AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining: The federal government is moving ahead with a Nov. 19 auction of two seabed leases covering more than 31 million acres off American Samoa. Manuʻa chiefs and conservation groups have sued to stop the sale, arguing the government lacks authority; local opposition is mounting as officials cite critical-mineral needs. Basketball: American Samoa’s women beat Tahiti 72-62 at the FIBA Polynesian Cup, with Katherine Peneueta scoring 15 points. The men’s team lost 74-64 to Samoa after a third-quarter surge. Cost of Living: American Samoa’s third-quarter consumer price index fell 2.8% from the previous quarter, though annual inflation was 0.1%; food prices rose, including cucumbers, onions, bananas and instant coffee. Public Service: High Chief Samana Semo Ve’ave’a, a former Homeland Security director, Army veteran and congressional candidate, has died at 77.
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