AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMeta Child-Safety Settlement: Meta agreed to pay up to about $17.1B (as states finalize shares) and overhaul Facebook/Instagram for teens, including two-hour daily limits, nighttime blocks (midnight–6 a.m.), school-hour notification limits, stronger age checks, and tighter controls on harmful content—settlement terms also include American Samoa among participating jurisdictions. NOAA Ocean Exploration: NOAA announced the Okeanos Explorer will run deep-sea mapping and ROV dives around American Samoa in Aug–Oct 2026, with live-streamed dives and public release of collected data. Local Travel Freeze: The American Samoa Government suspended all government-funded local travel for the rest of FY 2026, with limited exceptions for court-ordered, governor/lieutenant governor travel, and grant-funded trips. Maternal Health Grant: Rep. Uifa’atali Amata said the Department of Health received a $295,000 CDC grant to help prevent maternal mortality and strengthen maternal care. Fire at Lions Park: A fire near the ASTCA tower at Lions Park damaged a small compound and nearby structures, prompting help from communications staff and other responders. Sports & Community: Pooch Taase returns as head coach for Fa’asao Marist, and Ai Pai Bakers’ half moon pies reached Fitiuta, Manu’a. Regional Fisheries: The Western Pacific Fishery Council will meet Sept. 15–17 to consider changes affecting commercial fishing, including around Rose Atoll.
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