AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMeta Settlement for Youth Safety: Attorney Edward Manibusan announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta, with American Samoa included, requiring major Instagram/Facebook changes like a combined two-hour daily time limit for children, “productive pauses,” nighttime blocks, and stronger age-assurance and parental controls. Local Governance & Public Finance: At a Senate Government Operations Committee hearing, Acting Treasurer Carri-Lee Magalei-Tulafono testified that $10 million from ASG’s ARPA interest account was invested in Kansas’ McKinley Beech Tree in March, but as of Aug. 31 there was no return reported. Deep-Sea Mining Pushback: American Samoa rejected a deep sea mining push, while NOAA mapping off Pago Pago continues as the U.S. prepares a potential Nov. 19 auction of seabed-mining leases near the territory. Regional Diplomacy: American Samoa’s delegation at the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau formally requested full membership, arguing political status shouldn’t limit its voice. Education Leadership: Ti’alemasunu Dr. Mikaele Etuale was named the new President of American Samoa Community College, taking office Sept. 8. Business & Security: Cybersecurity experts warned Pasifika about surging online scams as AI makes fraud harder to spot.
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