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“This is a case I know…I will win in court”
One of the two passengers who were taken off last Thursday’s Hawaiian Airlines flight upon arrival at Pago Pago International Airport and questioned by authorities regarding an alleged bomb threat has shared her ordeal in […]

Am Samoa chosen for Healthier America Policy Academy
American Samoa is one of only five jurisdictions nationwide selected to participate in the National Governors Association’s (NGA) “Rx for a Healthier America” initiative. Led by the NGA Center for Best Practices with support from […]

Town Hall meeting on deep sea mining
The American Samoa Samoa Deep Sea Mining Task Force is hosting a Town Hall Meeting on Deep Sea Mining, Wednesday, July 2 at the Lee Auditorium. Doors open at 4:00PM for informational booths and a […]

Measina Club does well at Arizona Summer Volleyball Festival
The Jr Prep Sports Amerika Samoa (JPSAS) Measina Girls Volleyball Club made their mark this past week in Phoenix, Arizona at the 2025 Arizona Summer Volleyball Festival. The team comprised of 10 girls from the […]

Am Samoa captures 9 medals after 2 days at Pacific Mini Games
Team American Samoa at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau has won nine medals after two days of competition: two golds, four silver and three bronze medals all courtesy of our wrestlers. Atonio Miller won […]

Department of Health is owner of Ottoville Professional Building
The American Samoa Department of Health now owns the Haleck’s Enterprises, Ottoville Professional Building, formerly the Argosy Building. The purchase of the two story building was completed last Thursday. Vesi Fautanu Jr. of the Department […]

Former stateless person writes book about being stranded in territory
“Stateless in Paradise: A Stranded Soul’s Fight for Freedom” is the title of a book which describes the experience of a man from Azerbaijan, Mikhail Sebastian who was stranded in American Samoa for more than […]

Customs withholding vehicles imported directly from China
More than 10 vehicles which were imported directly from China more than a month ago are being withheld by Customs. Chief of Customs Iuliano Falaniko could not be reached for comment but according to information […]

Case against attorney deSaulles is dismissed without prejudice
The High Court has granted the government’s motion to dismiss the criminal case against attorney Richard deSaulles. An order issued by Associate Justice Fiti Sunia dated June 23rd granted the motion to dismiss which the […]
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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 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 oped presents my final public statement as a trustee, documenting not […]

Applauding Keniseli Lafaele
Dear Editor, As a retiree member of the American Samoa Government Employees Retirement Fund, I would like to applaud the efforts of Kenisele Lafaele to shed light on problems. He has outlined concerns with how our many […]
Obituaries

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 […]

HC Afoafouvale Leulumoega Fou Su’esu’e Lutu: Feb 24, 1947-Dec 15, 2023
Download Flyer Here Faamanatuina le Soifua 15 FEPUARI, 2024, 10 P.M. Taunuu lona Sa i le malae vaalele i Tafuna, Amerika Samoa 23 FEPUARI, 2024, 1 P.M. Sauniga Fa’aleaiga (Family Service) EFKAS Fagatogo – Ki […]