AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTerritories’ Voting Rights: About 3.6 million people in U.S. territories—including American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands—can vote in presidential primaries but not the general election, a gap tied to the Insular Cases. Pacific Fisheries: President Trump signed a proclamation reopening parts of three Pacific marine national monuments to commercial fishing, including waters near American Samoa’s Rose Atoll, drawing mixed reactions from local leaders and conservationists. Local Fisheries Voice: Gov. Pula’ali’i stressed tuna’s importance at the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council, which recommended steps to secure an albacore allocation for American Samoa. Community Concerns: Puipui Measina’s chairman said he’s disappointed by the Rose Atoll fishing move and is considering legal action. Marine Monitoring & Markets: DMWR flagged concerns about foreign vessels’ bycatch potentially entering Pago Pago markets and urged better documentation to protect local fishers. Deep-Sea Mining Watch: BOEM updated the council on deep-sea minerals leasing near American Samoa, saying the plan is still in the area identification and environmental review stage. YouTube Feature: YouTube is rolling out a revamped direct messaging inbox, and American Samoa is listed among the places where it’s available.
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