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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 […]
Amata supports US service members
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in support of U.S. Service Members: “Many of our nation’s dedicated Service Members have been called upon in the Middle East region over the past week. In the […]
Rep Ledoux-Sunia seeks review of inspection report for Samoana
Pago Pago Representative Trude Ledoux-Sunia is asking to review the Department of Health inspection report for Samoana High School after visiting the school this week and seeing several notices posted on classrooms and the gym […]
ASG delegation strengthens regional ties and federal alignment
Securing American Samoa’s economic future and addressing long standing federal inequities were among issues discussed by a delegation led by Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula that met with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau in […]
Congratulations! 123rd Weather Forecast Office
The National Weather Service Office in Tafuna has reason to celebrate. It is now elevated to a full weather forecast office. On Thursday, the Director of the National Weather Service Ken Graham announced that the […]
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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 […]
