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State reports 6th travel-related dengue virus case of 2025
Maui Now - Hawaii
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Aedes albopictus is a widespread invasive mosquito in Hawai’i. Photo Credit: James Gathany, CDC. The Hawai‘i Department of Health has confirmed a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of dengue cases to six in...
Guam’s girls beach volleyball team defeats Australia
The Guam Daily Post
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Guam’s U18 girls beach volleyball team delivered a statement victory on Monday, defeating powerhouse Australia in three sets at the Oceania U18 Beach Volleyball Championships in Honiara, Solomon Islands. With the win, Guam remained undefeated and...
Local artisans gather for “Crafting Success” workshop in Tafuna
Samoa News
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June 27, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Hosted by the American Samoa Visitors Bureau in partnership with the Territorial Administration on Aging (TAOA), the “Crafting Success” workshop was held on June 25th at the TAOA Fale Samoa in Tafuna. The half-day...
I've been to all 63 US national parks and ranked them from my least favorite to my top pick for travelers
Business Insider
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April 8, 2025
2025-04-08T13:04:01Z I've been to all 63 US national parks and ranked them from my least favorite to my top pick. I think parks like Congaree, Petrified Forest, and Channel Islands are best suited for a day trip. Visiting Badlands, White Sands,...
Two of American Samoa's top junior tennis players continue to impress on the international stage
Samoa News
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January 8, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Joella Ioane and Hermann Thomsen recently competed in the Albury Tennis Association's Margaret Court Cup in Melbourne, Australia, as part of Team Pacific Oceania. This team comprises junior players from various Pacific...
'Huge win for our girls': Guam players shock Australia in beach volleyball
Pacific Daily News
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Guam’s U18 Girls Beach Volleyball Team delivered a statement victory on Monday, defeating powerhouse Australia in three sets, 19-21, 21-19 and 15-10, at the Oceania U18 Beach Volleyball Championships. With the win, Guam remains undefeated and will...
GUAM GIRLS SHOCK AUSTRALIA IN BEACH VBALL
GSPN
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April 8, 2025
PRESS RELEASE – Guam’s U18 Girls Beach Volleyball Team delivered a statement victory on Monday, defeating powerhouse Australia in three sets 19-21, 21-19, 15-10 at the Oceania U18 Beach Volleyball Championships. With the win, Guam remains...
American Samoa's island-wide desexing effort to control animal population
RNZ
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November 27, 2024
cat and dog look on a white background Photo: 123RF A spray and neuter village outreach clinic in American Samoa successfully performed almost 700 surgeries in 24 days to control the island's animal population. According to the American Samoan...
U18 TEAMS BEGIN OCEANIA BEACH VICTORIOUS
GSPN
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April 7, 2025
PRESS RELEASE – Guam’s youth beach volleyball teams made a strong statement on opening day at the Oceania U18 Beach Volleyball Championships, sweeping all three matches in straight sets on Saturday at the SIFF Academy. The tandem of Niesha Chen...
American Samoa delegate says Whipps' reelection keeps US-Palau alliance intact
The Pacific Island Times
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November 22, 2024
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. meets with American Samoa Rep. Uifa’atali Aumua Amata during a congressional delegation's visit to Koror in August 2023. Photo courtesy of the Office of Rep. Uifa’atali Aumua Amata By Pacific Island Times News...
Swimmer Amaya Bollinger wins silver in 200M butterfly
The Guam Daily Post
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Guam earned its first swimming medal at the 12th Pacific Mini Games on Thursday in Koror, Palau. Amaya Bollinger delivered a standout performance in the 200-meter butterfly, capturing silver - on her 17th birthday - in 2 minutes 24.77 seconds....
American Samoa National Park Awaits the Adventurous Traveler
The Alexander City Outlook - Alabama
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November 11, 2024
Nestled below the equator, American Samoa National Park’s rainforests, coral reefs, and vibrant Samoan culture await — if you're willing to go the distance. × Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in...
Traveler from territory escapes jail time in Samoa
Talanei
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February 6, 2025
A citizen of the Philippines who had traveled from American Samoa to Samoa when caught with methamphetamine in July of last year, escaped jail time but was fined $4,000 tālā by the Samoa Supreme Court on Wednesday. Samoa Observer reports Arianne...
Samoa journalist surrenders passport after defamation charges lodged
Samoa News
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June 25, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Samoa Observer is reporting that the president of the Journalist Association of Samoa, appeared in the Samoa District Court Tuesday morning (Samoa time) to answer to defamation charges. Lagi Keresoma, also known as...
American Samoa Kicks Off the 2024 Cruise Ship Season with Disney Wonder
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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October 17, 2024
On October 10th, 2024, American Samoa marked the beginning of the 2024 cruise ship season with the arrival of the Disney Wonder. The wharf buzzed with activity as local vendors offered crafts and cuisine to welcome tourists. The day included...
Governor tells delegate: We’re in full agreement on importance of tourism
Marianas Variety
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U.S. Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds stands next to President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. She and several of her colleagues from the 119th Congress met with Trump. King-Hinds said she appreciated the opportunity...
Samoa customs intercepts drugs on traveler from territory
Talanei
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March 20, 2025
A Fijian national who traveled from American Samoa on Wednesday is under police custody in Samoa following the discovery of illicit drugs and related paraphernalia at the Faleolo Regional Airport. Customs officers intercepted a zip-lock bag...
A glimpse into the 2025 Pacific Mini Games - voices of athletes in Palau
RNZ
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July 3, 2025
2025 Palau Mini Games enters its fifth day of competition on Friday. Photo: Facebook / Palau 2025 Pacific Mini Games The 2025 Pacific Mini Games has been a colourful affair so far, bringing together 23 Pacific nations to compete in a variety of...
4 ‘International’ Destinations Where Americans Can Travel Without a Passport
Travel Awaits
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March 25, 2025
Remember the days when you didn’t need a passport to enter Mexico or Canada? Videos by TravelAwaits Technically, Americans are still allowed to enter and exit Mexico and Canada via land or sea without a passport… with a NEXUS card, that is....
Tahiti's golden run continues at Palau Mini Games
RNZ
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July 2, 2025
PNG’s weightlifting queen, Dika Toua, has claimed 2 Gold and 1 Silver in the Women’s 53kg category on 2 July. Photo: Team PNG Facebook The Tahitians have opened a wider gap between themselves and the rest of the pack on the medal table at the...