![ASCC graduate and former Phi Theta Kappa honor society member Wittenberg Mariner (right) gave the keynote speech at the PTK Induction Ceremony last week, during which 16 new members joined the prestigious honor society. Also pictured is ASCC Director of Curriculum and Assessment, Evelyn Gibbs Fruean. [photo: J. Kneubuhl]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ASCC-PTK%20%281%29.jpg?itok=kIhRAPFV "ASCC graduate and former Phi Theta Kappa honor society member Wittenberg Mariner (right) gave the keynote speech at the PTK Induction Ceremony last week, during which 16 new members joined the prestigious honor society. Also pictured is ASCC Director of Curriculum and Assessment, Evelyn Gibbs Fruean. [photo: J. Kneubuhl]")
The Alpha Epsilon Mu Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society at the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) held its fall 2017 induction ceremony this past Thursday, Septem
To ensure that all ASG entities work collaboratively on all government matters and to eliminate the “bad habit of assumption,” Gov.
![Port Administration director Taimalelagi Dr. Claire Poumele (left) and Attorney General Talauega Eleasalo Ale (right) during Tuesday’s Senate Transportation/ Port Committee on the proposed hikes in port fees and charges. [photo: FS]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Port%20n%20AG%200313.jpg?itok=bLeKuEo5 "Port Administration director Taimalelagi Dr. Claire Poumele (left) and Attorney General Talauega Eleasalo Ale (right) during Tuesday’s Senate Transportation/ Port Committee on the proposed hikes in port fees and charges. [photo: FS]")
Some senators have voiced their support of an Administration bill seeking to increase port fees and charges, which has remained the same for more than three decades.
During a ceremony earlier this month, 16 young men and women who are students at the American Samoa Community College were inducted into the Alpha Epsilon Mu chapter of the prestigious Phi Theta Ka
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E 2 moliaga mamafa ua tu’uaia ai nei e le malo se ali’i mai Iliili, e mafua mai i tu’uaiga i lona umia fa’asolitulafono lea o vaega o fualaau fa’asaina o le aisa.
Out and about in the Athletes Village in our cool Carl's Jr. T-shirts and hats! Yup, Carl's Jr. is the pioneer of the great American Burger!.
![Amata with students at A.P. Lutali Elementary School. [courtesy photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Amata%20with%20elementary%20students%20in%20October%202015.jpg?itok=tAHk_oRC "Amata with students at A.P. Lutali Elementary School. [courtesy photo]")
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Aumua Amata was pleased to welcome a $250,000 federal literacy grant for the American Samoa Department of Education.
![Congresswoman Aumua Amata with Assistant Secretary Doug Domenech prior to the confirmation hearing in July. [courtesy photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Amata%20n%20Domenech%20Hearing%201%20copy.jpg?itok=pDl-axF2 "Congresswoman Aumua Amata with Assistant Secretary Doug Domenech prior to the confirmation hearing in July. [courtesy photo]")
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