News
Governor: I am prepared to go to the Fono
With the Fono leaders turning down his requests to meet, Governor Pula’ali’i Nikolao Pula says he is prepared to make an appearance before the Fono. Appearing on 93 KHJ‘s Morning Show with John Raynar Wednesday, […]
Governor orders temporary freeze on spending of local funds
The Governor has ordered a temporary freeze on all local fund expenditures effective Wednesday, April 1st and continuing to Friday April 10. Governor Pula’ali’i Nikolao Pula said in a March 31st memo this was due […]
Members of Teacher Certification Board confirmed
Three members of the Board of Teacher Certification have been confirmed by both the House and Senate. They are Patricia Vaivao, Dr Senouefa Mana’o and Dr Mareta Te’i. In the Senate all three nominees were […]
Petroleum officer assures we have ample fuel supplies
American Samoa has ample fuel supplies, assures ASG’s Petroleum Officer Eleanor Sataua. Her office has been receiving inquiries from businesses and individuals who are concerned that the crisis in the Middle East would affect fuel […]
Court rules that Keniseli Lafaele is still a member of ASGERF Board
Keniseli Lafaele remains a duly appointed trustee of the American Samoa Government Employees Retirement Fund and he must be permitted to participate fully in board affairs throughout the remainder of his five year term of […]
New playground opens at Lions Park
A few hours after the new playground at Lions Park was officially opened Tuesday, families turned out to enjoy what has been under construction behind the walls. And they were not disappointed. The playground features […]
Boys & Girls Clubs of American Samoa hosts Open House
The Boys & Girls Clubs of American Samoa (BGCAS) welcomed community members, families and local leaders to its Open House event Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Guests were invited to tour the Clubhouse, meet staff and […]
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 […]
Podcasts
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April 2 – News in English – Afternoon
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Aperila 2 – Tala Nei – Taeao
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Tisa Faamuli Talks on 93KHJ
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Funk Fit’s Claude, Mino and Ken on The Show!
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April 2 – News in English – Morning
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Aperila 2 – Tala mai Apia
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April 1 – News in English – Afternoon
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Aperila 1 – Tala Nei – Taeao
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April 1 – News in English – Morning
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Aperila 1 – Tala mai Apia
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Mati 31 – Tala Nei – Taeao
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March 31 – News in English – Afternoon
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March 31 – News in English – Morning
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Mati 31 – Tala mai Apia
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Mati 30 – Tala Nei – Aoauli
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March 30 – News in English – Afternoon
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Arts Council Flag Day Schedule
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John Godinet Life Story at ASCC This Week!
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Mati 30 – Tala Nei – Taeao
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March 30 – News in English – Morning
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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 […]


