AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAmerica250 Tech & Community: American Samoa’s July 4 kickoff is set with the Fautasi Regatta, organized by ASTCA and the Reid Family Group, featuring 13 crews and two heats leading to a grand final—weather permitting. Ocean Policy & Science: A community coalition is pushing for a territorial review of deep-sea mining, asking the government to assess scientific and environmental impacts, fisheries risks, and economic upside before major decisions move forward. Local Ocean Forum: Finafinau’s “Mo Lo Tatou Lumana’i: Stand with the Moana” forum (June 19) brought residents together to learn about deep-sea mining, proposed port plans, fisheries sustainability, and ocean conservation through panels and Q&A with experts. Wireless Connectivity: The FCC wrapped AWS-3 (Auction 113) after 72 rounds, raising about $3.57B, with proceeds tied to the “rip and replace” effort—pricing data cited American Samoa among the lowest per-unit results. Public Safety Tech: A court case dismissed a passing/seatbelt citation after the road segment lacked centerline markings, highlighting how basic road design affects enforcement. Civic Tech Literacy: A new online tool tracks past and current Guam senators’ work, expanding to other territories including American Samoa.
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