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Groundbreaking for airport parking lot expansion project
Ground was broken Wednesday for the airport expansion project, which marks the first phase of a $200-plus million dollar project to build a new, upscale, and larger terminal for Pago Pago International Airport. A large […]
Nathan Ilaoa appointed Acting Director of DMWR
Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has appointed Mr. Nathan Ilaoa as the new Acting Director of the Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources (DMWR). In the memo of appointment, the Governor stated that Ilaoa brings a […]
Wrestlers win 19 medals in Palau, Team AS returns home tonight
The President of the American Samoa Wrestling Federation and Secretary General of the American Samoa National Olympic Committee, Vaiala Ethan Lake, issued this report on the American Samoa Wrestling Team’s performance at the Pacific Mini […]
Parents urged to update children’s immunization shots
Parents are urged to ensure their children’s immunization are up to date before the new school year begins. At a Department of Health press conference on Tuesday regarding the dengue fever outbreak, Deputy Director of […]
Samoa Airways flights return to normal
Samoa Airways’ American Samoa Office has assured the public that flights have returned to normal on the inter-Samoa route and to Manu’a. Earlier this week, the airline was down to one aircraft after the recently […]
Governor, DOE Director and AG discuss funding with Sec. McMahon
Congresswoman Aumua Amata announced Monday that the U.S. Department of Education has lifted the freeze on 14 local projects that had previously been disqualified for funding by the federal agency. A press release from the […]
Governor issues declaration of public health emergency
Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula on Tuesday declared a public health emergency exists in the territory due to the increase in dengue fever cases. The Department of Health has recorded six laboratory-confirmed dengue fever cases—two locally […]
30th Police Academy opens
The 30th Police Academy officially opened Monday at the Department of Public Works Conference Room. Sixty police recruits—both men and women—and 12 personnel from the Department of Homeland Security, Customs, Department of Corrections, and police […]
Documentary on Sia Figiel gets special mention
Before the Moon Falls, a documentary on celebrated Samoan writer Sia Figiel, has received a Special Mention for Best Feature (International) at the Doc Edge Awards 2025—just as its subject is about to go on […]
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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 op-ed 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 (ASGERF), I would like to applaud the efforts of Kenisele Lafaele in shedding light on ongoing issues. He has outlined concerns […]
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 […]
