AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoClimate & Education: A Samoan student, Lagi Talalupe (19), is one of three recipients of the 2026 Tower Climate Change Scholarship at the University of Waikato, planning to return home to tackle climate impacts in Samoa. Flag Football & Youth Sport: American Samoa pulled off a major upset at the Flag Football World Championships in Germany, beating Team USA 38-32 as Taulia Tagovailoa threw five touchdowns; Canada’s men and women also advanced, setting up a quarterfinal vs American Samoa for the men. Deep-Sea Mining & Ocean Protection: Pacific leaders and faith voices are urging caution as the U.S. moves toward deep-sea mining leases near American Samoa, with bishops calling for prudence when serious harm is possible and op-eds warning the “critical minerals” push could threaten fisheries and future generations. Local Tech-Safety in Motion: Raised crosswalks installed around schools in American Samoa are being clarified as federally funded safety upgrades, with officials citing research showing fewer crosswalk-related accidents. Fisheries STEM Pathways: The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council is accepting applications for U.S. Pacific Territories Fishery Capacity-Building Scholarships for 2027-2028, supporting biology and marine science students tied to American Samoa, Guam, and CNMI.
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