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DOE Director discusses education policy changes in DC
Director of Education Maefau Dr Mary Lauagaia Taufetee attended a legislative conference hosted by the Council of Chief State School Officers in Washington DC. The conference provided a platform for state and territorial education leaders […]

“Your Language is Your Identity”
Prizes were awarded Friday for a project to perpetuate the Samoan language and create publications written in Samoan. Funded by the Administration for Native Americans, the project titled, “E Iloa oe i lau Gagana” (Your […]

Unsanitary conditions found in school inspections
The Environmental Division of the Department of Health began health inspections for public and private schools last week. And inspectors had to close some of the classrooms because of the presence of rodent feces, unclean […]

Lt Gov addresses Pacific Church leaders
The 2025 Pacific Church Leaders Meeting, of the Pacific Conference of Churches ended Monday at the Kananafou Theological College. The weeklong meeting brought together church leaders from across the Pacific to discuss key church initiatives. […]

Amelie Chen tops High School Science Fair
For the third consecutive year, Amelie Chen of Pacific Horizons School has topped the High School Division of the American Samoa High School Science Fair. Her winning project in this year’s fair , on technology […]

State of Emergency declared in Samoa due to power crisis
The Samoa Government issued a state of emergency order Sunday in response to the on going power crisis facing the country. Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataafa announced the orders are scheduled for 30 days and […]

Will Trump order on US aid impact SP Tuna Treaty?
There’s concern that President Trump’s executive order directing a re-evaluation of US foreign aid would affect the South Pacific Tuna Treaty that allows US vessels to fish in national waters of Pacific Island countries. The […]

Lt Governor urges unity among veterans
Lt Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr, has urged veterans of all branches of the US Armed Forces to unite and make use of services being made available for them. He was speaking Thursday at an […]

Hannemann stepping down as chair of Hawaii Tourism Authority
Muliufi Hannemann is stepping down as chair of the Hawaii Tourism Authority Board, though he will remain on the board of directors. It comes after fellow board members questioned Hannemann about events held at the […]
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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 letter to ASGERF members & employers: A correction, audit and recommendatiions
Talofa Members & Employers, I want to issue a clarification regarding a statement in my open letter dated March 5, 2025, referencing Governor Pula’s speech on ASG’s $9 million debt to the Fund. I previously […]

Open Letter to Members of ASGERF
Talofa American Samoa Government Employees Retirement Fund Members, I write to bring urgent matters regarding our Retirement Fund (Fund) to your attention. Transparency is critical, and you deserve to be fully informed about our challenges […]
Obituaries

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 […]

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. […]