AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCivic Spotlight: American Samoa is among the 52 finalists represented at Wednesday’s National Civics Bee championship, airing on C-SPAN. Mail Service: USPS delivery estimates for Priority Mail and Ground Advantage to and from American Samoa now run 10 days or more; the change took effect Oct. 1. Cybersecurity: The .as domain registry was among three country-code registries hijacked in an attack that enabled unauthorized certificates for Google and other organizations. Google blocked the certificates, but domain owners were urged to check for exposure. Public Funds: Lawmakers approved resolutions seeking an independent investigation into ASG’s use of $15.6 million, including ARPA interest funds used for an airport investment and payroll. Water Safety: AS-EPA’s Water Laboratory earned full EPA certification to test drinking water, valid through 2029. Coconut Beetle: Pacific researchers and community groups discussed efforts to contain the invasive beetle, which damages coconut palms in American Samoa and across the region; concerns over pesticide use also surfaced.
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