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BOEM Moves to Next Steps in Deep Sea Mineral Leasing Effort
The Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is now taking the next steps in the Trump Administration’s deep-sea mineral leasing plans offshore American Samoa. KHJ News Washington DC correspondent Matt Kaye reports… The public...

Large seabed mineral reserves are within 1,000 mile radius of Am Samoa
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The total monetary value of seabed critical minerals in the South Pacific is estimated to be around US$20 trillion. This value includes vast reserves of cobalt, nickel, copper, manganese, and rare earth elements found...

End-of-Year benefits plus regular pay for ASNAP participants
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — (From the DHSS Director’s Office, Thursday, August 28, 2025) Director Panisia Neueli is delighted to announce that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service (USDA FNS), approved our request to issue...

Trump tariffs make shipping to US 'complex', NZ Post says
NZ Post services to the US should resume within weeks, as it figures its way through the Trump administration's tariffs. The postal service had temporarily suspended parcel services to the US because of confusion caused by the tariff regime. This...

Trump tariffs make shipping to US 'complex' - NZ Post
NZ Post said tax kicks in at the end of this week on all parcels. (File photo) Photo: Supplied / NZ Post NZ Post services to the US should resume within weeks, as it figures its way through the Trump administration's tariffs. The postal service...

Where Can Americans Vacation Without Needing A Passport?
The summer is almost over, and plenty of American citizens have traveled abroad to faraway destinations to enjoy tropical weather, white beaches, and exotic food. Yet, many people decided to stay at home. Some of them may have done so simply...

Hawai‘i federal lawmakers introduce resolution recognizing history, significance of Mauna Loa Observatory
U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono and U.S. Reps. Jill Tokuda and Ed Case, all Hawai‘i Democrats, introduced a resolution recognizing the nearly 70-year history and important contributions of Hawai‘i Island’s Mauna Loa Observatory. Mauna Loa Observatory....

First, American Samoa
HAGATNA (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES) — With the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management poised to decide soon on an application for deep-sea mining in the waters off American Samoa, advocates opposing the initiative hope to build a tidal wave of resistance...

Guam residents join other territories in petition opposing deep seabed mining in American Samoa
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,...

First, American Samoa: Territorial advocates warn Guam, CNMI can be the next target for deep-sea mining
With the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management poised to decide soon on an application for deep-sea mining in the waters off American Samoa, advocates opposing the initiative hope to build a tidal wave of resistance not just in American Samoa but...

Guam joins other territories in petition opposing deep seabed mining in American Samoa
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...

NZ Post halts some US shipping as Donald Trump tariffs take effect
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Federal funding available to strengthen energy efficiency in local homes
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting the announcement of an investment from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) from congressionally authorized and appropriated funding that will benefit families and communities...

Saturday storylines: UA battles Hawaii in Dick Tomey Bowl, Cats celebrate Polynesian heritage
Five storylines ahead of Arizona football's season opener against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Saturday night in Tucson. On and off the field, Arizona and Hawaii are connected in many ways. Leading up to the first meeting between Arizona and Hawaii...

Territories join American Samoa in fight against deep sea mining
A coalition of U.S. territories is rallying behind American Samoa's opposition to deep seabed mining, highlighting what advocates call a persistent pattern of federal decision-making that bypasses territorial voices on issues affecting their...

Climate change and other pressures on coral could undermine Ofu reefs
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The corals of Ofu are vibrant, diverse, and unusually tolerant of above-average water temperatures; other researchers have noted that these corals may provide critical insights into the potential of coral...

Pacific Islands focus: health, environmental, security and geopolitical updates
Calls to tackle violence against women in the Pacific region, efforts to alleviate the impacts of extreme heat, new guidelines to assist in protection of whales, and concerns about deep sea mining are among the topics covered in the latest edition...

Activists Release Petition Opposing Deep Seabed Mining off American Samoa
Two activist groups have issued a petition that opposes the imposition of deep seabed mining off American Samoa. The petition is organized by Right to Democracy and America the Beautiful for All Coalition in support of leaders and communities from...

State Dept. announces sea mining collaboration with Cook Islands
The State Department says the U.S. will collaborate with the Cook Islands on deep-sea mineral mining, at the same time the Trump Administration faces pushback on the issue in American Samoa. KHJ News Washington DC correspondent Matt Kaye reports…...

Delegate demanding territorial consent before seabed mining
Guam Del. James Moylan is calling for fundamental changes to federal decision-making processes, demanding that territories have the power to consent to, not just comment on, deep seabed mining and other extractive projects in their surrounding...