AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPacific Games Shift: Sailing and va’a events were moved to Mulifanua after submerged wreckage in Vaiusu Bay raised safety concerns, with World Sailing’s technical officer backing Mulifanua as the best fit for Olympic-qualifier races. Energy Costs: ASPA announced a fuel surcharge hike that will push residential electricity from 38 cents per kWh in April to 46 cents in May, with fuel making up most of the total cost. Emergency Services: ASTCA says it will take over the 911 call center from DPS, sending operators overseas for specialized training to improve call triage and dispatch. Water Update: Fagamalo’s water is back on, but a boil notice remains until ASEPA clears the latest samples. Deep-Sea Mining Pushback: Local groups are rallying signatures for a letter to the Fono urging stronger safeguards as federal steps toward leasing move ahead; the Governor also set up a Deep Sea Minerals Steering Committee. Local Governance & Data: American Samoa adopted its Statistical Strategy 2025–2030, while FY2026 Q2 revenues came in about 13.2% below projections, prompting tighter spending controls.
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