News
Approved bills include funding for Am Samoa
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming House passage of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, with a vote of 217 to 214, sending five full-year FY26 appropriations bills to President Trump’s […]
ASDOE hosts Education Summit
The Department of Education is hosting a Public Education Summit Wednesday, Feb 4 at the American Samoa Community College Muti Purpose Center. The purpose of the Summit is to engage stakeholders in identifying community and […]
Baby dies from dengue fever in Samoa
A seven month-old baby girl has died from dengue fever in Samoa, the first fatality from dengue for 2026. The Samoa Observer reports she was admitted to the Tupua Tamasese Meaole Hospital on Monday. Medical […]
Dr Suluai-Mahuka removed as Director of AS Resilience Office
Dr. Sabrina Suluai-Mahuka is no longer the Director of the American Samoa Resilience Office. Her employment was terminated last month by Governor Pulaali‘i Nikolao Pula. In response to KHJ News questions, Dr. Suluai-Mahuka said she […]
Territorial Science Fair begins with Explorers Day
The Territorial Science Fair opened Monday morning at the DYWA Center in Tafuna with Explorer’s Day for Kindergarten to Grade 2 students displaying their science projects. This level is not a competition, just an exhibition […]
February 4 is World Cancer Day
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement emphasizing World Cancer Day on February 4th: “Modern nutrition and health care knowledge have done wonders for our overall longevity and well-being, but cancer remains an especially difficult illness […]
2026 East Pacific Regional Championships open
The 2026 East Pacific Regional Championship Tournament has officially opened Monday morning at the tennis courts in Tafuna. Father Andrew Wilson offered the invocation and the President of the American Samoa Tennis Association Florence Wasko […]
Six ASPA apprentices begin studies at Fiji National University
Six young men and women departed for Fiji last Wednesday to begin a three-year course at the Fiji National University. The six are apprentices of the American Samoa Power Authority who will be studying to […]
Consumer Protection Bureau warns of Phishing Scams
The Consumer Protection Bureau of the Attorney General’s Office has issued an official advisory about phishing scams. Phishing is a fraudulent practice where scammers impersonate legitimate organizations via email, text, or phone to mislead or […]
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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 […]
Op-Ed: From Envelopes to Casino
By Fuiavailili Keniseli Lafaele In the wake of the Maota Fono dedication — and the troubling public discussion about cash envelopes for lawmakers and dignitaries — another decision raises serious questions about leadership, priorities, and […]
In the Spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. A Personal Reflection and an Invitation to Participate
Talofa lava to members of the American Samoa Government Employees Retirement Fund, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once reminded us, “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence […]
Obituaries
Honoring Fofo Iosefa Fiti Sunia: A Pioneer of Thought and Service
By Fuiavailili Keniseli Lafaele As American Samoa bids farewell to Fofo Iosefa Fiti Sunia, we honor a pioneer whose intellect and service helped shape our modern political and cultural landscape. Though the transition from U.S. […]
Governor’s statement on end of government shutdown
Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula released the following statement Thursday, November 13, concerning the end of the federal government shutdown. “Today brings welcome relief and renewed strength for our people. With President Trump’s signing of legislation […]
First Lady Lois Pula On KHJ!
The First Lady is selling Christmas Ornaments to help American Samoans with off-island medical care!


