AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPublic Safety: The Office of the Governor says a social-media “missile strike” memo is fake and urges residents not to share it, warning false emergency posts can spark panic. Crime & Justice: Police in Samoa arrested and charged a 49-year-old man over alleged Facebook threats to kill Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt, with a court mention set for September. Aviation Update: Samoa Airways is dismantling its damaged Twin Otter 5W-FAY at Fitiuta, after engineers ruled repairs and a return flight weren’t the best option; Unity Aviation Canada and local contractors are supporting the recovery. Ocean & Environment: NOAA plans two deep-sea mapping missions around American Samoa aboard the Okeanos Explorer, while the U.S. moves ahead with seabed mining lease steps in the Mariana region despite tens of thousands of public comments. Local Governance: A senator says raised crosswalks and road signs installed by Public Works are illegal, arguing they don’t match the American Samoa Code on traffic-control devices. Sports: American Samoa stunned the U.S. in flag football, ending Team USA’s 14-year world championship unbeaten run.
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