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Muavaefaatasi gets green light for DHSS directorship
Muavaefaatasi John Suisala is cleared to serve as Director of Human and Social Services,. The Senate confirmed him by a vote of 14-1 following a confirmation hearing that was packed with staff of DHSS as […]

Community help needed as repatriation efforts continue
The Covid-19 Taskforce and its Chairman Lt Governor Talauega Eleasalo Ale ask for the community’s cooperation as they proceed to execute the repatriation program. The repatriation program was discussed at a Task force meeting on […]

Intruder dropped shirt in living room
A 19 year old who’s accused of breaking into a home in Pavaiai and then managed to get sway when the occupants woke up and saw him, was caught when he dropped his shirt in […]

Rep Uifa’atali sets priorities with Natural Resources Committee
In a letter sent Friday to the U.S. Senate Natural Resources Committee leaders, Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata identified needs and priorities for American Samoa in the major coronavirus and economic relief legislation. She also asks Chairman […]

Governor Lemanu will not submit TV director for confirmation
Governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga remains firm that he will not submit his nomination of Aoelua Solomona Aoelua as Director of the Office of Public Information/KVZK-TV to the Fono for confirmation. On Inauguration Day January 3rd, […]

Swains: One of the last jewels of the planet
A documentary on the history and resources of Swains Island will be shown today at https://watch.eventive.org/oceanfutures followed by a question and answer session. The film, titled Swains Island – One of the Last Jewels of […]

Second repatriation group begins quarantine Thursday
This Thursday is when the next group of residents who’ve been stranded in Hawaii and across the US mainland is to begin checking into a Honolulu hotel to start their 14 day quarantine. Reports from […]

All public schools will be opened tomorrow
Public schools will hold classes tomorrow, Wednesday, February 24. Director of Education Talauega Dr. Samasoni Asaeli said with the latest weather downgrade, all public schools will be back in session on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. […]

Flags lowered in honor of American lives lost to Covid
In line with a proclamation by President Joe Biden, the flag of the United States is being flown at half staff across the territory until sunset on Friday, February 26. The lowering of the flag […]
93KHJ Interviews
- Su'a Alexander Jennings Promos Swains Island Documentary February 24, 2021Rep. Su'a Alex Jennings and other visited 93KHJ to talk about the upcoming special viewing of a 2013 Swain's Island documentary. This is their interview with 93KHJ Samoan Sunrise host John Raynar. The documentary explores the history and resources of Swains Island. It will be shown 2/24/21 at https://watch.eventive.org/oceanfutures followed by a question and answer […]
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 […]

Letter to President Donald Trump
Subject: Stranded Samoan Lives Matter Talofa President Trump, I am High Chief Papali’i Su’a Lucia Bartley, a proud resident of American Samoa. I’m also a U. S. Citizen, Army Veteran. Mr. President Trump, I’m not […]

Who is to be Held Accountable?
Dear Editor, THE HUNDREDS, YES, count them, HUNDREDS, of American Samoa residents stranded across America imploring their government Not to Open Borders, but only for safe repatriation back home, as well as allow U.S. residents […]