Demolition work began today on the old Fagatogo marketplace, which was closed down months ago as a new and more modern market will be constructed in its place. Actions »
With the influx of visitors expected in our territory for the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts, the Department of Health has issued a warning of dengue fever risk as outbreaks of the serious viral disease are occurring in some Pacific islands including festival participants New Caledonia, Tonga, and Kiribati. Actions »
As chairman of the Pacific Basin Development Council, Governor Togiola Tulafono was recently in Kauai, Hawaii to attend the council�s annual meeting which was held on June 25th and 26th. Also in attendance of the meeting were First Lady Maryann Tulafono, Department of Commerce Deputy Director Lelei Peau, and Acting Director of the Department of Homeland Security Tuala Mike Sala. Actions »
The Government Accountability Office has released its report covering funding from 1995 to 2007 for the United States and its territories. The GAO, which serves as the investigative arm of the U.S. Congress, submitted the report on Tuesday to leaders of the U.S. House Committee on Judiciary. Actions »
The total monetary donations made toward hosting the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts surpassed the $400,000 mark, as Young Mart in Utulei presented the festival organizers with their donation to help with hosting the major regional event. Actions »
A five week course on basic computer skills for parents was completed yesterday with certidicates of completion being presented to those parents who took advantage of the opportunity. The courses were held in the eastern district at Fagaitua High School, and in the western district at the PICED office. Actions »
Lieutenant Colonel Max Galeai was laid to rest today at his family�s home in Leone. His requiem mass was held at the Holy Cross parish in Leone and hundreds of people from the community, including government and traditional leaders, family, relatives and friends attended. Actions »
The fiber cable optic project was reviewed last night during a public hearing hosted by the Project Notification and Review System Board. The hearingʼs main focus was to discuss the environmental impact the proposed project would have on American Samoa. Approximately ten members of the public were in attendance, along with members of the PNRS board and officials of the American Samoa Telecommunications Authority. Actions »
The Festival Village is really coming together in Utulei, where most of the activities for the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts will take place. Construction of the seven Samoan fale on the beach and the 27 on the Samoana High School malae are just about completed. Actions »
Four lucky students of American Samoa will be heading to China on July 15 to participate in an art project led by world renowned artist Wyland, who was recently on island to paint a mural at the EOB in Utulei. An invitation was sent to Governor Togiola Tulafono last month to offer a rare opportunity for up to six local student artists who will assist Wyland in painting his 100th mural project. Actions »
Four young American Samoa baseball players and a local coach left island last night for Australia to attend a two-week training course that is being put together by the Baseball Confederation of Oceania. Actions »
South Korean food giant Dongwon Group has confirmed that it will buy the seafood division of Del Monte Foods, which includes Starkist Seafood, for $363 million. Actions »
Invitations were sent out by gubernatorial candidates Utu Abe Malae and Nua Mailo Saoluaga to invite members of American Samoa�s private sector to a dinner that was held this past Friday at the Famous Restaurant in Nuuuli. The dinner had a good turnout, and it opened windows for discussion on how the government and the private sector can work together in the best interest of American Samoa. Actions »
The Department of Agriculture is continuing its efforts to eradicate stray dogs in the territory, especially with the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts just around the corner. Actions »
Cost U Less store today became the latest donor toward the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts. Today, Cost U Less presented their contribution to the festival organizers at their big warehouse store in Tafuna. Actions »
Mayor Elizabeth Malaepapa Langkilde Kautz was elected Second Vice President and Advisory Board Chair for the United States Conference of Mayors, the USCM, at the organization�s annual meeting in Miami, Florida. The post positions Mayor Kautz on a three year ascent to eventually lead the national organization in starting in June 2010. Actions »
The Department of Health and LBJ Hospital are working hard to make sure they are prepared to accommodate the medical needs of the visitors who will be in American Samoa for the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts. LBJ Hospital is stocking up with extra medical supplies and staff members of DOH are undergoing training to familiarize themselves with the new mobile MASH units, which are basically tents conveniently power equipped to provide a functional field hospital. Actions »
A native of American Samoa has been chosen to fill the post of Command Sergeant Major for the Pacific Regional Medical Command at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii. U.S. Army Command Sgt. Major Tuileama Toatolu Nua has accepted the vacant position and is expected to arrive in Honolulu soon with his wife and children. Actions »
The Bank of Hawaii, as the first Platinum Sponsor for the Festival of Pacific Arts, has asked for, and received acquistion rights to name the Festival Media Center in honor of the bank. Located next to the Festival Village at Samoana High School, the Media Center will hereafter be called the Bank of Hawaii Media Center to honor our first Platinum Sponsor. Platinum Sponsors are donors who have given 50,000 USD to support the Festival. Actions »
Samoan recording artist Aziel Al Toeaina appeared in the Honolulu federal court yesterday to face drug charges, of which he pled guilty to. Toeaina, who is known as �AZ� in the music industry, was arrested in December when agents from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration seized $29,969 cash in three unwrapped packages of Hawaiian Host chocolates. The packages were in a shopping bag that was next to a bag that Toeaina admitted was his. According to court records, a drug-sniffing canine detected the presence of illegal narcotics on the cash that was seized. Actions »
Talofa Samoa hosts Hon. Vaito'a Hans Langkilde and Fatima Langkilde chat with the A.S.C.C.N members Alisi iongi-Filiaga and Margaret Sesepasara Actions »
Talofa Samoa (feb. 7, 2008) morning show with Hosts Hon. Vaito'a Hans Langkilde and the lovely Fatima Langkilde. They talk with members of the American Samoa Cancer Coalition Network Actions »
Talk It Out is Malama TV's latest television programming geared for the youth of American Samoa. The Brainchild of executive producers Zena Noah Iese (who is also the show host) and Marcus Langkilde, this program seeks to incorporate the fundamental aspects of filmmaking in combination with education and entertainment bringing a new flavor of television to American Samoa. Actions »
Why did the Dept. of Agriculture of American Samoa and Aumagas of Nuuuli Village! insanely, inhumanely, intent and killed my dogs and all other dogs in Nuuuli Village. Actions »
Dept. of Agriculture/Aumagas of Nuuuli Village, define eradication? to get rid of...despose..
