News
Lack of reports led to return of Fox Grant
The Acting Director of the ASG Office of Veterans and Military Affairs Igafo Maria Brown Togia says the reason why nearly $1 million under the Fox grant was returned is because of lack of reports […]
Nu’uuli dedicates new Manulele Tausala & fautasi shed
Village pride soared as Nu’uuli village dedicated its new fautasi shed at Utulei and its hi tech Manulele Tausala fautasi Tuesday morning. Chairman of the Fautasi Committee Taotasi Archie Soliai told KHJ News that the […]
Amata Highlights National Agriculture Day
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting National Agriculture Day 2026, themed “Agriculture: Together We Grow” which celebrates abundance and expresses appreciation for all those who grow and harvest foods. “Happy National Agriculture Day to our nation’s […]
Fono votes to take administration to court
The 39th Legislature is taking the Pula and Pulu administration to court over what is says is a violation of the Fiscal year 2026 budget law. Specifically that the administration has paid salaries of directors […]
Dr. Afu Lefaoseu III announces candidacy for U.S. Congress.
A fourth candidate has announced his intention to run for American Samoa’s seat in Congress. He is US Army veteran Dr Afu Lefaoseu III. “Today, I officially announce my candidacy for American Samoa’s At-Large Delegate […]
Former Governor Lolo makes final trip home
Former Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga is making his final trip home. His body is scheduled to arrive on tonight’s Hawaiian Airlines flight. According to a family announcement, he will be taken directly from the airport […]
Samoa Electoral Court says it’s not bound by strict legal rules
Samoa’s Electoral Court has said it is not bound by strict legal rules when deciding election cases and must act to protect the integrity of democracy. Chief Justice Satiu Simativa Perese and Justice Leiataualesa Darryl […]
House & Senate to discuss legal action against administration
The House and Senate are to meet Tuesday morning to discuss whether to take the administration to court over the payment of salaries of directors which the Fono had removed from the Fiscal Year 2026 […]
Senate holds confirmation hearing for Immigration Board members
The Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing for five of the 7 members nominated by Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula to the Immigration Board. They are Tuiteleleapaa Filoalii Ioane Lamatia, Fa’alaga Su’e, Sina Ameperosa Samuelu, […]
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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 […]
Rose Atoll Preservation: Ensuring Compliance with Legislative Mandates and Respecting Community Priorities
By Puipui Measina a Amerika Samoa Recently, the Fono, Amerika Samoa House of Representatives and Senate, reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding Rose Atoll Marine National Monument by passing a joint resolution. This resolution maintains the […]
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 […]
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. […]
In Memory of Ross Harold Dewees (March 15, 1936 – June 30, 2025)
By Randall Dewees Ross was born in Fresno, California, to Ida Lacy and Claude Dewees. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in Fresno in 1954. In 1955, he married Carol Elaine Hodson. They had two […]


