AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLocal Sports: American Samoa-born linebacker Noah Sewell has been activated by the Chicago Bears ahead of Sunday’s game. American Samoa teams are also among those competing in the Oceania Beach Volleyball Championship, starting Tuesday in the Cook Islands. Cybersecurity: Google says attackers hijacked the .as domain registry, along with Ghana’s and Sierra Leone’s, to obtain unauthorized certificates for Google and other organizations. Google blocked its affected certificates; domain owners are urged to check for exposure. Public Funds: The House has backed Senate resolutions seeking an independent prosecutor and possible court review over $15.6 million in territorial spending, including ARPA interest funds and opioid settlement money. Water Safety: The AS-EPA Water Laboratory earned full U.S. EPA certification for drinking-water testing through 2029. Energy: Port Administration is advancing a proposed 25-megawatt solar farm and battery system at Pago Pago International Airport, targeted to operate by the end of 2027. Tax Status: American Samoa remains on the EU’s list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions after Panama and Vietnam were removed and placed under monitoring. Weather: Forecasters warn of gusty winds for White Sunday weekend and say a strong El Niño could raise the risk of cyclones and heavy rain.
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