AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTelecom Upgrade: DXN won an AU$1 million contract from ASTCA to design, build, deliver and commission a Cable Landing Station for the La Vasa subsea cable, aiming to boost American Samoa’s connectivity and resilience, with operations targeted for Q3 2026. Public Safety: Police say a fire gutted holding cells behind the main Police Headquarters in Fagatogo, near the (closed) Fagatogo Fire Station, with firefighters responding after thick smoke was spotted. Courts & Crime: Investigators are still probing a fatal traffic crash tied to escaped inmates, treating it as a homicide by vehicle, while another case saw a woman report threats and property damage leading to arrests and charges. Sexual Abuse Case: A stepfather was arrested and charged in a case involving alleged abuse of his stepchildren, with the suspect held without bail. Local Culture & Community: American Samoa marked Independence Day and America250 with church services and community events, including a large concert at Lions Park with performances and a fireworks/drone show. Regional Spotlight: Samoa Conservation Society joined BirdLife as a 125th partner, supporting conservation work across the islands. Citizenship Debate: A Supreme Court birthright citizenship ruling is still sparking pushback, with one of the original order’s drafters saying the fight won’t end.
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