AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTuna Supply Chain: StarKist says it has stopped buying from vessels named in a report alleging forced labor and hired an outside firm to investigate. Indonesian fishers’ representatives are pressing the company for a binding labor agreement. Seabed Mining: A federal judge’s decision on a challenge to the Nov. 19 lease auction off American Samoa may not come before the sale. The auction could open the way to commercial mineral exploration, with implications for Pacific livelihoods and the marine environment. Public Funds: Faipule Fagaima Larry Sanitoa is seeking congressional help to extend the Dec. 31 deadline for unfinished ARPA projects. One Tafuna behavioral health center is about 70% complete, with remaining work scheduled into May 2027. Separately, the Fono has sued Governor Pula over the administration’s authorization of a $10.1 million investment using ARPA interest earnings, arguing the spending required legislative approval. Population Outlook: Census Bureau projections show American Samoa could lose 61% of its population by 2100, as low fertility and outmigration threaten the territory’s future workforce and consumer base.
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