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Deep sea mining frontrunner set to sidestep UN oversight — pivots to US
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Deep sea mining frontrunner The Metals Company (TMC) has confirmed it will not apply for a mining license through the International Seabed Authority (ISA) in J
Samoa PM warns of growing geopolitical interest in Pacific
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa says it's a tough time for the Pacific region as leaders navigate a dynamic geopolitical arena, with various countries seeki
Minor accidentally struck by a vehicle
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 14, 2025, Tafuna Police Station (TPS) received a call regarding a 10-year-old minor who was struck by a vehicle.
Woman assaulted when she allegedly refuses to have sex
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 17, 2025, a concerned citizen contacted the Leone Police Station (LPS) to report an assault.
New Medicaid bill preserves territory’s federal matching rate
Washington, D.C.
Pacific News Briefs
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — After two days of travel, Hokulea and Hikianalia are now docked in Hilo.
ASG updates public on ARPA funded projects during the Pula- Pulu admin
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Government has released an official press release to the public updating the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding projects, as of December




![Greenpeace activists protesting around MV Coco, a specialized vessel collecting data for The Metals Company in November 2023. [Photo: Greenpeace / Martin Katz] Greenpeace activists protesting](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/greenpeace_protesting_data_vessel_copy.jpg?itok=EcppjBVG)
![Samoa Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa at the 99th USP Council Meeting in Auckland. [ RNZ Pacific: Lydia Lewis] SAMOA Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/fiame.jpeg?itok=DxFMCSvm)



![Captain Kalani Kahalioumi said that sailing conditions were perfect, and the crew is filled with young and old, “which was a training experience for both sides.” [screen shot from video] Captain Kalani Kahalioumi](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/captain_kalani_kahalioumi_.png?itok=XbdQlHTI)
