Health Department warns of multiple frozen shrimp recalls

1/3 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY FDA 2/3 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY FDA 3/3 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY FDA State health officials are alerting Hawaii residents to a frozen, raw shrimp recall due to possible Cesium-137...

5 Saipan, Yap, Pohnpei students get total $50K as 2025-2026 APIA Scholars-Bank of Guam cohort

Bank of Guam announced that five students from Saipan, Yap and Pohnpei will receive a combined $50,000 over four years as 2025-2026 APIA Scholars–Bank of Guam cohort. In a release, Bank of Guam said this marks another milestone in its long...

Sea Port recalls jumbo raw shrimp over possible cesium-137 contamination

Voluntary recall covers Sea Port brand frozen raw easy peel white shrimp, jumbo 16/20 count/lb, in 1-lb and 2-lb bags. Distributed in small volumes to retailers in AK, CA, HI, MT, OR, WA and American Samoa between July 10 and Sept. 22, 2025; no...

American Samoa says no to deep-sea mining. The Trump administration might do it anyway.

In early August, in the village of Utulei on the eastern shore of Tatuila, the largest of seven islands that make up American Samoa, more than two dozen local residents gathered in an auditorium. They were there to learn about a proposal to allow...

FEATURE ǀ American Samoa says no to deep-sea mining. The Trump administration might do it anyway.

A view of the harbor at Pago Pago, American Samoa. AP via Grist IN early August, in the village of Utulei on the eastern shore of Tatuila, the largest of seven islands that make up American Samoa, more than two dozen local residents gathered in an...

More radioactive shrimp found, recall issued for frozen seafood sold in six states across the US

The FDA warns that long-term, repeated low-dose exposure can damage DNA in human cells and increase the risk of cancer. WASHINGTON — Even more shrimp is being recalled because it could be radioactive, federal regulators announced this week. Some...

10 countries and territories where the US dollar is the official currency

Did you know that the influence of the US dollar stretches far beyond America’s borders. Not only is it the official currency of the United States, it is also one of the world’s strongest and most trusted forms of money. Governments across the...

Pacific islands bound by climate change, divided by deep-sea mining: Nauru swimming against the tide

Deep-sea mining equipment. Photo courtesy of Impossible Metals “The climate crisis is not up for debate,” Micronesian President Wesley Simina said. “The only question is whether we will act with the urgency it demands.” Pacific island leaders...

TAO audit of FY25 budget finds shortfall due to overly optimistic revenue projections

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Territorial Audit Office conducted an audit of American Samoa’s Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Local budget at the request of Governor Pulaalii N. Pula. Dated July 14, 2025, Mike Edmonds, Territorial Auditor, noted that...

Corporations apprised of regulations for hiring foreign nationals

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Attorney General’s Office is advising corporations on the requirements for sponsoring foreign nationals. Regulations that have been on the books, but not particularly enforced — until now. In a notice issued on...

Interest earned from ARPA funds with Zions Bank total $14 million

The interest earned from ARPA funding with Zions Bank is $14 million. ASG Treasurer Donald Kruse provided this information Thursday to the joint legislative budget committees. Senate President Tuaolo Manaia Fruean, who’s also the chairman of the...

Samoa Shipping Corporation: Vacancy – Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Samoa Shipping Corporation: Vacancy – Mechanical Maintenance EngineerSeptember 10, 2025Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn More Related posts: JOB VACANCY : FINANCE ASSISTANT EATHU CASTING AND FORGING CO., LTD CBS Security Officer – Vacancy...

Union Saint-Gilloise v Newcastle Live TV – Global channel listings on Wednesday

Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Union Saint-Gilloise v Newcastle Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Wednesday (5.45pm (UK) kick-off). The Newcastle United players looking to bank...

Amata’s IGIA message focused on local economic growth and inclusion in key Federal programs

Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata gave remarks Thursday at the Interagency Group on Insular Affairs (IGIA), a special mid-year session hosted by the Department of the Interior (DOI) at their DC headquarters, and focused her remarks...

Amata’s message to IGIA focused on economic growth & inclusion in key federal programs

Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata in her remarks at Thursday’s meeting of the Interagency Group on Insular Affairs (IGIA) thanked the Trump administration for the April 17 Executive Order reopening fishing in the Pacific Remote Islands Marine...

Governor nominates two new members of the Retirement Fund board

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has announced revisions to his nominations for members of the American Samoa Government Employees Retirement Fund Board of Trustees, reflecting a commitment to enhancing the governance of...

Marking anniversary of 2009 earthquakes and tsunami

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Today marks a solemn anniversary—16 years since two powerful earthquakes violently shook the waters between Samoa and American Samoa. These colossal tremors unleashed devastating tsunami waves that surged up to an...

FY 2026 budget proposal reduced after salary adjustments for unconfirmed directors

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The House of Representatives has finalized the budget for the American Samoa Government for Fiscal Year 2026, resulting in a reduction from the initial budget proposal. The government initially proposed a budget of...

Fairness of children’s book funded by deep sea mining company questioned

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A children's book exploring the idea of deep sea nodules was paid for by a charity established and funded by a Cook Islands seabed mining company. "I know of a treasure. It's ancient and old. A treasure of marvels and...

Drummond demands companies end predatory AI interactions with kids

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Attorney General Gentner Drummond has warned major artificial intelligence companies to stop hurting kids. In a letter to a dozen companies, including Apple, Google, Meta and Microsoft, Drummond and a coalition of 43 other...