AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Pressure: A coalition of Pacific and Caribbean environmental and community groups is urging Gov. David M. Apatang to use federal authority to halt the Dec. 16 deep-sea mining lease process near the Northern Marianas, warning that “consultation” isn’t consent and asking for suspension or cancellation before an Oct. 19 deadline. Public Health Funding: The CDC awarded the American Samoa Department of Health $255,100 to strengthen vaccine-preventable disease prevention and response, with support highlighted by Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata. Local Safety & Health Alerts: ASPA is keeping a boil water notice in effect for areas served by the Nu’uuli Water Filtration Plant, and DOH shut down two food stores after sanitation violations. Community & Culture for Kids: The American Samoa Visitors Bureau launched “Our Paogo,” a new children’s book teaching the cultural importance of the pandanus plant and how to grow it. Education Wins: Southern New Hampshire University named multiple American Samoa students to its Summer 2026 President’s and Dean’s Lists. Family & Justice Updates: Police reports detail recent domestic violence and assault arrests, while Alaska dropped criminal charges against 11 American Samoans tied to noncitizen voting allegations.
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