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House & Senate to conference on EITC bill
It looked like the Senate conferees were going to give in to the House of Representatives position regarding the bill to amend the Earned Income Tax Credit law. That is to pass the bill as […]
Former Director responds to Governor’s comments
The former Director of the American Samoa Resilience Office, Dr Sabrina Suluai-Mahuka, has responded to comments attributed to Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula concerning the termination of her services as ASRO director. In a post on […]
State funeral for former Governor Lolo Moliga on April 7
A state funeral service for former Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga is scheduled for next Tuesday, April 7 at the CCCAS Kanana-fou Ua Taunuu Church. Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula sent a letter of invitation to the […]
Amerika Samoa Choir presents Easter Concert
The Amerika Samoa Choir presents the Easter Concert, “Aleluia, E Lelei le Ali’i,” on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 6:30 PM at the Petesa Uta – O le Ala o le Fa’aolataga Church. The choir, […]
Governor wants to keep open lines of communication with Fono
Despite the Fono leaders declining his invitation to meet, Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula says he’s committed to maintaining open lines of communication and a constructive working relationship between the Executive and Legislative branches. The Governor […]
Amata thanks American Samoa TSA employees
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is thanking American Samoa’s Department of Homeland S employees, who have worked for weeks without pay due to the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) during legislative and policy disputes […]
Port Administration gives update of main dock project
The Department of Port Administration has provided an update on construction of new port facilities. Current construction activities are focused on relocating critical underground utilities, including the main sewer line. Dewatering operations are actively underway […]
Samoa’s Deputy PM resigns, files challenge
Samoa’s Deputy Prime Minister Toelupe Poumulinuku Onesemo is challenging procedural fairness of the decision handed down by the Electoral Court which cost him his seat for Falealili 1 constituency. He told media he was resigning […]
Governor vetoes impeachment & immigration bills
The Governor has vetoed two bills which were recently approved by the 39th Legislature. One would have required a Senator and a House Representative to serve as members of the Immigration Board and would automatically […]
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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 […]
Territory faces critical & urgent gap in long term care
Dear Editor, American Samoa is facing a critical and urgent gap in long-term care—and the solution is within reach through the expansion of Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers. Today, too many families are […]
OP-ED: A Masterpiece of Leadership
How Lolo Moliga mobilized a people, reshaped a crisis, and built a lasting financial system for American Samoa By Fuiavailili Keniseli Lafaele When Bank of Hawaii announced its departure from American Samoa in 2012, it […]
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 […]
