AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoOcean and Faith: The Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa is calling for action against deep-sea mining, warning it could cause lasting harm to marine life and Pacific communities. The U.S. has set a Nov. 19 auction for seabed leases covering about 31 million acres offshore; Earthjustice and local groups are challenging the plan. Basketball: American Samoa’s women beat Tahiti 72–62 at the FIBA Women’s Polynesian Cup, while the men fell to Samoa 74–64. Faith and Community: The territory’s first Latter-day Saint temple will open for public tours in November and be dedicated in December, ending families’ need to travel to Samoa to worship. Remembering a Leader: High Chief Samana Semo Ve’ave’a, a former government director, Army veteran and longtime JROTC instructor, has died at 77. Flag Day: Governor Pula says deep cuts to the Special Programs Budget may put next year’s fautasi races and other cultural events in doubt.
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