AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOvertime Rule Reversed: The U.S. Department of Labor says it will rescind the Biden-era overtime rule and return to the 2019 salary threshold, with the change expected to take effect Friday. Digital Diplomacy: The Governor’s Office and ASTCA wrapped a 3-day mission to Samoa to line up a shared, secure regional digital future tied to the SAS Cable 2 project. Deep-Sea Mining Pushback: In American Samoa, local groups are rallying signatures for a letter to the Fono urging stronger protections as federal steps toward offshore leasing move ahead; the Governor also set up a Deep Sea Minerals Steering Committee to oversee DSM-related activity. Healthcare Upgrades: LBJ Tropical Medical Center highlighted ARPA-funded reliability gains, including a second fully functioning CT scanner. Regional Watch: Samoa approved a 40-sene minimum wage increase, while regulators warn about BG Wealth crypto promoters amid growing scam concerns. Transport Update: Damen Shipyards met with PAAS on the territory’s new fast ferries.
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