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LBJ Hospital terminates contract with Willis Construction
The LBJ Hospital is having to look for a company to build an ARPA funded project after it terminated the construction contract with the original contractor. The Talatala le Taui Show reports that the hospital […]
Vessel arrives to carry out survey to map waters off AS
The vessel that is carrying out a new hydrographic survey to map and characterize more than 30,000 square nautical miles of federal waters off American Samoa is now in the territory. The Ocean Guardian is […]
Miss Am Samoa presents on Education with focus on digital literacy
At the pre pageant interviews for the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant in Fiji, Miss American Samoa Tofoipupu Unutoa presented on education. She incorporated the theme of the pageant, “One Pacific One Voice-Standing Together for online […]
Governor appoints new Acting Treasurer
Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula has appointed a long serving employee of the Department of Treasury, Mrs Carrie–Lee Magalei -Tulafono as Acting Treasurer. “Carri-Lee is a veteran of the Treasury Department with a wealth of knowledge […]
Settlement agreement reached between LBJ Hospital and former CFO
The LBJ Tropical Medical Center is to pay $100,000 to former Chief Financial Officer of LBJ Sefanaia Kaumaitotya as part of a negotiated settlement agreement relating to a complaint that Kaumaitotoya filed with the US […]
Second fire in Apia in 2 days
A warehouse in Fugalei went up in flames late Wednesday night. Samoa Observer newspaper reports the Moatoga Warehouse, located behind the SMI Hardware building near the Fugalei Market area, was engulfed in flames after 10 […]
Chamber of Commerce seeks answers about port/airport development plans
The American Samoa Chamber of Commerce is seeking answers from the Director of Port Administration concerning development plans for the airport and port. Chamber Chair Ella Gurr told KHJ News that companies currently leasing airport […]
Still time to register & audition for Flag Day Performing Arts Fest
The American Samoa Council on Arts, Culture and Humanities is inviting groups and individuals interested in performing for the 2026 Flag Day Performing Arts Festival to sign up for auditions to be held next week. […]
US donates medical equipment for Faleolo Hospital
The US Embassy in Apia had donated more than $16,000 in medical equipment to the Samoa Ministry of Health to support patient case at Faleolo Hospital. The donated equipment includes four hospital beds and infant […]
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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: 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 […]
A Government Watching Itself
Dear Editor, A long-standing practice deserves public attention. Sitting legislators continue to accept appointments to executive boards and commissions. The arrangement raises serious concerns about accountability and conflicts of interest. Legislators are elected to write […]
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 […]
