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 ...Read more

If you’ve ever wondered how the repairs at Tafuna High School are being handled, this is the story: The American Samoa Collaboration… In October 2022, Alex Willis emailed a enquiry to ...Read more

Dear People of American Samoa, I am a man of faith. I rely on my Savior for his truth and support daily. When I arrived in America Samoa, many were surprised at my energy and capacity to work long ...Read more

Dear Editor, I wish to share my comments prepared for the WESPAC meeting Tuesday afternoon with your readers that I was not able to deliver in full due to the time limit allowed per speaker. The ...Read more

Dear Editor: I wish to submit my comments submitted to NOAA regarding the proposed expansion of the PRIA marine monument to your publication for public view in the event my commentary does not make ...Read more

So, As much as I wanted to hideaway I could not sit on the sidelines and not Comment on the work of a fellow artist Who I haven’t yet met But hope to connect with soon On this rainy Sunday In ...Read more

Dear Editor, A recent Samoa Observer story about a young artist, who painted the crucified Jesus with a traditional tattoo, caught my attention. The writer notes the painting “gathered traction ...Read more

Dear Editor, I am writing to express my concern about the recent accident that put two motorcycle police officers in the hospital and the subsequent police report that was conducted by the same ...Read more

Dear Editor, In response to Mrs. Saili Samoa’s Letter to the Editor (LTE) on Samoa News, Friday, March 10, 2023, I want respond in kind in this LTE, to correct important inaccuracies or ...Read more

Dear Editor, This letter addresses some core deficiencies and offers corrections to American Samoa’s (AS) healthcare strategy for improving access to primary care. In 2018, Bishop Vaifanua ...Read more

Dear Editor, I am a nurse who wishes not to be named, and yes I was active in the strike. I am emailing to inform the public of what has been happening since some of our nurses went on strike. The ...Read more