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AS Economic Development Council welcomes DOI announcement
Talanei
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May 21, 2025
The Executive Director of the American Samoa Economic Development Council, John Wasko welcomes the announcement by the US Department of Interior that it’s initiating the process to evaluate a potential mineral lease sale in the waters off shore of...
Alabama AG Steve Marshall signs onto $7.4 billion Purdue settlement nationwide
Yellowhammer News - Alabama
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June 17, 2025
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced a nationwide $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners Monday. “Today is a testament to our steadfast commitment to providing justice and holding the Sackler family and Purdue...
U.S. Eyes Request To Extract South Pacific Ocean Minerals Near Samoa
Forbes
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Photo of American Samoa.getty For the first time in 30 years, the U.S. Department of the Interior plans to consider a lease to extract minerals in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf with a focus on South Pacific waters around American Samoa....
Conservation Groups Sue To Block Commercial Fishing In Pacific Monument
Honolulu Civil Beat - Hawaii
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May 23, 2025
The fishing has resumed in the deep ocean waters that were designated off-limits over a decade ago. Honolulu longliners wasted little time cashing in on President Donald Trump’s decision last month to lift the commercial fishing ban in the deep...
Memorial Day honors the sacrifice of US service members
Talanei
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May 23, 2025
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring Memorial Day 2025 and the memories of all the U.S. Service Members who gave their lives in service of the country with the following statement: “On Memorial Day, we are forever grateful to those Service...
Amata thanks BOEM for championing local consultation on minerals lease
Samoa News
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June 16, 2025
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement regarding the DOI announcement that the US is taking first steps toward a potential critical minerals lease, initiating an upcoming public comment process: “I’ve...
'Every Man And His Dog Is Coming': Samoan PM Warns Of Growing Geopolitical Interest In Pacific
Scoop
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Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific Presenter/Bulletin Editor Christina Persico, RNZ Pacific Bulletin Editor Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa says it is a tough time for the Pacific region as leaders navigate a dynamic geopolitical arena, with various...
High level political Talanoa Talks in Apia
Samoa News
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May 20, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Pacific islands Forum Review of the Regional Architecture, which began in 2024, is a strategic undertaking to ensure that the Pacific’s regional system is responsive and fit for purpose to implement the 2050...
Attorney General announces every state joined $7.4B settlement with Purdue Pharma
The Saratogian - New York
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June 17, 2025
NEW YORK — New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement in principle with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family,...
Northern Mariana Islands and Guam territorial delegates push for stronger support for veterans and caregivers
Pasquines
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May 22, 2025
Two delegates representing United States territories have introduced new legislation aimed at improving support for veterans and military families. The bills—introduced by Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds (R) of the Northern Mariana Islands and...
CHCC launches inaugural population health summit
Marianas Variety
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THE Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. on Monday launched the inaugural 2025 Pacific Population Health Summit at the Crowne Plaza’s Hibiscus and Azucena halls, with healthcare leaders and practitioners from across the Pacific sharing knowledge and...
New fellowship tackles climate issues on Guam, other US territories
The Guam Daily Post
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A new fellowship program aims to empower organizations and leaders across U.S. territories to address the unique challenges where climate change intersects with limited democratic representation. Right to Democracy, a nonprofit organization...
Trump has opened the deep sea for business, risking fragile environments we know nothing about
Salon
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May 21, 2025
When the submarine plunged to about 1,500 meters below sea level, ecologist Jeff Drazen asked the pilots to cut the strobe lights that had been guiding them through the pitch-black waters. For a moment, they continued falling to the sea floor in...
Masters graduate builds Pacific presence in Speech and Language Therapy field
Samoa Observer
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University of Auckland Masters graduate Roselie Leota says the courage of her parents to forge a new life in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland enabled the dream of her ancestors to be fulfilled. “This is not just my achievement but the continuation of a...
Young Pacific leaders talanoa on Ocean Health
TP+
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May 19, 2025
John Pulu | Presenter/ Reporter/Director A youth leadership conference for young Pacific People was held in French Polynesia earlier this year. Focusing on ocean prosperity, security and sustainability, it was part of the ‘Young Pacific Leaders...
Attorneys general reach $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma over opioid crisis
Palmetto State News - South Carolina
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June 16, 2025
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that all 55 attorneys general from eligible states and U.S. territories have agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. The agreement aims to...
AG Miyares Announces $7.4 Billion Purdue, Sackler Settlement
The Roanoke Star News - Virginia
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June 17, 2025
Attorney General Jason Miyares yesterday announced that 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. The Sackler...
DOI Opens Comment Period on Deep-Sea Mineral Mining
Talanei
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June 13, 2025
The Interior Department has taken the first formal step toward mineral leasing in federal waters near American Samoa. KHJ News Washington DC correspondent Matt Kaye reports… Interior has announced a Request for Information to consider possible...
State to receive up to $105.6 million from settlement with Purdue Pharma
Tacoma Weekly - Washington State
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SEATTLE 6/16/2025 – Attorney General Nick Brown today announced that all 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler...
No King’s protest in Guam demands protection of democracy and equal rights
RNZ
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June 16, 2025
Demonstrators in Dededo, Guam, holding signs with various messages during the 2025 No King's rally. Photo: RNZ Pacific / Naina Rao Chanting under the midday sun and holding signs that read 'No Kings in America' and 'In Solidarity with Los...