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First transition meeting between outgoing & incoming administrations
The transition meeting between the outgoing and incoming administrations took place this morning at Lee Auditorium. The meeting was originally scheduled to begin at 9am however over the weekend it was pushed forward to 8am. […]
Governor-elect Pulaalii Nikolao Pula joins the GOP
Governor-elect Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has joined the GOP after years as an independent. KHJ News Washington DC correspondent Matt Kaye reports… Pula joined Northern Mariana’s Governor-elect Arnold Palacios in joining the Republican Party, on the […]
Ban on polystyrene foam containers will be enforced Jan 1, 2025
The American Samoa Environmental protection Agency informs the business community that the law banning the sale and distribution of polystyrene foam containers will be enforced beginning January 1st, 2025. The law was supposed to take […]
Leaders congratulate Congresswoman for championing HR-6062
Governor Lemanu P.S. Mauga and Lieutenant Governor Laapui Talauega E. V. Ale extend heartfelt congratulations to Congresswoman Uifa’atali Radewagen and her team for their tireless efforts in championing H.R. 6062, which has successfully passed the […]
Federal government shutdown averted, Farm Bill extended
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomes the bipartisan passage of government funding through mid-March, including disaster relief for hurricane flooded areas of the U.S., and an extension of Farm Bill policies with added agricultural support. The 119th […]
Bathrooms cleaned up, Fagatogo market reopens
The Fagatogo market place which was closed Thursday because of unsanitary conditions in the bathrooms, has been re-opened. Acting Chief of the Environmental Health Division of the Department of Health Aileen Solaita said the bathrooms […]
CMS wraps up site visit of LBJ Hospital
Representatives from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services who conducted an on site visit of the LBJ Tropical Medical Center departed Thursday night. CEO of the LBJ Hospital, Scott Anesi, said their exit interview […]
Live Christmas Island Music Show
A Live Christmas Island Music Show organized by the St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral International Community will be held Monday, December 23 at Sadie’s by the Sea. The show will bring the spirit of Christmas to life […]
ASEPA celebrates christening of new vessel
On Thursday, the American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency hosted a christening ceremony for its new vessel, Fisaga o le Vasa. The vessel was built by Industrial Gases at the cost of $372,000, all fully funded […]
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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. […]
