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American Samoa Power Authority to Deploy Itron’s AMI Technology
The American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) is partnering with Itron to modernize its electricity distribution system through the deployment of an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) solution. The project includes smart electric meters, the...
VOLCANO WATCH: Volcano, Earthquake Monitoring In American Samoa
(BIVN) – From this week’s Volcano Watch article, written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates: American Samoa is a United States territory which comprises the easternmost islands of a volcanic island...

American Samoa Power Authority to deploy Itron’s AMI solution
LIBERTY LAKE, Wash — American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) will implement Itron, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:ITRI) Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) solution to modernize its electricity distribution network, according to a press release statement. Itron,...

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...

Four new members nominated to ASPA Board
The Governor has nominated four new members to the Board of Directors of the American Samoa Power Authority. They are Talaimalo Marcellus Uiagalelei, Tamaalemalo Tasi Mauga who replaces Leilua Stevenson, Douglas Buhr who replaces Fonoti Perelini...

Designing and Implementing a Counterspace: The Burke Museum’s Research Family
In the spring of 2013, a group of Pacific Islander students at the University of Washington (UW) in Seattle created the first version of an initiative known as Research Family. As its name implies, Research Family brings family-like relationships...

SmartCatch AI : A new tool designed to support Sustainable fishing in Fiji
A NEW and improved ocean portal has been unveiled at the Pacific Islands Ocean Conference in Honiara. This innovative platform is designed to place accessible, reliable, and user-friendly ocean and climate data directly in the hands of island...
Pacific islands bound by climate change, divided by deep-sea mining: Nauru…
“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 agreed. At the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly...

From Clarion-Clipperton to Clean Tech: The Debate Over Seabed Mineral
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with a global expert on minerals processing and battery minerals, Lyle Trytten. We were closing out an engagement to do a...

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...

NM State Faces First Road Test, Opens League Play at LA Tech
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- After opening the season with a pair of home wins to record one of the best starts its recent history, NM State will officially begin Conference USA play as it makes its first road trip of the season to take on a...

Pacific youth gather in Nadi for STEM leadership symposium
A regional symposium aimed at empowering young leaders through science and technology offically opened in Nadi, with a call for greater collaboration to address the Pacific’s shared challenges. Officiating at the STEMtastic Adventures with Young...

CJPA opens workshops for multi-disciplinary training for First Responders
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With the support of the current administration, the Criminal Justice Planning Agency through a VAWA STOP grant will deliver a series of workshops in American Samoa beginning with two one-day trainings for LBJ medical...

These are science’s boldest ideas to cool our heating planet
Human life is facing one of the biggest challenges in its history. Rampant climate change, driven by industrial activity, threatens our entire civilisation. The destabilised currents, intensifying heat waves and increasingly frequent storms are a...

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...

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...

Fono approves, sends to Governor FY2026 budget bill
The House and Senate reached agreement Tuesday morning on a final version of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget for ASG. At a conference committee the two chambers approved the House version of the budget bill. A reduction of $519,000 that the Senate...

Seabed Mining Under the Microscope: A Techno-Economic Reality Check
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with a global expert on minerals processing and battery minerals, Lyle Trytten. We were closing out an engagement to do a...
VOLCANO WATCH: The Wild Job Of HVO Field Technicians
(BIVN) – This week’s Volcano Watch article was written by Miki Warren, a USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory field engineer: The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) monitors volcanic activity across the Hawaiian Islands and American Samoa,...