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Swains faipule request congresswoman to withdraw/suspend HR-6062
Swains Representative, Su’a Alexander Eli Jennings, is requesting Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata to withdraw or suspend H.R. 6062 currently before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs. H.R. 6062 seeks to remove Congress from […]
Treasury releases Batch #4 of Tax Refund Checks
Treasury is releasing the 4th batch of tax refund checks today, Friday May 3rd. An announcement from Treasurer Malemo Tausaga says that this next batch includes refund checks for all those who filed up to […]
PM emphasizes integrity and impartiality to media
Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa has urged media in Samoa not to become complacent in the performance of their duties and continue to uphold the principles of ethical journalism. Speaking at a event to mark […]
AS awarded $6.8 million to identify & replace lead service lines
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the award of $6,816,000 from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to help American Samoa identify and replace lead service lines, preventing exposure to lead in drinking water. […]
Hazel Leo is a Top 8 finalist at Poetry Out Loud competition in DC
American Samoa’s Hazel Ipuniuesea Leo made it to the finals of the 2024 National Poetry Out Loud competition in Washington DC. She completed all three rounds and was among the top 8 finalists for Region […]
Election Office is registering new voters
The Election Office of American Samoa reminds high school students, who have just turned 18 and are US citizens or nationals that they are eligible to register to vote in the 2024 general elections. You […]
Samoa cabinet makes changes to Independence celebrations
Samoa’s Cabinet has approved revisions to the traditional Independence Day festivities with a decision to scale down annual celebrations while reserving grand celebrations for milestone years. Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of the Prime […]
Congresswoman Uia’afatali confronts Interior Secretary
Congresswoman Uia’afatali Amata confronted Interior Secretary Deb Haaland at a budget hearing on the administration’s still pending expansion of the Pacific Remote Island Monument. KHJ News Washington DC correspondent Matt Kaye reports… Congresswoman Amata pointed […]
Congratulations Tafuna JROTC Robotics teams!
Congratulations to the Tafuna High School JROTC Toa Robotics and Toa Robotics 2.0 teams. They have scooped up awards at the Vex World Robotics Championships in Dallas. The teams won the Create Award National Championship, […]
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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 […]