AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPacific Policing: American Samoa joined regional police chiefs in endorsing PACPOL, a new framework for Pacific-led cooperation, at their conference on Oct. 14. Deep-Sea Mining: A federal push to open waters east of American Samoa to seabed mining is drawing legal scrutiny; the territory’s ban covers its local waters up to three nautical miles offshore. Public Oversight: The Senate approved a new investigative committee as lawmakers raised concerns about synthetic drugs entering the territory, including reports of their spread among students. Port Operations: New floodlights at Pago Pago’s main dock will allow night vessel operations to resume, improving safety and cargo handling after years of limited visibility. Care and Health: Community listening sessions will address delayed Medicaid-funded home care services, while the AS-EPA water lab won U.S. certification to test drinking water for bacteria.
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