstate De Minimis Exemption for U.S. Territories
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata with Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Northern Mariana Islands), Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (U.S.
BOEM announces key developments in offshore critical minerals planning
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In case you’re wondering what’s new after the local public outcry about the US through the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) planning to sell leases that
Speed bumps for Fogagogo and Vaitogi roads still need funding
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Public Works (DPW) is seeking federal funding to construct speed bumps along Fogagogo Road, the Vaitogi main road, and the side road near Mase



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