AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTelecom & Local Impact: The FCC wrapped up Auction 113 (AWS-3) on June 23, raising $3.57 billion from 200 mid-band licenses; up to $3.3 billion is set aside for “rip and replace” to remove Huawei/ZTE gear—FCC analysts note even per-unit prices vary, with American Samoa listed among the lowest. Health Funding: Rep. Uifa’atali Amata flagged two HHS grants for American Samoa—$33,200 for HIV services at LBJ Tropical Medical Center and $86,554 for the Emergency Medical Services for Children program at LBJ. Youth & Sports: The ASNFF Talent ID Combine and Flag Football Camp opens today at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Tafuna, led by the women’s national flag team, aiming to spot and train future national players. Community Services: Governor Pulaali’i launched a new HCBS website (hcbs.as.gov) to help residents find home-and-community care options, with a hotline planned. Public Safety: Police charged a Vaitogi man after an alleged assault with a metal utility bar, and another case followed a dispute over a village curfew bell. Culture & Language: Samoan Language Commissioner Elisapeta Alaimaleata urged public support to preserve the Samoan language as usage declines. Pageant Spotlight: Tilomai Tauiliili was crowned Miss American Samoa 2026, after a finale that sparked mixed reactions.
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