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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 […]
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 […]
New members for ASVB, Higher Education, Library Boards
Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has appointed new members to various boards and has sent the nominations to the Fono for confirmation. Appointed to the Board of Directors of the American Samoa Visitors Bureau are: – […]
Governor submits bill to amend EITC statute
Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has just sent to the Fono legislation that would bring American Samoa into compliance with the provisions of the American Recovery Plan Act of 2021. The bill would amend the Earned […]
HRPP MP resigns, will join FAST Party
The Member of Parliament for Vaimauga 3, Taioaliiseu Fiti Aimaasu has resigned from Parliament after leaving the Human Rights Protection Party. He has announced he will run under the banner of the Faatuatua I le […]
Governor’s statement in support of US service members
Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula says his thoughts and prayers are with all the brave men and women who serve in the United States Armed Forces. In a statement concerning the recent developments in the Middle […]
US House passes in-state tuition for island students
College students from American Samoa, Guam, the CNMI and the US Virgin Islands could soon benefit from in-state tuition rates at public colleges stateside. KHJ News Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports on House legislation that […]
Toa o Amerika Samoa Wall of Honor is digitized
The Office of Veterans and Military Affairs announces that the Toa o Amerika Samoa Wall of Honor at the Veterans Affairs Office has now been digitized. This will make it easier for families, friends, and […]
AS women give NZ toughest challenge at World Cup qualifiers
American Samoa’s National Womens Soccer team lost to New Zealand at the Women’s World Cup 2027 Oceania qualifiers in the Solomon Islands. The final score was 3-0. But our girls sure gave New Zealand a […]
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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 […]
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 […]
