AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSTEM Workforce: Thirteen American Samoa Community College students will receive National Science Foundation scholarships this semester, supporting marine and environmental science studies and pathways into regional STEM jobs. Renewable Energy: Port Administration is advancing a proposed 25-megawatt airport solar farm with battery storage, targeted to open by the end of 2027; excess power could go to ASPA. Shipping and Logistics: USPS now estimates 10 days or more for some packages traveling to and from American Samoa and other non-mainland areas, with no price change. Seabed Mining: A court hearing on a challenge to planned seabed leases around American Samoa is set for Oct. 30, ahead of a proposed Nov. 19 sale; a related Marianas case will proceed without a separate hearing. Ocean Services: NOAA’s Pacific Islands observing system, which supports navigation, port operations and coastal hazard planning, received more than $4 million for fiscal 2027. Food Costs: The September Basic Food Index dipped 0.1%, though prices rose for items including fish, pork ribs, eggs and rice. Digital Infrastructure: Google says attackers hijacked the .as domain registry, creating risks for domains using the suffix; Google blocked unauthorized certificates tied to its sites.
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