AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Meets Military Tech: A regional security forum in Guam warned that “critical minerals” being targeted for deep-sea mining are largely meant to feed advanced military drones and AI-powered weapons—raising fears Pacific islands could lose control of their waters as the U.S. expands the lease area. Local Pushback Grows: Here at home, Finafinau and other groups are collecting signatures for a community letter to the Fono urging stronger protections and meaningful territorial participation, pointing to the Deeds of Cession and warning federal steps could move too fast. Governance Moves Forward: The Governor also set up a Deep Sea Minerals Steering Committee with subcommittees on infrastructure and revenue sharing. Budget Pressure: Meanwhile, the FY2026 second-quarter update says revenues are about 13.2% below projections, prompting hiring limits and tighter travel spending. Stats Upgrade: American Samoa adopted its Statistical Strategy 2025–2030 to make government data more coordinated and trusted.
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