Eradicating stray dogs? going full steam..for the sake of the Art Festival?
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The world is in a fuel crisis, with petrol prices sky-rocketing the whole world is looking for clean, renewable resource. Many nations, to include the US are turning to ethanol as a fuel source. In South America many nations have already put ethanol into use. In the US many states have put state and federal funding into research for ethanol-based power plants, and some states have moved to 10% ethanol gas stations. Here in Florida, Gov. Charlie Crist took a delegation to Brazil to view their sugar and ethanol refineries for research and to make a state plan to substitute ethanol for petrol or methane based power plants. In the states of Iowa, Nebraska, Idaho, and Kansas, they have instituted programs that reward farmers that set aside some of their crops for ethanol refining. Think what this could mean to Amerika Samoa? Actions »
A big thumbs down to Bill Hyman for being a crybaby about the Super Bowl. I hope he doesn't complain about ABC programming. I am a huge LOST fan Actions »
Congressman Faleomavaega announced today that he is responding to a letter to the editor written by Ms. Virginia Sudbury and published in the Samoa News on December 17, 2007 regarding his involvement with Daewoosa. A complete text of Faleomavaega�s response is included below. Actions »
I use to always log onto Malama's website and find the recent and most up to date news on here. A few months ago, Malama's website started to drag and then stopped uploading Talofa Samoa Talk Shows and News stories. I am unsure as to why this is happening, but I would really much appreciate it if this website went back to the way it was when it first started. At least give us one reliable and up to date news source online. Especially for us Samoans in the Mainland who are curious about what is going on in American Samoa, our home. Please consider this request and I hope to log on the next time and read about a recent story Malama has to share with us. Fa'afetai tele lava, ia manuia le taumafaiga, fa'apea ai fo'i Fagafaga ma le aiga. Go Malama Actions »
When my family left in 2002, we had no idea what was goin on back at home. we found out about this site through myspace and now we have a great glance at what our governemnt is dealing with back at home! Actions »
Manuia lava lau sisiga fu'a Amerika Samoa...O lou pule lea! Ia tautai e le Atua le Tama la outou taumafaiga i fa'afiafiaga a le atunu'u ae fa'apea ai fo'i la outou taliga malo...o lo'o tu'i atu pea le mulipapaga iinei aua ou faiva Amerika Samoa....May the Good Lord be with you all as our Territory goes thru it's celebration....Thank you very muc Actions »
A big fa'afetai and fa'amalo to the malama people for updating us with the local news. It looks like were watching the news back home. Of course I miss watching the malama channel. My hat goes out to all the hard work that you have done for our people on island and especially our people all over the world. Just want to congratulate all of the graduates that are graduating this year. A job well done. Keep up the good work malama tv. Ia faamanuia Le Atua i galuega. Actions »
OUTE MUAMUA PEA ONA SI'I LE VI'IGA MALE FA'AFETAI ILE ALOFA OLE ATUA SILISILIESE MA ANA FA'AMANUIAGA E TELE...IA O NAI FAAMANUIAGA MAI TAMAITA'I LALELEI OLO'O AUMAU I NEI OLE LAUMUA O SEATTLE MO LE ASO FIAFIA A TUTUILA MA MANU'A.....IA MANUIA LAVA LE ALO ATU O AMERIKA SAMOA ILE SISIINA O LANA FUA ILE TAUSAGA 2007... AE UA PAU LEA O NAI ALOFA MAI OLE TEINE OLE MOTU....SOIFUA MA IA MANUIA LE ASO FIAFIA.....
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Will the TV series "Seki" be available for viewing on the Malama TV website? It sure looks interesting and very entertaining. I hope its not too much to ask given that Malama TV is already providing outstanding services to the people of American Samoa locally and world wide. Thank you for the seconds of your time. Actions »
My family enjoys watching your news. Thankyou for giving us the opportunity to keep updated with the news! Malo lava to Fagafaga and staff for a job well done! keep up the good work! Actions »
I'm very impressed with Savali Talavou (Speaker of the House) and Charlie Tautolo's (Vice Speaker) efforts to save money by reducing unnecessary spending on house staff employees. These are newly appointed individuals; who didn't hesitate to step on the plate and said, "enough is enough." Our American Samoa Government are filled with dishonest and corrupted individuals, who are self-centered and refused to find ways to control costs and eliminate waste within their working area. Actions »
Thank you for keeping us here in the Mainland on local news and other interesting stories on what's going on at home. One of the best local news Actions »
E manatua pea le alofa lavea'i o le Atua i alo ma fanau a Samoa o loo i le tafa i Peresia. E le galo lava i latou i talosaga e le aunoa. Aua, o nisi o i latou o tama fanau a lenei aulotu i Oklahoma. Actions »
I would like to say Happy New Year to all our Samoan people, families and friends in Samoa and in the State and other parts of the world from the Voices Of Polynesian Islanders In Alaska. I would like to let everyone know about our Polynesian Center in Alaska and you can find out everything about this Polynesian Center with our web site - www.voicesofpolynesianislandersinalaska.com - If you time check it out and make a comment. Thank you and God Bless Actions »
Malama Summer Interns from the PICED YES! summer program. This is the presentation they prepared and presented at the end of the internship program held at the Famous restaurant in Nu'uuli next to Laufou. Actions »