News
Plans for Fono to end session in new Fono Building scrapped
The Fono will not be holding their final five days of the 38th Legislature in the new Fono building. House members were informed by Speaker Savali Talavou Ale this week that after a follow-up visit […]
Governor-elect: Time to heal wounds or divisions
Governor-elect Pulaalii Nikolao Pula issued the following statement last night based on the unofficial results of the November 19 run off election: “We thank the Lord for His continuing tender mercies as we celebrate a […]
Holiday Music Festival and ASG caroling Dec. 11-13
The Arts Council Holiday Music Festival and ASG caroling program is scheduled for December 11 to the 13th. The Governor’s Chief of Staff Loa Tuimavave Laupola, in a memo dated November 19, said ASG will […]
Pula & Pulu win run-off election
Pulaalii Nikolao Pula and Pulu Ae Ae Jr. are the winners of today’s gubernatorial run-off election. They polled 5,846 votes or 59.8% of the 9,771 votes cast while incumbents, Governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga and Lt. […]
ASTCA joins Telecommunications Industry Apprenticeship Program
National Apprenticeship Week is November 17-23, and the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) is recognizing the American Samoa Telecommunications Authority, (ASTCA) as a participating employer in the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program (TIRAP). The Wireless Infrastructure […]
Run-off election results from Manu’a
The first results of today’s gubernatorial run-off election come from the polling places for Manu’a District #1 and #2 in Manu’a. Manu’a District #1 Faleasao/Tau Lemanu & Laapui: 49 votes Pula & Pulu: 47 votes […]
Fire destroys Plantation House in Alafua
A fire blazed through Plantation House in Alafua on Monday evening with firefighters managing to stop the spread of the fire to adjacent properties. Samoa Observer reports University of the South Pacific students said the […]
Senate Energy Committee Passes Constitutional Amendments Bill
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee gave its blessing to the American Samoa constitutional amendment bill, HR 6062 by a unanimous vote, sending it to the full Senate for expected final passage. KHJ News […]
Gubernatorial Run-off election underway
Voters of America Samoa head to the polls today to decide who will be the territory’s Governor and Lt. Governor for the next four years. The run-off election today is between the two teams that […]
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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 […]
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, […]
“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
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. […]