AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Fight: The U.S. is moving toward leasing seabed mineral rights near American Samoa, with a proposed BOEM mineral lease sale covering more than 31 million acres tentatively set for Nov. 19—prompting Indigenous and Pacific groups to warn of major environmental and food-security risks and saying there were “no consultations.” Local Governance & Labor Rules: A Senate Public Safety hearing heard testimony on a bill to impose a 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 clause (3,092 private sector, 397 government). Cost of Living: The Basic Food Index rose 0.8% in July 2026, driven by higher turkey tails and other staples, while a few items like rice and bananas dipped. Aviation Recovery: Samoa Airways’ Fitiuta Airport runway deviation recovery is expected to take at least two to three months, with engineers assessing the aircraft before it’s moved for repairs. Community & Agriculture: USDA NRCS will host an Aug. 18 Local Working Group meeting in Pago Pago to shape conservation priorities with local farmers and landowners. Cyber Safety: The Department of Education warned staff about phishing emails targeting ASDOE accounts, urging no clicks on links or attachments and prompt reporting.
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