AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGreat American State Fair: About 20% of states and territories, including American Samoa, aren’t taking part in the Washington, D.C. fair tied to the U.S. 250th anniversary—despite each eligible place being offered a tent for local displays and “passport” stamps. Road Safety: A national Brake Safety Day found roughly 14% of inspected commercial trucks failed brake standards and were pulled from service, raising the question: would your vehicle pass? Territorial Ocean Policy: A community coalition sent Gov. Pulaali’i Nikolau Pula a formal request for a territorial review of deep-sea mining—pushing for clear science, environmental risk, and economic impact before major decisions. Local Tech & Community Events: ASTCA and the Reid Family Group are running the America250 July 4 Fautasi Regatta with two heats and a grand final, kicking off the territory’s celebrations. Wireless Connectivity: The FCC’s AWS-3 spectrum auction wrapped at about $3.57B, with pricing reported as low for American Samoa compared with major cities. Energy Planning (Regional): Saipan’s ports authority and Eastern Power Solutions signed an MOU to develop a solar farm on CPA property.
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