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American Samoa hosts 2025 Oceania Wrestling Championships
Acting Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr welcomed the off island teams competitng in the 2025 Oceania Wrestling Championships which began Thursday. Ethan Lake, President of the United World Wrestling Oceania Council and also President of […]

OFI Commissioner admits to releasing “confidential” document
The Senate confirmation hearing of Tuasivi John Marsh for another term as Commissioner of the Office of Financial Institutions did not go well. Senator Togiola Tulafono became upset that Marsh had released a confidential document […]

Senate clears Butler for ASEDA Board
Senators unanimously approved Brett Butler as a member of the Board of Directors of the American Samoa Economic Development Authority. The vote was 17-0. Butler is replacing former Attorney General Fainuulelei Falefatu Alailima-Utu on the […]

Third issuance of tax refunds
Treasury is releasing more tax refund checks Friday, March 21. Batches 4 and 5 includes refunds for taxpayers who filed between January 31st and part of February 3rd. The refunds will be disbursed through direct […]

Woman charged in Samoa for making false claims
Samoa police have charged Lise Schmidt for allegedly making false claims that Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa was involved in the death of Dr Caroline Sinavaiana Gabbard. She has been charged with conspiring to defeat […]

AG and Chief of Staff “decline invitation” to House hearing
Attorney General Gwen Tauiliili Langkilde and the Governor’s Chief of Staff Taito Aliitasi Afuola–Mauga were scheduled to appear before the House Government Operations Committee on Wednesday. The Committee wanted to question the two officials about […]

Pavaiai’s fautasi ready for debut in 2025 Flag Day race
Wednesday was a day of celebration for the village of Pavaiai. Its high tech fautasi named Le Fale o Latia was dedicated at the boat shed in Pago Pago. Chiefs and orators of the village […]

Tafuna’s Deborah Vaiotu wins Malofie Congressional Art Contest
Tafuna High School student Deborah Vaiotu is the first place winner of Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata’s Malofie Congressional Art Competition. Her artwork titled “Motherhood” will be displayed for a year at the US Capitol. She also […]

Samoa customs intercepts drugs on traveler from territory
A Fijian national who traveled from American Samoa on Wednesday is under police custody in Samoa following the discovery of illicit drugs and related paraphernalia at the Faleolo Regional Airport. Customs officers intercepted a zip-lock […]
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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 […]

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. […]