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PX employee faces 50 count of stealing & embezzlement
An employee of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (PX) in Tafuna faces 50 counts of stealing and embezzlement. It’s alleged that between September 2 and October 16 of 2025 Sophia Esau as the […]
Amata joins choir at National Prayer Breakfast
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata took part in the 74th National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday morning, and participated in the opening singing by the bipartisan House of Representatives Choir. “In American Samoa we believe in the power […]
NPAS Superintendent meets Lt Gov Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr.
The new Superintendent of the National Park of American Samoa, Paul PT Lathrop, has begun in his new role. This week he was officially introduced to Lt Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr. Joined by Park […]
Dengue fever continues to spread in Samoa
Samoa’s Ministry of Health has urged that with the ongoing dengue outbreak in the country, prevention measures should continue as new cases reach 56. The warning comes as the ministry revealed one death and 11 […]
Rachel Park is overall winner of Territorial Science Fair
Tenth grader at Manumalo Academy, Rachel Park, is the overall winner of the 2026 Territorial Science Fair, High School Division. Her biochemistry project evaluated breadfruit as a renewable source for biofuel. Her study explored the […]
Amata Honors President Reagan’s Birthday, Recalls His Message to American Samoa
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring the February 6th birthday of the late President Ronald Reagan, and recalling his historic video message sent to American Samoa and the South Pacific Conference, which was hosted in American […]
Samoa Tuna Processors Plant sold to StarKist Co.
The Samoa Tuna Processors Plant in Atu’u has been sold to StarKist Co. This was confirmed by the President of Inter-Oceanic Properties LLC, which owns STP, Mr Joe Hamby who said that the sale was […]
Miss Am Samoa: I’m well prepared for the pageant
Miss American Samoa Tofoipupu Unutoa arrived safely in Nadi, Fiji Thursday after overnighting in Apia. She traveled together from Apia to Fiji with Miss Samoa Iliganoa Feagaimaali’i Soti Mapu and reigning Miss Pacific Islands Litara […]
Further delay in release of 2025 Individual Tax Form
There’s a further delay in the release of the 2025 Individual Tax Form 390. As announced Wednesday by Acting Treasurer Brett Butler the delay is due to “required tax credit changes coordinated with federal authorities.” […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Op-Ed: From Envelopes to Casino
By Fuiavailili Keniseli Lafaele In the wake of the Maota Fono dedication — and the troubling public discussion about cash envelopes for lawmakers and dignitaries — another decision raises serious questions about leadership, priorities, and […]
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 […]
