AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCultural & Education: The American Samoa Visitors Bureau launched “Our Paogo,” a new children’s book (ages 7+) teaching kids about the Paogo’s cultural uses, how to grow it, and why protecting it matters. Deep-Sea Mining Fight: NOAA’s expedition around American Samoa reported a polymetallic nodule field, including nodules up to 15 cm, as the U.S. moves toward potential seabed mineral leasing; meanwhile, conservation groups and Pacific leaders are pushing back with lawsuits and calls for stronger protections and local consultation. Territorial Voice on Mining: CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds backed revenue-sharing and consultation through new PACMESA legislation, while lawmakers and community groups urged governors to oppose lease sales and demand more public input. Public Health Enforcement: Environmental Health Services shut down two businesses and a government building in American Samoa for sanitation and health regulation violations. Human Trafficking Case: DHS arrested a Vietnamese couple in American Samoa on alleged human trafficking and related conspiracy charges involving a minor. Tech & Youth Safety: A major multistate Meta settlement includes American Samoa and the Northern Marianas, requiring new safeguards for children on Instagram and Facebook. Phone Scam Crackdown: Multiple U.S. attorneys general urged the FCC to strengthen “Know Your Upstream Provider” rules to curb illegal robocalls. Workforce & Industry Training: The PITA Jr. Summer STEAM bootcamp wrapped up, aiming to build local interest in drones, robotics, and engineering.
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