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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Coast Guard is slated to continue solidifying its Pacific footprint with new funds from Congress as the service plays an increasingly prominent role in Washington’s regional strategy.
The U.S. House Committee on Appropriations in June approved measures funding...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A rise in drug-related crimes in Samoa has been raised by several MPs in Parliament.
One MP highlighted the escalating involvement of youth in drug offenses, and another MP underscored the urgent need for enhanced security measures in light of increasing crime rates....
Auckland, NEW ZEALAND — Samoa's former Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi says it is easier for his people to get to hell than to come to New Zealand.
Tuilaepa, who now sits in the opposition as leader, is in Auckland with his Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP) this week.
He made the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The innovative design of Samoa’s first electric vehicle charging station ensures that the EV’s are primarily charged using solar energy with battery storage as a backup and grid electricity as a last resort. This setup guarantees continuous and sustainable operation even...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A former National Party Member of Parliament says his late party looked "like dickheads" not supporting the first reading of a bill that would restore New Zealand citizenship to a group of Samoans and is hoping they will change tune.
Anae Arthur Anae told RNZ Pacific it...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — If 'a burden shared is a burden halved', what is the burden of service?
The first of its kind research is exploring 'the cost of service' on Pacific populations.
University of Auckland doctoral candidate researcher Asetoa Sam Pilisi said there is a cultural burden to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In a similar move to Samoa’s Mau Movement in 1908, Te Pāti Māori (Māori Party) is focused on transforming Aotearoa into a nation that respects the tino rangatiratanga (sovereignty) of tangata whenua.
Mau was established by the Samoan chiefs to create their government and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Micronesian Games kicked off in Majuro Saturday night with a gala celebration that featured sports delegations from the 10 islands in the sub-region parading in uniform with flags and banners along a newly opened track field.
Participants also saw rarely performed...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A report prepared for the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council and summarized for local media, highlights a nearly 8% decline in revenue for the Hawai‘i longline fishery due to a drop in average fish prices at the first point of landing in Honolulu Harbor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A historic meeting of traditional leaders has been a poignant moment at the 50th anniversary Pacific arts and culture festival in Hawai'i.
Traditional leaders from across the Pacific have met during the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) to sign a...