AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMuseum & Heritage: The Jean P. Haydon Museum has opened “America 250,” a special exhibit showing artifacts tied to American Samoa’s journey with the U.S., including items like a tanoa from early Governor Benjamin Tilley and the 1956 flag design blueprint by Fareti Sotoa. Local Governance: Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula will address the joint session today to formally open the fourth regular session of the 39th Legislature, with the FY2027 budget expected to dominate lawmakers’ final push. Pacific Safety: A magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit west of the Loyalty Islands; the U.S. Tsunami Warning System reported no tsunami threat to Guam, American Samoa, or Hawaii. Security & Regional Concerns: The Governor urged U.S. investment to make American Samoa future-ready, pointing to illegal fishing, narco-terrorism, critical minerals competition, and China’s missile test. Public Health: Hawaii DOH reported a new travel-related dengue case on Oʻahu, bringing the state total to six for 2026, with officials reminding people to cut standing water. Air Service: USDOT approved Samoa Airways to keep flying between Tutuila and Manu’a for another six months, easing connectivity for residents. Community & Culture: A free spay/neuter clinic drive performed 56 surgeries in its first days, with more clinic stops scheduled across the territory.
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