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GOP Chairman Taulapapa praises President Trump’s SOTU Speech
The Chairman of the Republican Party of American Samoa Taulapapa William Sword says, “Contrary to what the local Democratic Party said in a recent press release, President Trump’s first SOTU speech was appropriate and full […]
ASPA to replace cash power debit meters with Smart Meters
The reason why the American Samoa Power Authority stopped ordering cash power debit meters in 2024 was because they have very sensitive electronic components and were failing at a rapid rate. ASPA is replacing the […]
Insufficient evidence for charges in ATM incident
Police have released from custody a man who was taken in for questioning Monday morning on suspicion of attempting to remove the ATM machine at Laufou Shopping Center. Acting Commissioner of Public Safety Terry Letuli […]
AS Democratic Party statement about Trump’s SOTU Speech
The President of the American Samoa Democratic Party Patrick Ti’a Reed issued a statement in response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address on Tuesday night. “Tonight we saw a weak failed President […]
Prevention is theme of 2026 Medicaid Summit
The American Samoa Medicaid State Agency is putting emphasis on preventive health care as a way to reduce the need for off island medical referrals. The theme of the Annual Medicaid Summit set for March […]
Territories discuss roles as strategic American outposts
Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula joined the Governors of Guam and the CNMI for a high-level meeting with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on Tuesday. The Governors discussed their roles as strategic American outposts […]
Acting Governor reacts to closure of Manu’a schools
Acting Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr. has urged the Director of Education to move quickly to resolve the unhealthy and unsanitary conditions of schools in Manu’a so that classes can resume as soon as possible. […]
DOH reports increase in RSV cases
There’s been an increase in RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) cases and the Department of Health is urging residents to take preventive measures to help reduce the spread of the virus. RSV is a common cold-like […]
Dept of War announces funding for Le Vasa Cable
The US Department of War has announced that it will provide funding for the Google Le Vasa Cable. The announcement was made yesterday at the Pacific Agenda Investment, Security and Shared Prosperity Summit in Honolulu, […]
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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 […]
Stewardship Is Not a Slogan: The Case for Our Longline Fleet at Rose Atoll A Response to ‘Rose Atoll’s Enduring Significance’
By American Samoa Longline Fleet Member The recent op-ed defending the Rose Atoll Marine National Monument is beautifully written. Its invocations of fa’a Samoa, of tautua—service—of our ancestors’ wisdom, are genuinely moving. But passion, however […]
Op-Ed: Rose Atoll: A Sacred Testament to Samoan Heritage and an Urgent Call for Protection
By Puipui Measina a Amerika Samoa Introduction: Rose Atoll’s Enduring Significance Rose Atoll, known as Muliava to our ancestors, is far more than a name on a map. A significant part of Amerika Samoa—a living […]
Obituaries
Honoring Betty Mae Ah Soon
Betty Mae Ah Soon: December 22, 1943 – January 11, 2026 “A life well lived is a precious gift, of hope and strength and grace, from someone who has made our world a brighter, better […]
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 […]


