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Update on American Samoa’s new fast ferries
Pago Pago, American Samoa — Representatives from Damen Shipyards Group, the internationally recognized family-owned shipbuilding company based in Gorinchem, The Netherlands, contracted to
Alleged child abuse reported in Aasu
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 20, 2026, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call of an alleged child abuse incident in the village of Aasu.
Tax dispute leads to family confrontation
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 20, 2026, a victim of an alleged assault walked into the Leone Police Substation (LPS) along with his wife and two kids to report an incident that occu
50-year study delivers ‘chilling’ verdict on deep sea mining risks
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A major review of 50 years of data warning that deep-sea mining could cause long-lasting damage to Pacific marine ecosystems has reinforced the Cook Islands' ca
Finafinau leads move to insure local rights are respected on proposed deep-sea mining activities
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Sabrina Suluaʻi Mahuka, the founder of Finafinau, is leading a sign-on letter to collectively demonstrate the strong opposition of the community to deep-sea min
CJPA may be liable to repay COPS funding used for truant officers
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Territorial Audit Office of American Samoa conducted a detailed audit of the Criminal Justice Planning Agency’s (CJPA) Community Oriented Policing Services
Manu'a Class of 2007 photo & caption
Some members of the Manu’a High School Class of 2007 came together to fellowship and reconnect as they begin fundraising for their upcoming 20th Year Anniversary in 2027. [Facebook photo]
Molia se alii 20 tausaga na maua atu e leoleo o moe sese i le fale a seisi aiga
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![Cook Islands activists peacefully confront the Nautilus at Rarotonga port, holding banners reading 'Don't Mine The Moana' as it returns from a 21-day deep sea exploration expedition visiting sites in the mineral exploration areas licensed by the Cook Islands authorities in October last year. [Photo: Supplied / Greenpeace] Cook Islands activists peacefully confront the Nautilus](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/dont_mine_moana.jpeg?itok=OTAaIxC4)



