AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAmerica250 & Fautasi Racing: American Samoa’s America250 celebrations kick off with the July 4th Fautasi Regatta, with 13 crews set for Monday’s heats and a grand final Tuesday (weather may shift races). Local Safety & Enforcement: DPS and Homeland Security are investigating a drug incident tied to a package processed through the Post Office, after customs found about a pound of marijuana hidden in a box described as rice noodles. Roads & Schools: Tafuna High School gets a temporary road fix push after McConnell Dowell responds to a request from Rep. Fagaima, while a permanent repair waits on funding. Aviation & Connectivity: Pacific Air Charters says it plans to start American Samoa commuter routes later in 2026, pending FAA approvals and timing around Samoa Airways’ cabotage waiver. Tragic Police Chase: A police pursuit ended in a fatal crash, with investigators looking into possible homicide by vehicle as the case remains under review. Community Fundraising: Marist Brothers Old Pupil Association (MBOPA) fundraising events begin this week, including a golf tournament, corporate entertainment event, and a raffle tied to St Joseph’s College Hall renovations. Tuna Policy Talks: American Samoa took part in the U.S.-Pacific tuna treaty consultation in Wellington, stressing that the U.S.-flag purse seine fleet and the territory’s tuna industry must stay viable together.
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