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Super dock planned for Onesosopo, includes storage area for nodules
As part of the Department of Port Administration’s Vision 2030 for development of the seaport, a super dock which would provide docking for military vessels is being proposed for Onesosopo. Port Administration Director Barney Sene […]
Lengthy DHS partial shutdown ends
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming House passage of the Senate-passed Department of Homeland Security funding bill, because it ends the 75-day partial government shutdown, and sends the bill with bipartisan support to President Trump’s desk […]
Website offers real time updates on MV Manu’atele trips
The newly launched manuateleschedule.com website is now officially live, offering real-time updates and scheduling information for the MV Manu‘atele Ferry. The platform provides passengers with real-time voyage tracking for trips between Tutuila and the Manu‘a […]
Fagatogo residents against removal of boat house
About 20 people, mostly from the village of Fagatogo, attended the Department of Port Administration’s town hall meeting Wednesday night to gather input on the Vision 2030 for development of the airport and seaports. Port […]
Territory mourns loss of Senator Alo Dr. Paul Stevenson
The territory has lost a man who has contributed tremendously to the development of American Samoa and has left an imprint in many spheres of the community. Alo Dr Paul Stevenson passed away last Thursday […]
Reappointment & Replacement for Cosmetology Board
Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula has reappointed Robert (“Bok”) Dalmacio, Jr. to serve a two-year term on the Cosmetology Board. He replaces Ms. Dorothy Tarasawa and his term will expire on April 29, 2028. The Governor […]
Rugby referees in Samoa want better security
Samoan Rugby referees want their safety and security guaranteed before accepting further whistling duties following recent acts of violence against match officials. Samoa Observer reports that the latest incident was at the Chanel College grounds […]
High schools receive their checks for 2026 Flag Day
High schools that entertained and prepared floats for the 2026 Flag Day celebration have received their checks from ASG. The schools that entertained Manu’a, Faga’itua, Samoana and Leone high dchools received checks of $15,000 while […]
ASPA changes trash pick up schedule next Monday
Beginning next Monday, the American Samoa Power Authority will be picking up trash for residential customers just two days a week instead of three days a week. The new schedule was explained by Ryan Tuatoo, […]
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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 […]
American Samoa Republicans back responsible deepsea mining
Dear Editor, Public comments coming out of the February meetings of the Interagency Group on Insular Areas (IGIA), National Governors Association (NGA), Republican Governors Association (RGA), and Pacific Forum – all of which included robust […]
Response to LTE: “Territory Faces Critical & Urgent Gap in Long-Term Care”
Talofa lava Editor, I read EPIC’s letter with deep recognition not from a distance, but from the inside of that very gap they are describing. I am a resident of American Samoa, a U.S. citizen, […]
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. […]
In Memory of Ross Harold Dewees (March 15, 1936 – June 30, 2025)
By Randall Dewees Ross was born in Fresno, California, to Ida Lacy and Claude Dewees. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in Fresno in 1954. In 1955, he married Carol Elaine Hodson. They had two […]
