AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDeep-Sea Mining Push: Pacific voices are ramping up opposition to a U.S. plan to auction deep-sea mining leases in federal waters off American Samoa, with fresh concerns about possible radioactive materials and irreversible harm to the ocean, culture, and livelihoods; Faith & Community Response: the Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa’s General Assembly heard a call for a moratorium, while Earthjustice and local advocates say they’re working through federal processes to protect the territory; Local Governance: Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula says ASG has been in ongoing talks with BOEM/DOI, is submitting stipulations, and will use the 60-day comment period to press for transparency and safeguards; Citizenship Politics: Guam and CNMI leaders urged Rep. Morgan Griffith to withdraw his bill targeting birthright citizenship in U.S. territories, warning it could create stateless outcomes and arguing the Covenant can’t be changed unilaterally; Sports & Culture: American Samoa welcomed news of the “Chasing Yesterday” endurance team bringing island hospitality to a world-record-style double marathon, and a “Stand with the Moana” shoreline demonstration drew youth and elders to protect the moana; Youth & Learning: Boys & Girls Clubs finished a DIY ukulele project through the “Save the Music” program, and ASCC psychology students donated goods to families displaced by a Fagaima fire; Public Safety: Fagaima faipule raised port ramp and immigration-form distribution concerns after safety and convenience issues were reported.
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