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ASCC hosts accreditation visit by higher education leader
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — An accredited status enables an institution to qualify for federal grants and contracts, to distribute federal financial aid to its students, and for students’
American Samoa’s deep-sea mining advocate obtains observer status in International Seabed Authority
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The U.S Geological Survey has estimated there is 10 billion tons of subsea electric vehicle-critical minerals lying on the ocean floor within American Samoa’s e
Gov-elect looks to collaborate with outgoing admin for smooth transition
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor-elect Pula Nikolao Pula sent a letter to the Gov. Lemanu P. S. Mauga and Lt. Gov. La’apui Talauega E.V.
Territory prepares to reflect on the many blessings we receive
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Gov. Lemanu P. S.
2025 Lunar Calendars Now Available
The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council is pleased to announce the availability of the 2025 traditional lunar calendar for American Samoa.
Molia se alii ina ua ai’u i le leai o se meaai na totoe mai i le toanai i le aso Sa
Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOA
Man suspicious about his girlfriend allegedly threatens his brother
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 20, 2024, a male individual contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report that his brother allegedly threatened him with a machete because
Man and brother-in-law both arrested after alleged assault
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 19, 2024, a male individual (reporter) contacted the Tafuna Police Substation to report that he was allegedly assaulted by his brother-in-law.


![Ms. Melynie Schiel (2nd right), a Vice President of the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), made a site visit to ASCC earlier this month. Here, Ms. Schiel is seen with ASCC leaders (left to right) Vice President of Administration and Finance Mr. Sonny Leomiti, Vice President of Academic, Community and Student Affairs Dr. Letupu Moananu, ASCC President Dr. Rosevonne Pato and Office of Institutional Effectiveness Director Mr. Tauvela Fale. ( [photo: J. Kneubuhl] Accrediting team with ASCC staff](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ascc_site_visit_by_accjc_2.jpg?itok=1vVgbB2H)
![“It’s important because American Samoa now has a voice among global leaders in environment, science and humanitarian efforts,” said John Wasko, ASEDC executive director. [SN file photo] John Wasko](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/wasko_1434_0.jpg?itok=4y9_ecbo)






