AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Watch: Bishops of the Pacific are urging “wisdom” and “due care” as deep-sea mining plans near American Samoa move closer, warning that lack of full scientific certainty can’t justify serious, irreversible harm. Regional Environment: SPREP’s 5th Executive Board meeting is underway in Samoa, focusing on climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and disaster risk, with partners pushing practical resilience work across the Pacific. Local Health & Governance: A Lupelele Elementary crosswalk safety problem is still dragging on—faipule Fagaima Larry Sanitoa says promises from 2015 haven’t led to raised, marked protection before the next school year. Immigration Policy in American Samoa: The Senate has approved a 12-month moratorium on the territory’s special immigration provision, with entry during the pause limited to people sponsored by the ASG or the federal government. Fono vs Executive Board Appointments: Senate President Tuaolo Manaia Fruean has put Immigration Board confirmations on hold, seeking clarity on whether Fono members should keep serving. Community Support for Autism: Samoa’s new Otisi Society is getting a boost after a Paint and Audio car show raised $30,350 to help families raising autistic and neurodivergent children. Citizenship Rights Debate: U.S. groups are challenging renewed executive moves on birthright citizenship, arguing the latest orders target territories in ways that conflict with the 14th Amendment.
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