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![Mrs. Elinor Lutu-McMoore (center), an ASCC alumnus who is currently Acting Meteorologist-In-Charge with the National Weather Service, will give the keynote address at the 66th ASCC Commencement Ceremony, which takes place this Friday, May 19th. She is a proud graduate of ASCC who stood at ASCC 20 years ago as the Valedictorian of the College’s first fall graduating class in 1997. Commencement is set for this Friday, May 19 at 10 a.m. at the Gymnasium. See story inside. [Courtesy Photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ASCC%20Spring%202017%20Graduation%20Elinor.png?itok=VIIrG4X6 "Mrs. Elinor Lutu-McMoore (center), an ASCC alumnus who is currently Acting Meteorologist-In-Charge with the National Weather Service, will give the keynote address at the 66th ASCC Commencement Ceremony, which takes place this Friday, May 19th. She is a proud graduate of ASCC who stood at ASCC 20 years ago as the Valedictorian of the College’s first fall graduating class in 1997. Commencement is set for this Friday, May 19 at 10 a.m. at the Gymnasium. See story inside. [Courtesy Photo]")
The American Samoa Community College (ASCC) will hold its 66th Commencement Ceremony this Friday, May 19, beginning at 10 a.m. in the College’s Gymnasium. As always, the ASCC Student Services Division has invited a distinguished member of the community to give a keynote speech sure to inspire the...
![Tafuna High School JROTC group, who competed in the 8th Annual ROTC Brigade and took first place for the LET I division of the 8th Annual Academic Challenge. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TAFUNA HIGH SCHOOL JROTC GROUP! [photo: Tafuna JROTC staff]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Tafuna%20JROTC.jpg?itok=nKAd_TXt "Tafuna High School JROTC group, who competed in the 8th Annual ROTC Brigade and took first place for the LET I division of the 8th Annual Academic Challenge. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TAFUNA HIGH SCHOOL JROTC GROUP! [photo: Tafuna JROTC staff]")
Education director Dr. Ruth Matagi-Tofiga has congratulated Tafuna High School JROTC cadets who competed in the recent 8th Annual Academic Challenge and took first place for the LET I division.
There were 46 teams from across the nation, Asia and territories that competed in the Academic Challenge...
Education director Dr. Ruth Matagi-Tofiga has congratulated Tafuna High School JROTC cadets who competed in the recent 8th Annual Academic Challenge and took first place for the LET I division.
There were 46 teams from across the nation, Asia and territories that competed in the Academic Challenge...
![Rose Atoll Marine National Monument [photo: US Fish and Wildlife Service]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/rose%20atoll.jpeg?itok=y-6-A4DC "Rose Atoll Marine National Monument [photo: US Fish and Wildlife Service]")
There are already many public comments opposing any move by the federal government to remove previous presidential designation of the five marine monuments in the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean, such as the Rose Atoll in American Samoa.
“Rose Atoll must be protected as an uninhabited wildlife refuge,...
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A 20-year old man, who was charged in two separate cases involving burglary and stealing, will be sentenced next month after the defendant reached a plea agreement with the government and it was accepted by the court.
In the first case, Melvin Kuresa Eteuati was charged with one count each of...
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NOAA’s OFFICE OF NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARIES LAUNCHES VIRTUAL DIVE GALLERY
Can’t get over to your National Marine Sanctuaries? Thanks to the wonders of 360-degree photography and virtual reality, these underwater treasures now are as close as the tip of your fingers.
According to a media release...
![This undated photo provided by ASG Commerce Department, shows DOC director Keniseli Lafaele (far right), next to him is Paul Young, ASPA’s Managing Director and the Governor’s Tongan Liaison Officer, Sione Lousiale Lotolua Kava (far left) and officials of the Tonga Forestry and Milling Company in Tonga. In the background (on the right side) are electricity poles manufactured by the Tonga Forestry and Milling Company. [photo: provided by DOC]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Tonga%20trip.jpg?itok=4q64PvIw "This undated photo provided by ASG Commerce Department, shows DOC director Keniseli Lafaele (far right), next to him is Paul Young, ASPA’s Managing Director and the Governor’s Tongan Liaison Officer, Sione Lousiale Lotolua Kava (far left) and officials of the Tonga Forestry and Milling Company in Tonga. In the background (on the right side) are electricity poles manufactured by the Tonga Forestry and Milling Company. [photo: provided by DOC]")
Exploring “viable trade and commerce” between American Samoa and the Kingdom of Tonga was the focus of a recent visit by ASG officials to Nuku’alofa, with recommendations to be provided to Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga, says Commerce Department director Keniseli Lafaele, who led the territory’s...
![(Center) Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga, SVSG president Siliniu Lina Chan, and SVSG patron, First Lady Cynthia Malala Moliga, during a visit to the shelter in June 2016. [Courtesy photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Governor%20Lolo.jpg?itok=tZs8BHM- "(Center) Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga, SVSG president Siliniu Lina Chan, and SVSG patron, First Lady Cynthia Malala Moliga, during a visit to the shelter in June 2016. [Courtesy photo]")
In keeping his word to continue providing assistance for the children at the Campus of Hope, the American Samoa Governor and the Patron of the SVSG (American Samoa) Lolo Matalasi Moliga and his good lady Mrs. Cynthia Malala-Moliga made a generous donation for the children, during their visit to...
![The only female to compete in this year’s 2017 World FireKnife Competition, Jeralee Galea’i of Aua, won her first place in her division of 12- 17 years old, competing against 8 males. She is seen here with her father, David Galea’i who has won the competition 3 times. Congratulations Jeralee!. [courtesy photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/girl%20fireknife%20wins.jpg?itok=zeah61nr "The only female to compete in this year’s 2017 World FireKnife Competition, Jeralee Galea’i of Aua, won her first place in her division of 12- 17 years old, competing against 8 males. She is seen here with her father, David Galea’i who has won the competition 3 times. Congratulations Jeralee!. [courtesy photo]")
This past weekend in Hawai’i the 25th annual World’s FireKnife Competition was held before a sellout crowd, at the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC).
Pati Levusa who was the World FireKnife Champion for 4 years told Samoa News, “This is the biggest event in Hawa’ii mainly for the Samoans. This is a...
The recent heavy rainfall and windy weather conditions have not only flooded the roads and caused the overflowing of rivers and streams, it has also contributed to one of the biggest landslides in recent years.
The landslide occurred in the far west village of Malota late last week, cutting off...