AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDEA & Fentanyl Crackdown: New Mexico records say the DEA watched hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills hit the streets from 2023-2025 without seizing them, raising alarms about public safety. Pacific Marine Protections: A Trump order would reopen parts of Pacific marine monuments to commercial fishing, including waters around American Samoa; reactions from Pacific experts and officials are mixed, with concerns about cultural and ecological impacts. El Niño Prep: SPREP urges Pacific communities to prepare now that El Niño is underway, stressing early action to protect families. Health Watch: Hawai‘i DOH reports a travel-related dengue case on Oʻahu tied to a visitor; officials say the risk of local spread is low and urge residents to remove standing water. Local Politics & Land Use: American Samoa’s At-Large Delegate race kicks off as Tuifagaloa Dr. Afu Lefaoseu III picks up nomination papers; meanwhile, the Zoning Board revisits who should receive lease payments for Atu‘u land tied to foreign-owned businesses. Veterans Services: The VA clinic in Faleomavaega Eni Fa‘au‘a‘a Hunkin officially opens its expanded lab facility, boosting local testing for veterans. Community & Culture: Samoa’s Pacific Strongest 2026 powerlifting event is set for Apia this weekend.
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