AGP Executive Report
Last update: 36 minutes agoTsunami Watch in the Pacific: A 7.8 quake off Mindanao triggered tsunami advisories across much of the Pacific, including American Samoa and Guam, with officials urging coastal communities to follow local guidance and “stay out of the water.” Deep-Sea Mining Push Under Fire: A new request for clarification highlights American Samoa’s concerns about a fast timeline for commercial deep-sea mineral leases, as NOAA advances seabed minerals reviews and critics warn the ocean isn’t a testing ground. Local Infrastructure Funding: U.S. House action could send more than $5 million toward Guam health, public safety, and forensic upgrades—while American Samoa’s own port and wharf planning continues, including the Aunu’u Wharf reconstruction moving through environmental review. Food Prices Ease: American Samoa’s Basic Food Index fell 1.1% in May, with eggs down 15.2% to the lowest level this year. Sports & Community: American Samoa softball adds Arizona Wildcats Tele Jennings and Sina Talataina to the Canada Cup roster; meanwhile, the Election Office urges new 18-year-olds to register to vote.
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