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Deep-Sea Minerals: Gov. Pulaali’i Nikolau Pula has formally set up a Deep-Sea Minerals Steering Committee, aiming to oversee any deep-sea minerals work tied to critical-mineral transshipment—while critics are already asking if the process is truly enough to protect the territory. Public Outreach Pushback: A revised call for “different viewpoints” on deep-sea mining outreach argues American Samoa needs real time for questions, Samoan-language access, and balanced info on benefits and risks—not a rushed rollout. Local Governance & Education: American Samoa Community College will hold its 84th commencement May 15 for 82 graduates, with agriculture leader Daniel Elisara Helsham as keynote. Health & Community: The Tauese P. F. Sunia Ocean Center has reopened, inviting the public back to new marine exhibits and education spaces. Safety & Accountability: The Territorial Audit Office flagged disallowable costs in a 2020 COPS grant, including hiring “Truant Officers” instead of sworn law enforcement as the grant required. Culture & Learning: Samoa’s regional cyber safety outreach launched across 11 Pacific countries, targeting scams and fake pages.

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