AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDeep-Sea Mining Push: The U.S. is moving from talk to action, proposing a lease sale for about 31.5 million acres around American Samoa, with an auction tentatively set for Nov. 19—an early step that could speed pressure toward future extraction. Church Voices: The Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa adopted a resolution opposing deep-sea mining, calling the ocean a sacred trust and warning of ecological and cultural harm. Local Governance & Transport: Manu‘a faipule Fetu Fetui blasted disruptions after the MV Manu‘atele was grounded, leaving families scrambling for travel and supplies ahead of major church and village events. Immigration Rules: Gov. Pulaalii proposes a 12-month moratorium on the “special provisions” that let companies recruit foreign labor for up to one year. Culture & Arts: The American Samoa Council on Arts, Culture, and the Humanities visited Samoa, highlighting student creativity at the EFKS Fine Arts & Museum. Sports (Regional Spotlight): American Samoa’s teams are in the USA Softball International Cup in Oklahoma City, with American Samoa also set to face U.S. Elite in group play.
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