by Sandra King | Jul 25, 2026 | My Vision for the Future
Chairman, distinguished members of the American Samoa Democratic Party, family, and friends— I stand before you deeply humbled and profoundly grateful to accept the endorsement of the American Samoa Democratic Party, as its candidate for Delegate to the United States...
by Sandra King | Jun 12, 2026 | Deep Sea Mining
There are moments in history when a people must decide what they value more: immediate economic promises or the protection of an inheritance that can never be replaced. For American Samoa, that moment has arrived. The debate over deep-sea mining is not simply about...
by Sandra King | Jun 11, 2026 | Deep Sea Mining
Supporters of deep-sea mining present it as an economic opportunity for American Samoa. They promise jobs, government revenues, and a new industry built around the extraction of polymetallic nodules from our Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The federal government has...
by Sandra King | Jun 10, 2026 | Deep Sea Mining
The debate over deep-sea mining is often framed as a choice between economic opportunity and environmental protection. But before we can make informed decisions about mining the ocean floor, we must confront a simple reality: There is still far more we do not know...
by Sandra King | Jun 9, 2026 | Deep Sea Mining
Deep-sea mining did not suddenly emerge in 2025, bringing us to the brink of federal leases being issued within American Samoa’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The developments unfolding today are the result of decades of federal policy, scientific research,...
by Sandra King | Mar 3, 2026 | Afio Mai, Welcome
With faith, humility, and a deep sense of duty to American Samoa, I am announcing my candidacy for Delegate to the United States Congress in the November 3, 2026 election. I am running because American Samoa cannot afford to be passive while decisions are made in...
by Sandra King | Aug 26, 2025 | Afio Mai, Welcome
My submission to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) Request for Information and Interest: Commercial Leasing for Outer Continental Shelf Minerals Offshore American Samoa Submitted originally August 14, 2025. Click here for original submission on BOEM...
by Sandra King | May 21, 2023 | Afio Mai, Welcome
Welcome! Finally! After many years of brewing this passion project of mine, I am excited to officially welcome you to my blog. If you saw on my FB page the obscure countdown I did, that was my subtle way of introducing what I hope will be...
