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Governor’s statement in support of US service members
Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula says his thoughts and prayers are with all the brave men and women who serve in the United States Armed Forces. In a statement concerning the recent developments in the Middle […]
US House passes in-state tuition for island students
College students from American Samoa, Guam, the CNMI and the US Virgin Islands could soon benefit from in-state tuition rates at public colleges stateside. KHJ News Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports on House legislation that […]
Toa o Amerika Samoa Wall of Honor is digitized
The Office of Veterans and Military Affairs announces that the Toa o Amerika Samoa Wall of Honor at the Veterans Affairs Office has now been digitized. This will make it easier for families, friends, and […]
AS women give NZ toughest challenge at World Cup qualifiers
American Samoa’s National Womens Soccer team lost to New Zealand at the Women’s World Cup 2027 Oceania qualifiers in the Solomon Islands. The final score was 3-0. But our girls sure gave New Zealand a […]
Senate disapproves Ted Le’iato for ASPA Board
The Senate has rejected the Governor’s nomination of Theodore Ted Le’iato for another four year term on the Board of Directors of the American Samoa power Authority. Seven senators voted in support of Le’iato while […]
SAR Director in hot seat over emergency hires
The Director of the Department of Search and Rescue Utumoe Alefosio faced a grueling two hour hearing before the House Budget and Appropriations Committee Wednesday morning over the 60 emergency hires by his department. Some […]
DOE sports suspended for at least one week
Director of Education Maefau Dr Mary Taufetee has decided to pause the operations of the ASDOE Athletics Office for a minimum of one week to conduct a full internal review relating to the Girls Basketball […]
“Collaborative Procurement: Building Partnerships for Shared Success”
“If we fail to enforce policies, we fail the people of American Samoa.” A statement from Chief Procurement Officer Frederick Ledoux at the church service Sunday to open Procurement Month. Highlighting this year’s theme, “Collaborative […]
Unregistered voters rush in for $150 tala grant
The Office of the Electoral Commission at Mulinu’u has experienced an unprecedented influx of unregistered voters this week, as they flock to register in order to claim the $150 tālā Back to School assistance package. […]
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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 […]
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 […]
