AGP Executive Report
Last update: 34 minutes agoSeabed Mining: American Samoa groups are opposing a planned Nov. 19 U.S. lease auction covering about 31.5 million acres of seabed near the territory. They warn deep-sea mining could harm marine life and the fishing economy; a lease would not itself authorize mining. Decolonization: Pacific churches have rejected a U.S. call to end the UN decolonization committee, saying Pacific peoples must retain a voice in deciding their political future. American Samoa remains on the UN’s list of non-self-governing territories. Parks and Culture: Visitors donated $415,000 at Hawaiʻi and American Samoa national park stores over the past year. The nonprofit says donations support park programs, including education, wildlife protection and preservation of cultural sites. Education: Thirteen ASCC science students will receive $5,000 National Science Foundation scholarships to help them pursue marine and environmental science studies. Community Preparedness: The American Samoa Red Cross is seeking 300 volunteers ahead of cyclone season, which runs November through April.
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