AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Fight: American Samoa is being positioned as a “test case” as the U.S. moves toward auctioning millions of acres of seabed near the territory for mineral exploration, despite major environmental data gaps and growing local and regional opposition, with leaders and groups warning of threats to food security, marine life, and Indigenous identity. Local Immigration Policy: The Senate Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee heard testimony on a proposed 12-month moratorium on American Samoa’s “special provision” immigration clause, which currently lets employers bring in foreign workers without a numerical cap; officials cited 3,489 workers under the provision. Aviation Recovery in Manu‘a: Samoa Airways and PAAS continue recovery after a runway deviation incident at Fitiuta Airport, with officials saying salvage could take months and outlining next steps for engineering assessment and aircraft relocation. Cost of Living Watch: The Basic Food Index rose 0.8% in July, driven by higher prices for items like turkey tails, ice cream, sugar, taro, and eggs. Community & Agriculture: USDA-NRCS and the American Samoa Soil & Water Conservation District invite the public to an Aug. 18 Local Working Group meeting to shape conservation priorities. Cyber Safety: The Department of Education warned staff about phishing emails targeting ASDOE accounts and urged reporting and deleting suspicious messages.
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