Community News Briefs

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — 2nd cohort of COP Certified Counselors have received Tier 2, Certificates of Proficiency (COP) in counseling. These 6 ladies were given these certificates at the ASCC graduation.

Congratulations for their dedication and hard work!

Fiatele Aiono- Tafuna HS

Dollie Mamea-Tafuna HS

Leitu Lesa- Samoana HS

Henrietta Olo- Samoana HS

Herenei Lafitaga- Ma Chee - Samoana HS

Marieta Sialega-Tafuna Elem.

Also, professional development at the Guidance and Counseling office with ASDOE added 5 new school counselors, together with PD Shirlene Tapuai from Student Services.

HUMAN RESOURCES IN PROCESS OF MOVING OFFICE

The Department of Human Resources is currently in the process of transitioning to their NEW LOCATION at the Le Taulagi Bldg II in Malaeimi, behind the Le Taulagi Bldg I, which is across from ASCC.

Please be advised that effective Monday, January 5th, HR will temporarily be accepting inquiries exclusively via email at [email protected]. This change is necessary as the office phone lines and internet services are pending installation at the new location. The public will be notified once full communication services have been restored. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

SNHU FALL 2025 DEAN’S LIST

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2025 Dean's List. The fall terms run from September to December.

Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.

Feagaigatuai Belford, Deidra Tautunuafatasi, and Upulasi Matautia

Southern New Hampshire University (SNUH) is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with a 93-year history of educating traditional-aged students and working adults. Now serving more than 200,000 learners worldwide, SNHU offers approximately 200 undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, available online and on its 300-acre campus in Manchester, NH. Recognized as one of the "Most Innovative" regional universities by U.S. News & World Report and one of the fastest-growing universities in the country, SNHU is committed to expanding access to high quality, affordable pathways that meet the needs of each learner.

OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY DEAN’S LIST

Leka Ioramo was named to the dean's list at Olivet Nazarene University during the recently completed fall 2025 semester. To qualify for inclusion on the dean's list, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on a 4.00 grading scale.

Olivet Nazarene University is an accredited Christian, liberal arts university offering more than 200 areas of undergraduate and graduate study, including the Doctor of Education in ethical leadership. Olivet's 275-acre park-like main campus is in Bourbonnais, Illinois, 45 miles south of Chicago. Additionally, Olivet offers Graduate and Continuing Studies via online education. From Oxford to Tokyo, hundreds of Olivet students also experience the global classroom each year through study abroad opportunities, internships and worldwide mission trips.

2026 CRUISE SHIP ARRIVALS

American Samoa Visitors Bureau is welcoming visitors arriving on these cruise ships in early 2026.

CALLING ALL VENDORS

Register now to be part of our first cruise ship day with Oceania Riviera on January 14th, 2026! The registration deadline is Friday, January 9, 2026. Contact us on 633-9805 or email [email protected] for details on how to join.

CALLING ENTERTAINERS

Dance groups interested in performing for our cruise ship visitors can reach out to TaiQueen on 633-9805 or email at [email protected].

Let's make this cruise ship season yet another memorable experience for everyone!