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Acting Governor seeks answers on why emergency hires haven’t been paid
The employment status of 60 emergency hires for the Department of Search and Rescue is uncertain at this time but Acting Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr. has confirmed that they have not been paid since […]
Tauese P. Sunia Ocean Center re-opens with many new exhibits
The Tauese P.F.Sunia Ocean Center in Utulei is reopened to the public Saturday, February 21. The center was closed for nearly one year for much needed facilities updates, maintenance, and renovation. The sanctuary team also […]
Fishermen and Scientists Unite to Tackle Shark Depredation in the Pacific Islands
The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council, in partnership with the Pacific Islands Fisheries Group, hosted the region’s first shark depredation workshop Feb. 10–11, 2026, to address the issue and develop mitigation strategies for U.S. […]
ASG employees get 2 hours paid time off for Flag Day sports
A memo issued Thursday by Acting Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr. grants ASG employees involved in Flag Day sports activities two hours of paid time off daily, if these activities occur during normal working hours. […]
Murder defendant held without bail
Defendant Maryann Galo who is charged in connection with the death of a woman in Lepuapua on the night of February 16 is being held without bail. The 33-yr old is accused of stabbing the […]
Utah Army National Guard seeks more local recruits
The Utah Army National Guard has taken on the recruiting mission that was previously under the jurisdiction of the Hawaii Army National Guard. A team from the Utah Army National Guard is visiting the territory […]
Amata’s message to IGIA focuses on infrastructure needs
In her remarks at the meeting of the Interagency Group on Insular Affairs (IGIA) on Wednesday Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata tied American Samoa’s local infrastructure and economic efforts including fishing to overall U.S. security and regional […]
Heart Health Month Run/Walk is this Saturday
As Heart Health Month draws to a close, ASCC’s Nursing Program has teamed up with South Pacific Watersports to promote self care with a 5K and 10K Walk/Run this Saturday. Nursing students along with Sandra […]
USEPA conducts water sampling training
On February 9, the American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency (AS-EPA) hosted a Fall Protection Awareness and Drinking Water Sampling Training conducted by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The training was provided for ASPA […]
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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 […]
The Rose Atoll Marine National Monument
Talofa Lava, I write not only as the head of the Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources and a Fishery Council Member, but as a son of American Samoa who was born and raised in […]
Op-Ed: Puipui Measina a Amerika Samoa Unites to Uphold Protections for Muliava (Rose Atoll)
By Puipui Measina a Amerika Samoa Efforts to maintain longstanding protections for Muliava (Nu’u o Manu, Le Oneone Sa o Tuimanu’a, Rose Atoll) have advanced considerably, with widespread support emerging from across Amerika Samoa for […]
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 […]
