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Local resident extradited to CA released from custody
The man who was extradited from American Samoa to California last November in connection with a federal case involving drug possession and distribution and money laundering entered a not guilty plea in the US Federal […]
Community meeting on Aunuu Small Boat Harbor Wharf Expansion
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Honolulu District, in partnership with the American Samoa Department of Port Administration) and U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD), is hosting a community meeting next week to […]
Congress Faces Friday Deadline to Fund DHS, FEMA, Coast Guard
Congress faces a Friday deadline to avert a shutdown of Homeland Security and with it FEMA, TSA and the Coast Guard, amid a bitter partisan fight over immigration enforcement. KHJ News Washington DC correspondent Matt […]
ASTA wraps up successful East Pacific Regional Championships
The East Pacific Regional Championships concluded Saturday with an awards ceremony at the tennis courts at Lions Park. The American Samoa Tennis Association which hosted the week long tournament with the support of local businesses, […]
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 […]
Former cop cleared of forgery charges in Samoa
A former police officer Visesio Sitanisilao has been cleared of forgery. This was the decision handed down by the court last Friday. Talamua Media reports that the former cop was charged with two counts of […]
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 […]
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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: Puipui Measina a Amerika Samoa Unites to Uphold Protections for Muliava (Rose Atoll)
By Puipui Measina a Amerika Samoa Efforts to maintain longstanding protections for Muliava (Nu’u o Manu, Le Oneone Sa o Tuimanu’a, Rose Atoll) have advanced considerably, with widespread support emerging from across Amerika Samoa for […]
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 […]
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 […]
