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Woman dies from stab wounds, suspect arrrested
A woman died from multiple stab wounds on Monday night in Lepuapua. Commissioner of Public Safety Taaga Saite Moliga said the case is being treated as a homicide and is being investigated by the Criminal […]
Update on Tax Year 2025 tax filing forms
The Tax Year 2025 income tax filing forms should be available in the week beginning March 9, according to an announcement from Acting Treasurer Carri-lee Magalei Tulafono She explained that the delay is due to […]
Police investigate assault incident involving inmates
A high school student was treated and released for injuries he received during a fight with inmates working on a carpentry project in Pago Pago last Friday. Police are investigating the alleged assault and Commissioner […]
Governor Pula, Rep. Amata Talk Deep Sea Mining, China, Infrastructure at IGIA
Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula and Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata stressed in prepared remarks local port needs, China threats and island-wide infrastructure needs among other issues at this year’s Inter Agency Group on Insular Areas (IGIA) meeting. […]
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent
Today Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the 40 days of Lent, a most solemn season for Christians. This morning at the celebration of the daily Mass in the Catholic Church, ashes from the burning […]
Le Taupou Manaia entertains on MSC Magnifica voyage to Samoa
When the cruise ship that was in port yesterday, the MSC Magnifica departed for Samoa it had on board a dance troupe from local dance academy Le Taupou Manaia. Founder of Le Taupou Manaia Tuifaasisina […]
Samoa Govt moves to limit seasonal workers for overseas
The Samoa Government will move to limit the number of people deployed for seasonal work overseas because of the labor drain and people engaging in criminal activity. Prime Minister La’aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt said yesterday that […]
Police officers have received their pay hikes
Police officers who were promoted to higher ranks in September of last year have received their salary increases. Commissioner of Public Safety Taaga Saite Moliga said a supplementary check run last week paid out the […]
Nominations for ASPA & LBJ Boards sent to the Fono
When the Fono reconvenes on March 2nd the confirmation of members of boards will be on the agenda. The latest appointments that Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula has submitted to the Fono for confirmation are two […]
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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 […]
The Rose Atoll Marine National Monument
Talofa Lava, I write not only as the head of the Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources and a Fishery Council Member, but as a son of American Samoa who was born and raised in […]
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 […]
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 […]
