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MO: Sui uma o le Polokalame Litaea ale Malo o Amelika Samoa (American Samoa Government Employees Retirement Fund or ASGERF):
I masina ua tuana’i, sa ou avatua ai i se faasologa o tusi fa’alauaitele (open letters) e fa, e fa’asoa ai ni fa’afitauli i le pulega ma le ta’ita’iga o le ASGERF. E le’i...
To the Members of the American Samoa Government Employees Retirement Fund (ASGERF):
Over the past several months, I have shared with you four open letters detailing the governance and management challenges within our Fund. These letters were not written lightly. They were grounded in documented...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A federal official recently confirmed that seabed mining near American Samoa would take place in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) — waters beyond the 3-mile limit, under U.S. federal control.
That may be what the law says. But does that mean American Samoa has no say?...
Dear Director Taufetee,
I am writing as a deeply concerned sister of a minor child (J.M), a 9th-grade student at Voc Tech High School, to formally report and demand immediate action regarding a shocking incident that occurred under one of your institution's (Nuuuli Vocational Technical High...
Talofa lava!
We are honored to introduce the very first edition of Ala Mai — the official bi-monthly column of the American Samoa Alliance Against Domestic & Sexual Violence. This column is part of our continued mission to uplift, educate, and mobilize our community against the devastating...
June 02, 2025
To: Maefau Dr. Mary Lauagaia Taufetee — Director of Education
DOE Building, Pago Pago, AS 96799
Mr. Vaiaso Apulu —Principal Voc Tech High School
Immediate Action Demanded – Assault, Humiliation, and Social Media Exposure of Student (J.F)– Assault, Humiliation, and Social Media...
I read with concern the Samoa News article, “Governor’s and Medicaid offices team up to support local patient,” 4/10/2025.
On its face, the public might think this was a great thing but in reality, it is one of the worst things that could happen to the Medicaid program. I do not hold it against the...
Talofa lava!
The month of April is almost at and end, I would like to encourage our community to remember that although Sexual Assault Awareness Month ends, I humbly ask that you continue to do the work to help end sexual violence in American Samoa.
It is important that we do not relegate Sexual...
Talofa Esteemed Members,
American Samoa’s economy is insular, isolated, and heavily dependent on federal assistance and the fishery industry, which are highly susceptible to external shocks. This vulnerability was evident during the COVID-19 pandemic and amid supply chain disruptions from the...
Dear Editor,
I am writing to share a heartfelt letter titled “Welcomed Beeb” written by my late father, Aeoainuu Aleki Tuala-Tamaalelagi. Though he is now in heaven, his words continue to carry the weight of gratitude, reflection, and deep love for life, community, and the healing hands that...