AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTemple Milestones: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced key dates for two future temples—Vienna’s groundbreaking Oct. 17 and the Pago Pago American Samoa Temple dedication Dec. 13, with a free open house running Nov. 4–21 (excluding Sundays). Deep-Sea Mining Push Meets Local Pushback: U.S. territories in the Pacific are criticizing the Trump administration’s fast-moving seabed lease plans, with Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata urging an environmental impact study for waters around American Samoa and faith and political leaders echoing calls for ocean protection. Rising Costs at the Pump: Samoa’s latest inflation figures show transport driving prices up, with diesel jumping 51.6% and petrol up 37% over the year—hitting everyday travel and business supply chains. Food Safety Update: Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula issued an executive order making the FDA Model Food Code the official retail food safety reference, with enforcement starting after a four-month outreach period. Community & Culture: Fagalii Tinifu participants completed ASCC-ACNR’s 12-session Basic Sewing Program, sewing their own puletasi for graduation. Education & Opportunity: The American Samoa Bar Association opened applications for its 2026–2027 Legal Education Scholarship, due Sept. 25.
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