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Schools closed due to heavy weather
Anticipated thunder storms, strong winds and heavy rain has resulted in all public schools being closed today. And most private schools are following suit. Director of Education Maefau Dr Mary Taufetee issued a notice last […]
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Swains faipule takes Speaker to court
Swains Representative Su’a Alexander Jennings is asking the High Court of American Samoa to find the Speaker of the House, Savali Talavou Ale in violation of the Revised Constitution of American Samoa by denying him […]
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Lawmaker calls for hearing into firings & hirings at Parks & Rec
Representative Shaun Vaa has requested the House committee responsible for the Department of Parks and Recreation to look into reports that he’s received from employees of the department. He said he has been notified by […]
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Samoa Airways refutes claim of drugs in coffin
Samoa Airways has dismissed allegations that a coffin was used to transport drugs from American Samoa bound for Apia describing the claims as false. Samoa Observer reports the national carrier singled out an individual named […]
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Local USDA employees lose jobs
Two federal employees were terminated from their positions in American Samoa on February 13, 2025. They were notified via email and the termination was effective immediately. These 2 employees worked for United States Department of […]
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Governor appoints directors of agencies
Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has officially appointed directors of agencies that are not subject to Fono confirmation. Mrs Louise Kuaea is appointed Director of the American Samoa Medicaid State Agency, Mrs Epifania Suafoa Tauai is […]
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Senate confirms KVZK-TV and TEO Directors
The Senate approved by unanimous vote on Friday, Aaron Hall as Director of the Office of Public Information/KVZK-TV. The vote was 13-0. Hall outlined four main goals for the public television station for the next […]
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LBJ Board fires CFO Kaumaitotoya
The Chief Financial Officer of the LBJ Tropical Medical Center, Sefanaia Kaumaitotoya, has been fired. This was confirmed by the Chairman of the LBJ Hospital Authority Board, Mualeava Dr. Aifili John Tufa. The chairman declined […]
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Teachers honored for excellence in teaching math and science
The Department of Education on Thursday honored three elementary school teachers who are recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. They are Loretta Mapu Atonio of Fagalii Elementary School, Nellie […]
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February 19 – News in English – Evening
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February 18 – News in English – Morning
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February 14 – News in English – Afternoon
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February 14 – News in English – Morning
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Fepuari 13 – Tala Nei – Taeao
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Deja Vu – It’s Music for Valentine’s Day
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Rotary Club Golf Tournament February 22nd
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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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 […]
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Concerns About the Proposed National Marine Sanctuary Designation in the Pacific Remote Island Area
Dear Editor, The federal government’s proposal to convert the Pacific Remote Islands Area Marine National Monument (PRIMNM) to a National Marine Sanctuary poses a significant threat to the economic stability of American Samoa. This conversion, […]
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“The Influence of Politics & Culture on the People’s Retirement Fund: At What Cost? Who Pays?”
Dear Editor, As a board member, officer, and member of the Fund, I feel compelled to address members of the Fund directly about administrative developments and oversight of our government employees’ retirement fund. This letter […]
Obituaries
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Joseph Nikolao, Sr. 1949-2024
By Johnny Victor Toma Joseph “Sefo” Nikolao was born on March 23,1949, in Moamoa, Samoa. He was raised in the village of Futiga, American Samoa. This was the first village where his parents, Nikolao Filipo […]
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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 […]
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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. […]