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Congresswoman pays tribute to George Wray
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata issued the following statement in recognition of the life and enduring contributions of the late George A. Wray, a distinguished figure in American Samoa’s legal, educational, and aviation history: “It is with […]

Port Administration Director gives update on tugboats in Honolulu
Two tugboats which ASG bought three years ago with ARPA funds are undergoing sea trials in Honolulu before they set sail to the territory. Director of Port Administration Barney Sene says if all goes according […]

Eight classrooms at Tafuna Elementary not in use
The Acting Principal of Tafuna Elementary School Daniel Fuimaono says 8 classrooms at the school which the Environmental Health Division of Public health recommended to be closed after an inspection on Tuesday are not being […]

Project PIPELINE prepares aspiring attorneys for law school
Project PIPELINE (Providing Individuals with pathways to Education in the Law in return for Negotiated Employment) was launched Wednesday morning in a ceremony at the Lee Auditorium. It’s an effort by the Department of Legal […]

Date of Flag Day fautasi race dependent on the weather
Plans for the 2025 Flag Day Fautasi Race were announced by the Chairman of the Fautasi Committee Sen. Gaoteote Palaie at a meeting Tuesday with leaders of villages with fautasi and captains held at the […]

Port Administration leases out former airport hangar facility
Usually when students from Manu’a attend Department of Education sponsored activities on Tutuila, they are accommodated at the former airport hangar facility. However the group attending DOE’s Music Festival this week are staying at the […]

Honoring the contributions of women
As Womens History Month comes to a close, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata has highlighted in a video message the contributions of women in the Samoan culture and the role women play throughout the United States. One […]

A glimpse at 2025 Flag Day program
In just over two weeks American Samoa will be celebrating the 125th anniversary of the first raising of the US flag on local soil. An outline of the Flag Day Program was presented by staff […]

2nd Annual Music Festival opens
The Elementary Division Music Festival opened Tuesday morning at the DYWA Center in Tafuna. With the theme, “United Through Music,” 17 public elementary schools from Tutuila, Aunuu and Manu’a are competing in the two day […]
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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. […]