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New hospital will have 36 beds
Two Request for Proposals connected to the new hospital to be built at Lions Park are being finalized before being advertised. One is for construction of the new facility and the other is for a […]
Creative Pacific share their talents in workshops
Some of the participants who showed up Saturday for the fashion and design workshop hosted by Taupou Manaia and the founders of Creative Pacific, Benjamin Powell and Afa Ah Loo just wanted to try out […]
Hazel Leo wins 2024 Poetry Out Loud Competition
A junior at Iakina Adventist Academy, Hazel Leo, won first place in the 2024 Poetry Out Loud competition held last Friday at the Jean P Hayden Museum. This is a two peat for Hazel who […]
Body found floating near Malaloa Marina
The body of a man was found floating near the Malaloa marina on Saturday morning. As of now the victim has not been identified and police have asked local shipping agents and fishing vessels for […]
AS to receive up to $57 million for SSBCI 2.0 Program
The U.S. Treasury has officially approved the American Samoa State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)2.0 program and the territory stands to receive up to $57.0 million in funding to fuel the growth and resilience of […]
DOH issues alert about measles cases in US
The Department of Health is alerting the public about recent measles outbreaks in several parts of the U.S. mainland. As of March 7, 2024, a total of 45 measles cases were reported by 17 jurisdictions: […]
Harvard students study Emergency and Crisis Management Capabilities
A detailed analysis of the evacuation and sheltering procedures in American Samoa is the topic of a Master’s thesis by two Harvard graduate students. Working with the American Samoa Department of Homeland Security, Emily Ratté […]
Samoa Airways acquires wide body loaders
Samoa Airways has announced the arrival of two wide-body loaders from Spain and new ground services equipment from China, sure to boost ground handling at Faleolo International Airport. Samoa Observer reports the airline hopes this […]
US working across Pacific to counter China IUU Fishing
A top State Department official says the US is working across the Pacific to counter illegal, unreported and unregulated, or IUU fishing by Chinese fleets. KHJ News Washington DC correspondent Matt Kaye reports… M.K. It’s […]
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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 […]
Open Feleti Barstow Public Library on Saturdays!
Dear Editor, I hope this letter finds you well. I wanted to share my concern about the recent closure of the Feleti Barstow Public Library in Utulei on Saturdays. Last weekend, I took my kids […]
How It Happened – Willis Construction & PERI Group
If you’ve ever wondered how the repairs at Tafuna High School are being handled, this is the story: The American Samoa Collaboration… In October 2022, Alex Willis emailed a enquiry to PERI Head Office in […]
Obituaries
HC Afoafouvale Leulumoega Fou Su’esu’e Lutu: Feb 24, 1947-Dec 15, 2023
Download Flyer Here Faamanatuina le Soifua 15 FEPUARI, 2024, 10 P.M. Taunuu lona Sa i le malae vaalele i Tafuna, Amerika Samoa 23 FEPUARI, 2024, 1 P.M. Sauniga Fa’aleaiga (Family Service) EFKAS Fagatogo – Ki […]
Su’a Nafanua Valentine Schwalger Salanoa Feb. 14, 1985 – Aug. 20, 2022
Announcing the Celebration of Life in Loving Memory of Su’a Nafanua Valentine Schwalger Salanoa. February 14, 1985 – August 20, 2022 Family Service: 5pm, Wednesday Aug. 31st at Cecilia’s Restaurant. Final Service: 9am, Thursday Sept. […]
Sua’ava Poe Liufau Sua’ava Sept. 11, 1943 – Aug. 02, 2022
Sua’ava Poe LiufauSua’ava loved to sing Elvis, Tom Jones and Engelbert Humperdinck covers. His only claim to fame is that he is the Karaoke Champion for Aua Ward with numerous trophies to show. He loved […]