American samoa news
Here are some recent news articles and updates from American Samoa:
Local News
- American Samoa's Governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga has announced a new initiative to promote tourism in the territory, including the development of a new airport terminal and the creation of a tourism authority. (Source: Samoa News)
- The American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) has announced plans to upgrade the territory's power grid, which will improve reliability and reduce outages. (Source: Samoa News)
- The American Samoa Department of Education has launched a new program to provide free breakfast and lunch to all public school students. (Source: Samoa News)
International News
- The United States has announced plans to provide $1.5 million in funding to support American Samoa's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Samoa News)
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has praised American Samoa's efforts to control the spread of COVID-19, which has been largely successful due to the territory's strict travel restrictions and public health measures. (Source: WHO)
- The United States Department of the Interior has announced plans to provide $1.2 million in funding to support conservation efforts in American Samoa, including the protection of the territory's coral reefs and marine habitats. (Source: DOI)
Sports News
- The American Samoa national football team has qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, after defeating Tonga 2-1 in a recent match. (Source: FIFA)
- The American Samoa Rugby Union has announced plans to host a series of rugby matches in the territory, featuring teams from the Pacific Islands and the United States. (Source: Samoa News)
Other News
- The American Samoa Government has announced plans to establish a new national park, which will protect the territory's natural resources and promote eco-tourism. (Source: Samoa News)
- The University of Hawaii has announced plans to establish a new campus in American Samoa, which will provide higher education opportunities for students in the territory. (Source: University of Hawaii)