AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoFuel Costs Hit Home: ASPA says its fuel surcharge is set to jump in May, pushing residential rates from 38¢/kWh (April) to 46¢/kWh, with commercial system rates also rising—fuel costs are driving most of the increase. Labor Rules Shift in the U.S.: The U.S. Department of Labor rescinded the Biden-era overtime rule and restored the 2019 salary thresholds for exempt workers, formalizing a return after court vacated the 2024 changes. Deep-Sea Mining Push Meets Local Pushback: American Samoa’s Governor created a Deep Sea Minerals Steering Committee to oversee DSM-related planning, while local groups are collecting signatures for a letter to the Fono urging stronger safeguards and meaningful territorial participation. Regional Watch: In Samoa, regulators warned the public about the BG Wealth crypto scheme after photos circulated showing ministers pictured with promoters. Shipping Probe: Samoa Shipping Corporation’s seven former employees are still under investigation and are expected to face drug charges after a flagged Pago Pago–Samoa trip.
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