AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining & Ocean Rights: American Samoa’s debate over seabed mining stays front and center as NOAA advances a Deep Sea Minerals Corp. application for exploration in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, while local voices push back on whether “process” equals safety or benefits. Local Infrastructure: Port Administration and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continue work on the Aunu’u Wharf Reconstruction Project, with an Environmental Assessment underway and construction planned to start in late 2027. Federal Funding Moves: Rep. Uifa’atali Amata says the House Appropriations Committee advanced bills that would boost American Samoa’s OIA Operations fund and add support for ASCC, plus a federally funded report on Pago Pago Port improvements. Public Assistance Modernization: DHSS officially launched the ASNAP Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) system, marking a major step in modernizing food assistance delivery. Elections & Civic Prep: The Election Office urged new 18-year-old graduates to register for the upcoming midterm elections. Sports & Youth: American Samoa is set to host the WBSC Oceania 15U Women’s Softball World Cup Qualifier in July, and a local player, Cairah Curran, was selected for the American Samoa National Women’s Team. Community Safety: Police reports include domestic violence arrests and a burglary case tied to the Faasao Marist High School cafeteria.
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