12 Countries in the World That Span Two or More Continents

Have you ever been to a country that spans more than one continent? Imagine stepping into two different worlds, two different continents, all within the borders of a single nation. These transcontinental countries offer travellers the unique...

Buhr confirmed by Senate as ASPA board member

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Mr. Douglas Buhr to the Board of Directors of the American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA), approving his appointment yesterday morning by a vote of 10 to 2. Mr. Buhr will serve...

When does daylight saving time just end permanently? Here's the holdup

Many Americans wish to end the biannual clock changes, but are divided on whether to permanently adopt daylight saving time or standard time. Florida passed a law in 2018 to make daylight saving time permanent, but the change requires an act of...

Samoa prime minister urges Atoa o Samoa Talks to be held sooner rather than later

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Fosi is urging for the next Atoa o Samoa Talks with the American Samoa Government to be scheduled sooner rather than later, following the last meeting held on October...

Illinois residents to turn back clocks for DST soon. What to know

Top teen footballer heads for U-17 World Cup, with UK opportunities to follow

10 October, 2025 On the mark… Ariana Vosper after scoring against American Samoa at the Oceania U16 tournament in Samoa in August Fifteen-year-old Ariana Vosper is off to the Under-17 Women’s Football World Cup, and has every chance of a bright...

Pacific economies will grow in 2025, but turbulence likely ahead

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is offering a sunny outlook on the Pacific economy, but with clouds on the horizon. In its latest forecasts, the Bank puts economic growth at 4.1 percent regionwide, while projecting a...

Off-island nominee to ASPA Board has local project experience

The Senate held a confirmation hearing Wednesday for one of the new nominees to the Board of Directors of the American Samoa Power Authority, Mr Douglas Buhr. He is to be the engineer expert on the board and one of the two off-island members. Buhr...

ASVB celebrates Paogo Cultural Week photo & caption

The American Samoa Visitors Bureau (ASVB) proudly marked a milestone with the first Paogo Cultural Week 2025, celebrating the Paogo (Ulafala) and the traditions of the Samoan people. The week featured dance, crafts, agriculture, and the...

Amata issues update on status of critical services during shutdown

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata has released a statement and informational update on the partial government shutdown, adding details to remarks she posted to her facebook page yesterday. She reiterates that she...

Pacific beauty queens set to shine

Source: Fiji Government / Facebook Fiji will host the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant in February, returning as the venue after a seven-year gap. Minister for Local Government Maciu Nalumisa announced that Fiji will host the 37th Miss Pacific Island...

TAO audit reveals past ASG practice of using dept operating expense budgets to fund infrastructure projects

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The infrastructural projects by the previous administration were funded using multiple sources, including departmental operating expense budgets and special programs; and that their incurred travel costs were in the...

Reserve Airmen of the 79th ARS Carry Warrior DNA Into the KC-46 Era

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES 10.12.2025 TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The story of the 79th Air Refueling Squadron began on the beaches of Normandy and continues today in the skies of the Pacific. From dropping paratroopers...

Time change 2025: What to know about daylight saving time

Daylight saving time will end on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, when clocks "fall back" one hour at 2 a.m. Despite the Senate passing the Sunshine Protection Act in 2022, there is no permanent end to the time change. President Donald Trump has expressed a...

Pacific Islands News Roundup – October 10 – 16, 2025

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Bill would remove off island directors from ASPA Board

Seventeen of the twenty-one members of the House of Representatives have introduced a bill that eliminates the requirement that two members of the American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) Board of Director be from off-island. According to the bill,...

Voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia set to depart on next leg of voyage in Pacific

Hōkūleʻan and Hikianalia departure from Bora Bora earlier this year. PC: Polynesian Voyaging Society / Michael Wilson As part of the Moananuiākea Voyage, the Polynesian Voyaging Society reports that voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia will...

2025 Mosooi Festival opens with spectacular entertainment

It was a spectacular premiere night for the 2025 Mosooi Festival of Arts and Humanities at Utulei Beach on Saturday night. Those who turned out were treated to a high standard of entertainment which included Samoan pese and siva, Polynesian...

Seven Dengue-Related Fatalities Reported in Samoa

(Vax-Before-Travel News)Dengue fever outbreaks have been on the rise across the Pacific Region for the last few years, and the Independent State of Samoa has been significantly impacted. According to the latest government data (Issue No.24), as of...

Who is Lindsey Langston? Miss United States wins restraining order

A Florida judge granted a protective injunction against U.S. Rep. Cory Mills for his ex-girlfriend, Lindsey Langston. Langston, the current Miss United States, accused Mills of harassment and threatening to release intimate videos after their...