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ASPA Board votes to terminate services of ASPA Executive Director
The Executive Director of the American Samoa Power Authority Wallon Young was served a letter of termination on Friday. This was confirmed by Vice Chairman of the ASPA Board of Directors Tala Marcellus Uiagalelei. He […]
Amata honors life & service of former Governor Lolo Moliga
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement honoring the life and public service of Governor Lolo Letalu Matalasi Moliga. “I am saddened by the passing of Governor Lolo Letalu Matalasi Moliga. He was a strong and […]
Happy International Women’s Day from First Lady
First Lady, Dr Lois Pula, says International Women’s Day is not only about recognizing our women, but is also about ensuring that women and girls everywhere are first, heard, and second, given the opportunities necessary […]
Junior tennis players prepare for tournaments in Sri Lanka
The American Samoa Tennis Association (ASTA) is proud to announce that Aifili Tamasoali’i has been selected to represent the Pacific Oceania 16U boys team at the 2026 ITF Junior Davis Cup. In addition, Joelei Ioane […]
Territory mourns passing of former Governor Lolo Moliga
American Samoa is morning the loss of former Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga, who passed away early this morning in Honolulu. His brother, Commissioner of Public Safety Taaga Saite Moliga said Lolo had been taken to […]
Governor’s statement on the passing of former Governor Lolo Moliga
Governor Pula’ali’i Nikolao Pula released the following statement Friday on the passing of former Governor Lolo Letalu Matalasi Moliga. “It is with the deepest sorrow that I, on behalf of the American Samoa Government and […]
Nominations for TBAS, DBAS, ASEDA Boards
New nominations for key government boards and commissions have been submitted by the Governor to the Fono for confirmation. Nominated to the Board of the Territorial Bank of American Samoa are: – Natasha Ledoux Sonoma, […]
ASTCA Director of Engineering Earns Global Certification as Submarine Cable System Expert
The Director of Engineering at the American Samoa Telecommunications Authority, Ms. Virginia Tuiolosega, has officially earned her certification as a Telefocal Certified Submarine Cable System Expert. ASTCA says this prestigious milestone was achieved following an […]
Senate Committee to look into Samoa airfare hikes
Frequent flyers on the inter-Samoa route have complained about the recent increase in airfares as a result of airport tax increases by the Samoa Government. And some of the complaints have reached the Senate. The […]
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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 […]


