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DMWR supports reopening of Rose Atoll to commercial fishing
The Director of the Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources Nathan Ilaoa supports the reopening of the Rose Atoll Marine National Monument to commercial fishing seaward of 12 nautical miles. The current closure is 50 […]
Samoa customs intercept drugs from Am Samoa
About $6 million tala worth of crystal methamphetamine was discovered in a case of chicken from American Samoa on the Lady Samoa’s sailing last Saturday. And a 32 year old man who arrived on the […]
Conflicting information about escaped inmates
There’s conflicting information from the Department of Corrections Director and police regarding inmates who escaped from the Territorial Correctional Facility over the weekend. According to Department of Corrections Director Palaita Tusi Suiaunoa one inmate escaped […]
Official re-opening of Amouli Community Health Center
After extensive renovations and improvements, the Amouli Community Health Center was officially reopened, Thursday, December 11. The facility has a new triage room, the trauma and prenatal areas have been expanded, the dental clinic has […]
Amata Highlights Final House Passage of Coast Guard Reauthorization
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting final House passage of multi-year reauthorization of the United States Coast Guard, which passed the House Wednesday as part of the immense 3,000-page National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Among numerous […]
Citizens of Samoa may buy shares in Samoa Airways
All Samoan citizens including those living off-island will soon be able to purchase shares in Samoa Airways with investments starting at $500 tala. Samoa Global News reports Samoa Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt confirmed the […]
In-state tuition stateside for island students passes House panel
In-state tuition rates for island students attending public colleges stateside could become a reality under a bill just passed by the U.S. House Education Committee. KHJ Washington correspondent Matt Kaye reports… The bill, by Guam’s […]
Special Needs Community Christmas Party
Around 150 people gathered Thursday afternoon at the American Samoa Community College Multi-purpose Center for the Special Needs Community Christmas Party, an event celebrating individuals with special needs and their families. The party got off […]
Vikings and Warriors battle for football championship title
The championship matchup for high school football between Tafuna’s Warriors and the Fagaitua Vikings is tomorrow, Saturday. Tafuna has only one loss on the season, that was against Samoana, while Fagaitua has two losses, both […]
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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 Cannery Stigma Is Hurting Our Economy
Dear Editor, StarKist Samoa’s request for 300 additional guest workers has renewed attention on the challenges facing one of our most important industries. As reported by Talanei, the Government of Samoa is carefully reviewing the […]
Stop Honoring Leaders while the People Suffer
Dear Editor, As sons and daughters of American Samoa, we take pride in our culture of fa‘aaloalo, service, and unity. We honor our leaders, our traditions, and our history. But there comes a time when […]
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!
