AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSNAP Security: Pennsylvania plans about $14 million in upgrades to issue new EMV chip EBT cards, aiming to cut skimming theft that drains benefits. Moananuiākea Voyage: The Polynesian Voyaging Society added a year to the Western Pacific sail plan after NOAA forecasts a high-risk El Niño season through spring 2027. Maritime Safety Push: Gov. Pulaalii Nikolao Pula reaffirmed the formal request for a permanent U.S. Coast Guard station in American Samoa, with cutters, patrol capacity, and stronger search-and-rescue. Airport Incident (Manu’a): Samoa Airways Flight 990 veered off Runway 12 at Fitiuta; one staffer reported a leg injury, the runway reopened, and the NTSB investigation is ongoing. Deep-Sea Mining Opposition: The Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa passed a resolution opposing deep-sea mining in/near territorial waters and the EEZ. Local Economy Watch: American Samoa’s inflation rate rose to 2.3% in Q2 (April–June 2026), with transportation costs leading increases. Sports Spotlight: American Samoa’s team is set for the USA Softball International Cup in Oklahoma City, with pool play starting July 30.
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