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Hospital Authority Board says employment termination of former CFO was without cause
The LBJ Tropical Medical Center (LBJ) announces the resolution of an employment matter involving Mr. Sefanaia Kaumaitotoya, former Chief Financial Officer for LBJ Hospital. LBJ confirms that Mr. Kaumaitotoya’s termination on February 14, 2025, was […]
Voting for Miss Internet closes Thursday
As of Monday morning, Miss American Samoa, Tofoipupu Unutoa was in 5th place in the online voting for Miss Pacific Islands. Miss Papua New Guinea was in the lead with 28.4K votes, followed by Miss […]
No contract extension for Fono Building Architect/Project Manager
The architect and Project Manager for the new Fono Building, Mark Lively, has been served notice that his contract will not be extended. Senate President Tuaolo Manaia Fruean and House Speaker Savali Talavou Ale informed […]
AG: Information sharing between the two Samoa is essential
Attorney General Gwen Tauiliili-Langkilde says the two days of discussion with officials of the Samoa Government last week reflect a shared recognition that continued coordination, and information sharing between the two Samoa is essential to […]
Ailima Johnson wins 2026 Poetry Out Loud Competition
Faasao Marist High School senior Ailima Johnson won the 2026 Poetry Out Loud competition held last Friday at the ASCC Multi-purpose Center. Johnson will represent American Samoa at the Poetry Out Loud National Championships to […]
Panel highlights issues with U.S. territorial status
A push to mine waters around American Samoa without consent, a board appointed by the president dictating government decisions in Puerto Rico, and the removal of immigration controls from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana […]
PX employee faces 50 count of stealing and embezzlement
An employee of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (PX) in Tafuna faces 50 counts of stealing and embezzlement. It’s alleged that between September 2 and October 16 of 2025, Sophia Esau as the […]
Amata joins choir at National Prayer Breakfast
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata took part in the 74th National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday morning, and participated in the opening singing by the bipartisan House of Representatives Choir. “In American Samoa we believe in the power […]
NPAS Superintendent meets Lt. Gov. Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr.
The new Superintendent of the National Park of American Samoa, Paul PT Lathrop, has begun in his new role. This week he was officially introduced to Lt. Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr. Joined by Park […]
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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 […]
A Government Watching Itself
Dear Editor, A long-standing practice deserves public attention. Sitting legislators continue to accept appointments to executive boards and commissions. The arrangement raises serious concerns about accountability and conflicts of interest. Legislators are elected to write […]
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 […]
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 […]
