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Guam residents join other territories in petition opposing deep seabed mining in American Samoa
Pacific Daily News
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Guam residents have joined over 2,000 other people in a petition to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management opposing the imposition of deep seabed mining in the waters of American Samoa. Right to Democracy, which works to advance democracy, equity,...
ASG provides info of where various offices have re-located during renovation of EOB
Samoa News
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August 19, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A detailed flyer has been released by the American Samoa Government (ASG) providing an overview of various new office locations while ongoing renovations at the AP Lutali Executive Office Building in Utulei continue....
Congressional funding secured for new Manuʻa inter-Island ferry
Samoa News
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August 19, 2025
Pago Pago, American Samoa — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata announced yesterday that the U.S. Congress has approved $2,437,602 in funding through the Federal Highway Administration’s Ferry Boat Program to support a new inter-island ferry for the...
Wife allegedly physically abuses husband during agrument
Samoa News
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August 19, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 5, 2025, the Leone Police Station (LPS) received a call regarding an alleged domestic dispute between a couple. The woman was later arrested and charged with: Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A...
Guam joins other territories in petition opposing deep seabed mining in American Samoa
Pacific Daily News
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Guam residents have joined over 2,000 other people in a petition to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management opposing the imposition of deep seabed mining in the waters of American Samoa. Right to Democracy, who is organizing the petition with...
Miss American Samoa brings ‘Crown, Culture & Couture’ to Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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August 12, 2025
Pauliana Angelfromheaven Felise Vitale, Miss American Samoa 2024–2025, is set to be a key figure at the Pacific Fashion Summit and Genesis Showcase this September. Known for her infectious warmth and unwavering presence, Vitale’s participation is...
Two American Samoans graduate from executive leadership program
Samoa News
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August 12, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 2025 Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP), is a distinguished network of young leaders from across the U.S. affiliated Pacific Islands that reflects a shared understanding that the future of the Pacific...
Free health services via DoH & 1984th U.S. Army Hospital-Pacific
Samoa News
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August 14, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — This week Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula met with LTC Hope Hashimoto and SSG Joshua T. Fale to discuss an exciting partnership between the American Samoa Department of Health and the 1984th U.S. Army Hospital-Pacific....
Pacific Islands race to contain 'largest dengue fever outbreak in a decade', as disease kills 18 people
Samoa News
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August 14, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Dengue fever has struck countries across the Pacific, where health authorities have recorded 23,500 suspected cases and 16,000 laboratory confirmed cases this year. The mosquito-borne illness has killed 18 people,...
Police called to LBJ hospital after security breaks up a fight
Samoa News
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August 13, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 30, 2025, police officers responded to an alleged public peace disturbance (PPD) at the LBJ Medical Center regarding two employees who got into an altercation. The suspect was later arrested and charged with:...
No report of ‘critical’ dengue cases in the territory
Samoa News
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August 18, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As of August 14th, the American Samoa Department of Health has reported 48 confirmed cases of Dengue Fever within the territory, as detailed in a health advisory issued over the weekend. This outbreak has prompted a...
Pacific Islanders lead effort to link culture with mental wellness
Marianas Variety
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Becky Mettao leads a group discussion at a workshop that concluded on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. Photo by Andrew Roberto AT a community mental health workshop held on Thursday, Aug. 7 at LaoLao Bay Resort, the Community Guidance Center offered its...
Scientists in American Samoa identified fossilized human remains that could be among the oldest in Polynesia.
Samoa News
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August 5, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Deep in the volcanic terrain of American Samoa, researchers have uncovered fragmentary fossilized human remains. These ancient bones may represent some of the earliest human footprints in Polynesia. The discovery site,...
Health warning for American Samoa
Samoa News
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July 28, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa's Department of Health is warning about the risk of leptospirosis after rainfall in the territory. Leptospirosis is spread through the urine of infected animals and can be found in contaminated water or...
Organ transplant service not available in Guam, CNMI and American Samoa despite rise in kidney disease
The Pacific Island Times
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July 24, 2025
Compared to the U.S. mainland, American territories in the Pacific have a higher number of people with chronic kidney disease and its advanced stage, end-stage renal disease, yet those numbers have not translated into more organ transplants being...
‘Clinical Obesity’ Definition Shifts Obesity Prevalence
Medscape
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The adoption of the new “clinical obesity” definition alters prevalence estimates of obesity in many parts of the world compared with BMI-based definitions, new data suggested. In January 2025, a Lancet Commission proposed that the diagnosis of...
Utah State Depth Chart Preview: Defensive Line
Mountain West Connection - Colorado
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August 18, 2025
Utah State’s Fall camp is in full swing as the Aggies prepare for the 2025 season with their season opener against UTEP less than a month out. There are still some questions about the depth chart, especially at receiver and at offensive line, but...
More months, more benefits: Breastfeeding builds a healthier future for the Marianas
The Guam Daily Post
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Science is beginning to paint a clearer picture of how long-term breastfeeding benefits human health as babies and beyond. In its 2020–2025 edition, the “Dietary Guidelines for Americans” includes diet recommendations for the first time for...
Public Health gets $39M for Medicaid program
Pacific Daily News
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services awarded the Department of Public Health and Social Services $39 million for the island’s Medicaid program, Adelup said in a Friday release. The Office of the Governor said the funding will usher in a...
Acting Governor hosts luncheon for students who attended Pre Health Academy
Talanei
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July 30, 2025
Acting Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr. hosted a celebratory luncheon honoring eight students from American Samoa who recently returned from completing the 2025 Create and Navigate Opportunities in Education (CANOE) Summer Pre-Health Academy held in...