May 2017
![[SN file photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/AM%20Samoa%20HC_12.jpeg?itok=OaerncYK "[SN file photo]")
Virgin Samoa joint venture to be decided within five months
![[Photo: 123RF via RNZI]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/eight_col_virgin%20air.jpeg?itok=r0VGXmhv "[Photo: 123RF via RNZI]")
The Samoa government has extended the license for air service of Virgin Samoa by another five month.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson considering run for White House
![Dwayne Johnson arrived at the May 2015 premiere of “San Andreas” at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. Johnson told GQ for a story published today that he is seriously considering a run for president. [AP file photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/the%20rock.jpeg?itok=eHd0H88d "Dwayne Johnson arrived at the May 2015 premiere of “San Andreas” at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. Johnson told GQ for a story published today that he is seriously considering a run for president. [AP file photo]")
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After conquering Hollywood, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson may have his sights set on the White House.
Two American Samoans offered Appointments to U.S. Naval Academy
Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Aumua Amata, sent out her heartfelt congratulations to two American Samoan students who were offered fully qualified offers of appointment to the United Sta
Governor recommends all ASG entities have an office in Manu’a, including Amata
Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga has made a recommendation for all ASG entities to have an office in Manu’a, including offices for the Legislature and Congresswoman Aumua Amata.
McDonald’s scholar graduates
![[Courtesy photo of Su’a Family]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/McDs%20Scholarship%20recepient.jpg?itok=8Y4_bmFf "[Courtesy photo of Su’a Family]")
Lina Allele Su’a, a recipient of the McDonald’s American Samoa Scholarship, graduated this semester, Spring 2017, with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Hawaii- West Oahu.
NASA sees Tropical Cyclone Ella affecting American Samoa
![NASA's Terra satellite passed over Ella on May 9 at 2210 UTC and saw a somewhat elongated center of circulation located west of American Samoa. A band of thunderstorms east of the center were affecting the U.S. territory. Credit: NASA Goddard MODIS Rapid Response [photo: via Phys.org]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/21-nasaseestrop.jpeg?itok=lt5tJ44- "NASA's Terra satellite passed over Ella on May 9 at 2210 UTC and saw a somewhat elongated center of circulation located west of American Samoa. A band of thunderstorms east of the center were affecting the U.S. territory. Credit: NASA Goddard MODIS Rapid Response [photo: via Phys.org]")
NASA's Terra satellite passed over Tropical Cyclone Ella in the Southern Pacific Ocean and visible light imagery on May 9 revealed thick bands of thunderstorms over the islands of American Samoa.
“2Samoa Battle”
One of the local head coaches of the ASBF, Leilua Aoao (left) with some of the future fighters of American Samoa, now ready for the “2Samoa Battle” this weekend at the Maliu Mai Beach Resort.
Tala I Vaifanua
Ose va’aiga i le tama’ita’i o Lina Aolele Su’a ua fa’ai’u ana a’oa’oga ma le fa’ailoga Bachelor of Science in Accounting po’o BSc Su’etusi ma Tausitusi mai le Iunivesite o Hawaii Manoa i le masina nei, ma ua fiafia tele e fa’ailoa mai, “O le sikolasipi na ou maua mai le McDonalds American Samoa ua mafai ai ona totogia la’u a’oga, fa’afetai tele!” [ata foa’i]
O se va’aiga i le ta’atia mai o le galuega i le auvae mauga o Fatumafuti. [ata: Leua Aiono Frost]
FA’AU’U LINA A. SU’A UH MANOA-SIKOLASIPI A LE MCDONALDS