AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoInvestigation Update: American Samoan authorities have arrested eight men in the death of 41-year-old David Golk of Iliili, with formal charges expected Tuesday or Wednesday as police continue their probe. Public Safety & Courts: A woman reported a violent domestic assault by her boyfriend, who was arrested and charged, while another case saw a business employee allegedly punched during an incident that led to arrest and charges. Energy & Jobs: ASPA appointed Ryan K. Tuato’o as its new Chief Operations Officer, bringing decades of utility and customer operations experience. Local Governance: Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula appointed Roy JD Hall Jr. as Administrative Law Judge, replacing the prior ALJ after a long legal career. Infrastructure & Training: Port Administration selected HDR to lead a 20-year seaports master planning project funded by a $3 million RAISE grant, and ASCC’s Trades & Technology Division awarded Residential House Wiring II certificates to nine graduates. Community & Education: A local girl graduated Magna Cum Laude from Tufts University, and Pacific Horizons School held its 21st commencement with 14 graduates. Deep-Sea Mining Watch: The U.S. is preparing seabed mining lease auctions in federal waters that include American Samoa, as local and regional opposition grows. Health & Preparedness: FEMA approved more than $1.3M in post-disaster support for American Samoa and other Pacific areas, and NOAA opened its “Get Into Your Sanctuary” underwater photo contest with American Samoa included.
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