AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWorkforce Safety: Saelua Medical Corporation won a $170,000 federal grant to train about 250 quarry workers and contractors in emergency response, first aid and mine safety. Seabed Mining: Federal officials have issued a final notice for two proposed mineral leases offshore American Samoa, though a Congressional Research Service report says no leases have yet been issued. Air Service: Hawaiian Airlines says a third weekly Pago Pago–Honolulu flight will need new demand, including more visitors, group travel and cargo, to become sustainable year-round. Local Development: A proposed shopping center behind Veterans Memorial Stadium faces residents’ objections over traffic, neighborhood disruption and safety; the Zoning Board previously denied the permit. Shipping Costs: American Samoa congressional candidates faced questions at a Chamber of Commerce forum about ways to ease freight and fuel costs, a major burden for local households and businesses. Package Delivery: New USPS standards that took effect Oct. 1 mean some lightweight Ground Advantage parcels to and from American Samoa will travel mainly by sea, with delivery taking 10 days or more.
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