AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPublic Funds: The Senate approved resolutions seeking an independent prosecutor and court review of the government’s handling of about $15.6 million, including a disputed $10.1 million investment. Testimony from company representatives also contradicted claims that the investment was insured, raising fresh questions about oversight and potential losses. Energy Investment: Pago Pago International Airport is advancing a public-private solar project targeting 25 megawatts of generation and battery storage, with operations expected by the end of 2027. Tax Status: The EU removed Panama and Vietnam from its tax blacklist but kept American Samoa on the list of eight jurisdictions, maintaining a potential concern for the territory’s international financial standing. Digital Security: Hackers exploited control of the .as domain registry to obtain unauthorized HTTPS certificates for Google and other organizations. The certificates were blocked or revoked, but the breach highlights risks to local businesses and users relying on .as websites. Ocean Data: NOAA funding includes about $4 million for Pacific Islands observing systems, supporting data used in weather readiness, coastal planning and safe navigation.
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