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Start of new school year delayed one week due to dengue fever
The start of the new school year for public schools has been delayed one week due to the rising number of dengue fever cases. According to a press release from the Department of Education, DOE […]

Seven of the 25 dengue fever cases are locally transmitted
Of the 25 laboratory confirmed dengue fever cases that the Department of Health recorded as of last Thursday, July 31, 7 are locally transmitted cases while 18 are imported. DOH Epidemiologist Adam Konrote says the […]

Marine Patrol Unit saves man in Fa’ilolo
The Marine Patrol Unit carried out a successful rescue mission in Fa’ilolo yesterday. Head of the Marine Patrol Unit Ina Ulberg told KVZK-TV News that a man was trying to save his son who got […]

Statement from ASEDA concerning MOU
The American Samoa Economic Development Authority (ASEDA) has issued the following: “Over the past week, several news organizations reported that the American Samoa Economic Development Authority (ASEDA) was involved and supported deep sea mining in […]

Deep Sea Mining Forum: Exploring Risks, Rewards, Realities
Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula and Lt Governor Pulumata’ala Ae Ae Jr. invite residents to participate in this evening’s public forum on deep sea mining. This critical discussion, will have a hybrid format, accessible both in-person […]

Only one bathroom building for over 1,000 students at THS
With the new school year opening in three weeks, Tafuna High School Principal Tutuila Togilau is requesting urgent assistance from the Department of Education’s Maintenance Division to address several “long standing concerns” at Tafuna. Her […]

Basic Food Index for July dropped 1.2%
July’s Basic Food index dropped 1.2% over June’s BFI. The index is a month to month comparison of the prices of 20 basic food items. The Department of Commerce says the BFI has been dropping […]

Why breast milk is the best for babies and mothers
The first week of August is designated world wide as Breastfeeding Week. The Department of Health is promoting the message that breastmilk is the best food for babies for the first 6 months of their […]

Amata Readies Top Priorities for Congress’ Return in September
Congress returns from its month-long summer break in September, and Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata has her list of top legislative priorities ready. KHJ New Washington DC correspondent Matt Kaye reports… September promises to be another wild […]
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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 […]

Debt, Discipline and the Duty to Protect Our Fund
An Open Letter to the Fono of American Samoa Fellow Citizens, Lawmakers, and Guardians of the Public Trust, The recent House hearing, as reported by Talanei News, on the American Samoa Government’s $13.9 million debt […]

Op-ed Encore: Proof of Decay at ASGERF
By Fuiavailili Keniseli Lafaele For far too long, the American Samoa Government Employees Retirement Fund (ASGERF) has operated without meaningful transparency or accountability. This op-ed presents my final public statement as a trustee, documenting not […]
Obituaries

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 […]

Diane Suvania Niko-Teofilo Obituary
Diane Suvania Niko-Teofilo met her Savior on Friday, March 7, 2025 at the age of 34. She was born on October 23, 1990, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Diane was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, […]

Joseph Nikolao, Sr. 1949-2024
By Johnny Victor Toma Joseph “Sefo” Nikolao was born on March 23,1949, in Moamoa, Samoa. He was raised in the village of Futiga, American Samoa. This was the first village where his parents, Nikolao Filipo […]