AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoOceania Swimming Shift: Pacific swimmers turned heads at the 14th Oceania Championships in Suva, with Fiji’s Samuel Yalimaiwai taking gold in the 50m breaststroke and officials saying the long-time New Zealand/Australia edge is narrowing as more countries win medals. COFA Funding Watch: A new U.S. government report flags delays and late audits tied to Compact of Free Association funding—payments and required single audit reports have often come in late since 2019, while project rollouts face hurdles like delayed disbursements and rising costs. Territory Budget Pressure: American Samoa’s FY2026 Q2 memo says revenues are about 13.2% under projections, prompting a hiring pause for non-critical roles and postponing non-essential travel. Jobs & Hiring: USPS is running a Quincy job fair May 14 (10 a.m.–2 p.m.) for full-time Automotive Technicians starting at $32.13/hour, with federal benefits. Local Cost Signals: Inflation in American Samoa rose 1.0% for the second straight month, with transportation costs leading the increase.
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