AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Push Meets Local Pushback: American Samoa’s governor has set up a Deep Sea Minerals Steering Committee to oversee any DSM moves, with seven subcommittees covering infrastructure and revenue sharing—while local groups are circulating a community letter urging the Fono to act fast to protect local waters and rights as federal agencies move toward leasing timelines. Budget Pressure: The territory’s FY2026 second-quarter update shows revenues running about 13.2% below projections, prompting a call for tighter spending, including temporary limits on new hiring and non-essential travel. Public Safety Accountability: A territorial audit says the Criminal Justice Planning Agency may owe about $459,000 tied to a COPS grant after funds were used for truant officers instead of sworn law enforcement or school resource officers. Regional Watch: Samoa is facing fresh questions after photos circulated online appear to show cabinet ministers with promoters of BG Wealth, a crypto scheme regulators warn resembles a Ponzi-style operation. Transport Update: Damen Shipyards met with PAAS on the new fast ferries, continuing work toward improved Manu’a connectivity.
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