News
Territorial Science Fair begins with Explorers Day
The Territorial Science Fair opened Monday morning at the DYWA Center in Tafuna with Explorer’s Day for Kindergarten to Grade 2 students displaying their science projects. This level is not a competition, just an exhibition […]
2026 East Pacific Regional Championships open
The 2026 East Pacific Regional Championship Tournament has officially opened Monday morning at the tennis courts in Tafuna. Father Andrew Wilson offered the invocation and the President of the American Samoa Tennis Association Florence Wasko […]
Six ASPA apprentices begin studies at Fiji National University
Six young men and women departed for Fiji last Wednesday to begin a three-year course at the Fiji National University. The six are apprentices of the American Samoa Power Authority who will be studying to […]
Consumer Protection Bureau warns of Phishing Scams
The Consumer Protection Bureau of the Attorney General’s Office has issued an official advisory about phishing scams. Phishing is a fraudulent practice where scammers impersonate legitimate organizations via email, text, or phone to mislead or […]
Governor disappointed with House vote on Butler
Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula has expressed disappointment that the House of Representatives did not confirm Brett Butler as Treasurer. Speaking on the Talatala le Taui Show with host Taupau Tauleave Toluono, the Governor said he […]
Conspiracy case against Samoa PM postponed
The long awaited conspiracy case against Samoa Prime Minister La’aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt and five others has, again, been postponed until February 20. La’aulialemalietoa, former member of parliament Fepuleai Faimata Su’a, Samuelu Su’a, Sivai Kepi, Lise-Marie […]
AG recommends moratorium on Special Provision
Attorney General Gwen Tauiliili Langkilde is recommending a moratorium on the special provision which allows corporations to sponsor foreigners to work for their businesses. Speaking at a hearing of the Senate Government Operations Committee on […]
Landslides in Aua, Failolo and Fatumafuti
The back portion of a home in Aua village was damaged by a landslide early Friday morning. The manager of the Road Maintenance Division of Public Works, Ite Matagia, said a crew responded; however, heavy […]
Petition for visa on arrival in NZ gains over 45,000 signatures
A petition calling for a three-month visa on arrival for travelers from the Pacific to New Zealand has garnered more than 45,000 signatures. Samoa Observer reports that on February 11, the petition will be handed […]
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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 […]
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 […]
In the Spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. A Personal Reflection and an Invitation to Participate
Talofa lava to members of the American Samoa Government Employees Retirement Fund, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once reminded us, “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence […]
Obituaries
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 […]
First Lady Lois Pula On KHJ!
The First Lady is selling Christmas Ornaments to help American Samoans with off-island medical care!


