AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLocal Tech & Education: American Samoa Community College names Sonny J. Leomiti interim president starting July 1, as the board transitions after nearly 26 years under Dr. Rosevonne Makaiwi-Pato. STEM & Community Events: American Samoa’s America 250 finale is set for July 4 in Tafuna with a drone-and-pyrotechnic show: 300 drones (including pyro-drones) choreographed to custom animations, plus fireworks at Lions Park. Marine Science & Policy: Local groups ask Gov. Pula’alii Nikolao Pula for a comprehensive territorial review of deep-sea mining, calling for science-based environmental and economic assessment and a legal options plan for EEZ governance. Renewable/Connectivity Tech: FCC spectrum news notes the AWS-3 auction’s results and “rip and replace” costs, with pricing data that includes American Samoa. Regional Tech/Transport: The 2026 July 4th Fautasi Regatta kicks off America 250 celebrations, with Heat 1 and Heat 2 run under improved weather conditions. National Tech/Infrastructure: A federal plan to close the National Archives site in San Bruno raises concerns for researchers using key genealogical and immigration records tied to U.S. cases.
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