AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSeabed Mining: A federal judge may not rule before the Nov. 19 auction of 31.5 million acres of seabed leases off American Samoa. The lawsuit challenges regulators’ review of effects on protected species, which plaintiffs say did not assess mining itself. Public Projects: A Tafuna behavioral health and rehabilitation center is 70% complete, but shipping delays and weather have pushed some work into May 2027. Rep. Fagaima Larry Sanitoa is seeking a federal extension to protect ARPA funding before the Dec. 31 deadline. Forestry and Agriculture: A $2.8 million regional forest-resilience partnership is hiring its first American Samoa extension agent to support forestry, food security and community work; applications close Dec. 23. Tuna Supply Chain: StarKist says it has halted purchases from vessels named in a forced-labor report and hired an outside investigator. Indonesian fishers’ union representatives are pressing the company for a binding labor agreement. Food Costs: American Samoa’s Basic Food Index fell 0.2% in October, as lower prices for bananas, rice and other staples outweighed increases in items including milk, fish and sausage.
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