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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — New coral designed to thrive in warming waters is now in place off Maui.
The Maui Ocean Center’s Marine Institute has moved 420 coral fragments and 11 coral colonies to the waters there.
It’s part of the “Restore with Resilience Project,” which looks to strengthen reefs...
Apia, SAMOA — Nearly 400 dengue cases have been recorded in Samoa from November last year to 12 May and currently the majority of cases are those aged under 10 and over 60.
RNZ Pacific is reporting Samoa's Ministry of Health announced 62 new cases of dengue-like illness, and 36 lab-confirmed cases...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A wave of burglaries targeting businesses in Moto'otua has been attributed to a gang specializing in thefts and break-ins.
The businesses are concerned over the surge in burglaries and appealing to the public to assist police in apprehending the culprits and curb the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A California man made his initial appearance in the District of Hawaii on Thursday, May 16, 2024 to face charges related to his role in the murder of another man in connection with drug trafficking, according to a release issued by the U.S. Dept. of Justice.
Court...
Apia, SAMOA — Samoan farmers are profiting from solar generators.
I'umalo Clayton Simamao from the Samoa Farmers Association said those who once had to travel long distances to charge their phones now had reliable access to power.
In a news release, the Samoa government said improved communication...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Beneath the still blue Pacific Ocean, a threat is silently unraveling. Once-vibrant coral reefs teeming with fish life are suffering the impacts of bleaching and sea temperature increases. Tuvalu’s three reef islands and six atolls are made of reef platforms, and they...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The man wanted by police in connection with a shooting incident in Samoa last month surrendered on Tuesday evening and is now in police custody.
This was confirmed by the Police Commissioner, Auapa'au Logoitino Filipo in response to queries.
Auapa'au confirmed that he...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 133rd Forum Fisheries Committee Officials Annual Meeting was held in Nauru from May 6-10, 2024. Of special interest to American Samoa, the Committee discussed the Forum Fisheries Agency’s (FFA) ongoing effort to fight Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the sea transport sector — the Marshall Islands stand out as leaders in the Pacific region and worldwide. The sailing cargo ship, SV Juren Ae, brings the country one step closer to achieving their goal of 40%...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Vaivase Primary School in Samoa officially opened its new computer lab, a project that has been years in the making.
The state-of-the-art facility, valued at SAT$87,610 is a testament to the school's commitment to providing students with the best possible education.
The...