AGP Executive Report
Last update: 35 minutes agoDeep-Sea Mining Push: A Trump-backed rush is moving fast—at least nine companies are in talks for seabed access, with auctions for areas from American Samoa to Alaska possible this summer, even as critics warn key questions about processing, track records, and real-world payoff remain unanswered. Local Water Safety: The EPA announced $9.457 million for American Samoa to tackle PFAS and other emerging contaminants, targeting drinking water systems and private wells. Disaster Readiness Funding: Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomed another FEMA BRIC-related notice for American Samoa, adding $220,542 for preparedness management. Power and Infrastructure: Severe weather knocked out power on the east side for hours, while Pago Pago International Airport’s terminal parking expansion hit 155 days into a 600-day contract. Public Safety: Police reports continue—from machete threats in a family dispute to a convenience-store rock-throwing incident captured on video. Sports/Community: UVU hired Andrew May as an assistant/offensive coordinator, and Naia Tanuvasa was named to the American Samoa women’s Olympic athlete pool.
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