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ASCC to hold 82nd Commencement Ceremony this Friday
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Friday, May 9, 2025 — The American Samoa Community College (ASCC) will hold its 82nd Commencement Ceremony this Friday, May 16th, beginning at 10 a.m.
Young man charged with statutory rape, and claims the unborn child is not his
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 26, 2025 parents of a 15-year-old female (a minor) walked into the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report that their daughter was allegedly pregnan
Father allegedly threatened after he refused to let son use the car
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 5, 2025, the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) received a call from a father requesting assistance regarding his son who was allegedly causing a disturbanc
Cultural backlash over Auckland-based kava business
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A new Auckland-based kava business has found itself at the heart of a cultural debate, with critics raising concerns about appropriation, authenticity, and the
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — U.S. Congress, U.S. State Department, and U.S.
2025 High School Boys Soccer League Championship showdown
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No way to hire anyone, anytime
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A post on social media is highlighting the Pula and Pulu Administration’s continuing problems it has with appointing or nominating people to be heads of governm
Laumua dance group performs in Washington State photo & caption
“Laumua” made up of Samoan High School students, represented the Samoan community at the prestigious La’u Samoa Academic and Cultural Awareness Dance Competition held in Washington State.
Avea le auai atu o nisi i le faamasinoga o tagatanu’u a Amerika Samoa ma fa’amalosi’au
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![Longstanding community educator Adrian Fa'amalolo Vasai will be the keynote speaker at the 82nd ASCC Commencement Ceremony this Friday, May 16th. She has a combined experience of 34 years as a teacher, 18 of which she spent at ASCC before accepting the ASG position of Vocational Rehabilitation Director in January of this year. [Courtesy Photo] Adrian Fa'amalolo Vasai](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/adrian_vasai.jpeg?itok=q-y5nc8T)


![Vibes Kava founders, Charles (left) and Derek (right). The pair launched their kava business earlier this year, promoting it as a space for connection and community. [Photo: Brady Dyer / BradyDyer.com] Vibes Kava founders, Charles (left) and Derek (right).](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/kava_business_partners_copy.jpg?itok=HwmY5S-q)
![U.S. Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues Ellen Germain, U.S. Consulate Munich Consul General Dr. James Miller, U.S. Rep. Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Adam T. Ropelewski, and Command Sgt. Maj. Randy A. Rivera stand in front of a memorial on May 2, 2025, at a ceremony outside Waakirchen, Germany, for the 80th anniversary of the liberation of prisoners on the Nazi death march from the Dachau concentration camp. The event, presented by the German War Graves Commission, placed a plaque honoring the Soldiers of the 522nd Field Artillery Battalion, at the time part of 7th U.S. Army, who along with units of the 4th Infantry Division liberated thousands of prisoners near this location on May 2, 1945. [Photo by Maj. Jonathon Lewis] Amata and others](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/amata_others_dvids_.jpeg?itok=4wcMtdCw)
![Action from the final week of round-robin play at the ASFF fields in Pago Pago, where the Tafuna Warriors faced off against the Leone Lions. The Warriors emerged victorious, securing their spot in the playoffs. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau] Action from the final week of round-robin play](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_1961.jpg?itok=RGuNIrra)


