AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFisheries and Regional Resilience: American Samoa is pressing Pacific leaders for help with fuel security, drought, fisheries and access to international funding. DMWR has also added two vessels to strengthen patrols and fisheries management. Tuna Supply Chain: StarKist says it has paused purchases from vessels named in forced-labor allegations and hired an outside firm to investigate, as Indonesian fishers call for a binding labor agreement. Public Funds: The Fono is suing Governor Pula over a $10.1 million investment of ARPA interest funds, arguing the spending lacked legislative approval. Separately, lawmakers are seeking more time to complete ARPA projects before a Dec. 31 deadline; one major project, a behavioral health center, is reported 70% complete. Seabed Mining: A U.S. auction of 31.5 million acres of seabed leases off American Samoa is scheduled for Nov. 19, raising concerns about ocean health, food security and local livelihoods. Long-Term Outlook: Census projections show American Samoa’s population could fall 61% by 2100, a trend with potential consequences for the workforce and local economy.
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