AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPacific Forests: A new $2.8 million University of Hawaiʻi–U.S. Forest Service partnership will fund forestry extension agents for American Samoa and four other Pacific jurisdictions, with applications opening Nov. 9 and staff expected by May 2027. Voyage Rescue: An 86-year-old Oregon sailor and his dog were rescued after drifting for weeks while bound for Pago Pago. He says he still hopes to sail to American Samoa. Population Outlook: Census projections show American Samoa could lose 61% of its 2026 population by 2100, amid falling fertility and continued outmigration. Public Funds: The Fono has sued Governor Pulaaliʻi Nikolao Pula, arguing that the $10.1 million ARPA-interest investment lacked legislative approval. Seabed Mining: An environmental group warns a Senate permitting bill could make approvals harder to reverse, as litigation continues over a planned lease sale off American Samoa. Community: The Pago Pago temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has opened for public tours.
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