AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMaritime Infrastructure: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with Port Administration American Samoa (PAAS) and MARAD, is pushing ahead on the Aunu’u Wharf Reconstruction Project, moving through the 35% design phase and running a NEPA Environmental Assessment to review impacts on marine life and wildlife; the upgraded wharf will support both inter-island passenger service via Alia and cargo landing-craft operations, with an estimated $3.7 million cost and construction expected to start in late 2027 and finish before 2029. Deep-Sea Mining Watch: Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata reiterated her call for a moratorium on deep seabed mining near American Samoa, stressing the need for a full science-based EIS and warning that sediment “plumes” could harm fish stocks and food security. Local Policy & Fuel Costs: ODAPM/OPM disputed claims from the American Samoa Democratic Party about fuel price increases, clarifying that MAP is calculated per fuel product and explaining how smoothing affected month-to-month impacts. Training & Careers: A local student, Jhen Allison Paguiligan Seguiwan, was selected as a 2026 Seafloor Mapping & Hydrography Intern and will sail aboard E/V Nautilus in June to map seafloor between Hawaiʻi and Guam. Community & Education: American Samoa STEAM Fest 2026 brought together students, families, and partners for hands-on STEAM stations, career exploration, and a solar car challenge.
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