AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWorld Teachers’ Day (Bahá’í): Bahá’ís of Samoa and American Samoa will mark World Teachers’ Day 2026 with a 10 a.m. Oct. 4 devotional gathering at the Bahá’í House of Worship in Tiapapata, highlighting the theme “Standing with teachers” and the role of education in shaping young people. Community & Culture: Ballet Folklorico Heritage is inviting community members to learn their roots through music and dance, using folk performance as a way to connect youth to heritage. Local Education & Youth: Territorial Bank of American Samoa (TBAS) marks its 10th anniversary by announcing the Lolo Matalasi Moliga Scholarship—20 awards of $5,000 for ASCC students. Civic Pride: The American Samoa Chamber of Commerce says South Pacific Academy student Shalidiloya Faavaoga will represent the territory at the 2026 National Civics Bee in Washington, D.C. Safety & Health: The CDC spotlighted American Samoa’s lead poisoning prevention work, noting a locally built program that tested 500+ children and created the territory’s first lead surveillance baseline. Environment & Heritage: The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council is urging federal agencies to speed up green sea turtle status reviews in American Samoa and other territories to support traditional cultural harvests. Remembering: American Samoa marks the 17th anniversary of the Sept. 29, 2009 earthquake and tsunami with flags at half-staff from sunrise to sunset.
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