AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 minutes agoFerry Progress: DAMEN Shipyards Group wrapped up a May 4–8 visit with PAAS, reviewing specs and timelines for American Samoa’s new fast ferries and reaffirming the project’s push for safer, more reliable inter-island travel. Deep-Sea Mining Pushback: Finafinau and partners are collecting signatures for a community letter urging the Fono to demand stronger safeguards as federal agencies move toward potential leasing. Fuel Surcharge Shock: ASPA says electricity rates will jump in May, with the residential system rate rising from 38 to 46 cents per kWh as fuel costs drive most of the increase. Local Governance & Compliance: The Territorial Audit Office flagged major issues in the CJPA COPS program, saying about $459,000 may need to be repaid and training requirements weren’t met. Regional Security: A Micronesia security forum in Guam heard warnings that deep-sea mining and new military tech could reshape Pacific control over waters.
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