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House approves $36 million bill, 14-2
The House today approved the $36 million appropriations bill by a vote of 14-2. Before the vote on the bill Tuala-uta Representative Larry Sanitoa made a motion to postpone the vote and allow two days […]
IP investigating unauthorized spending of $36 million is…
The Independent Prosecutor who has been appointed to investigate the case of the $36 million which the executive branch spent without prior approval of the Fono is Aaron Warren. He is a partner in the […]
DMWR & CRAG grateful for signing of coral reefs bill
The Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources (DMWR) and the Coral Reef Advisory Group (CRAG) call the Governor’s signing of the bill designating coral reefs as critical natural infrastructure in American Samoa. a “monumental milestone.” […]
Media barred from covering SSIC hearing
The media was told to leave the hearing of the Senate Select Investigative Committee this morning. A total of nine witnesses were sworn in at the start of the hearing chaired by Senator Magalei Logovii […]
Four charged in assault captured on video
Four volleyball players will spend Easter behind bars after they were charged with assault in connection with an incident that was captured on video. It’s alleged the players assaulted two drunks in Pesega for allegedly […]
House reaches consensus on the $36 million bill
The outcome of a discussion by the House Budget and Appropriations Committee of the $36 million appropriations bill yesterday was to allow the Independent Prosecutor to investigate the spending of funds, but for the Fono […]
Governor vetoes part of $3.1 million appropriations
Governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga vetoed some of the changes that the Fono made to his $3.1 million supplemental appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024 of $3.1 million. The Governor vetoed the $300,000 for Flag Day; Lemanu […]
Senator says Governor should explain why bill needs to be passed
Not all senators may support passage of the $36 million appropriations bill, on the agenda of the Special Fono session which began Monday. This was evident from statements made during Tuesday’s session. Senate President Tuaolo […]
Fire at Pava’ia’i Elementary School
A fire in one the old school buildings at Pavaiai Elementary School Tuesday morning forced the cancellation of classes. The fire started before students arrived and affected 4 classrooms. For the safety of students, it […]
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Submit your Letters to the Editor
Many of you requested it and now it’s finally here! Letters to the Editor now has it’s own section on talanei.com. To submit a letter, email Monica Miller. Here are some simple guidelines to […]
Open Feleti Barstow Public Library on Saturdays!
Dear Editor, I hope this letter finds you well. I wanted to share my concern about the recent closure of the Feleti Barstow Public Library in Utulei on Saturdays. Last weekend, I took my kids […]
How It Happened – Willis Construction & PERI Group
If you’ve ever wondered how the repairs at Tafuna High School are being handled, this is the story: The American Samoa Collaboration… In October 2022, Alex Willis emailed a enquiry to PERI Head Office in […]
Obituaries
HC Afoafouvale Leulumoega Fou Su’esu’e Lutu: Feb 24, 1947-Dec 15, 2023
Download Flyer Here Faamanatuina le Soifua 15 FEPUARI, 2024, 10 P.M. Taunuu lona Sa i le malae vaalele i Tafuna, Amerika Samoa 23 FEPUARI, 2024, 1 P.M. Sauniga Fa’aleaiga (Family Service) EFKAS Fagatogo – Ki […]
Su’a Nafanua Valentine Schwalger Salanoa Feb. 14, 1985 – Aug. 20, 2022
Announcing the Celebration of Life in Loving Memory of Su’a Nafanua Valentine Schwalger Salanoa. February 14, 1985 – August 20, 2022 Family Service: 5pm, Wednesday Aug. 31st at Cecilia’s Restaurant. Final Service: 9am, Thursday Sept. […]
Sua’ava Poe Liufau Sua’ava Sept. 11, 1943 – Aug. 02, 2022
Sua’ava Poe LiufauSua’ava loved to sing Elvis, Tom Jones and Engelbert Humperdinck covers. His only claim to fame is that he is the Karaoke Champion for Aua Ward with numerous trophies to show. He loved […]