AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUS Supreme Court: The U.S. Supreme Court blocked President Trump’s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for some children, ruling 6-3 that it violates the 14th Amendment. Coast Guard Leadership in the Pacific: A change of command took place at Coast Guard Base Honolulu, with Rear Adm. Wayne Arguin taking over as commander of Coast Guard Oceania District, covering American Samoa and the wider Pacific region. American Samoa’s July 4 kickoff: America250 celebrations begin with the 2026 July 4th Fautasi Regatta, with two heats today and a grand final tomorrow featuring the top boats. Local roads help: Tafuna High School got a temporary road repair response after McConnell Dowell stepped in following concerns raised by school leadership. Tuna and fisheries talks: American Samoa joined the U.S.-Pacific Tuna Treaty consultation in Wellington, stressing that the U.S.-flag purse seine fleet and American Samoa’s tuna industry are tightly linked and must stay viable. Deep-sea mining debate: A community coalition urged the governor to order a comprehensive territorial review of deep-sea mining risks and potential benefits for marine life, fisheries, and the local economy. Fuel and cost-of-living pressure: The American Samoa Democratic Party says a June memo from ODAPM criticized its April warnings about fuel price jumps and rising living costs. Aviation update: Pacific Air Charters says it expects to start American Samoa commuter operations later in 2026, pending remaining approvals.
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