AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCultural Tourism & Family Learning: The American Samoa Visitors Bureau launched “Our Paogo,” a new kids’ book (ages 7+) to celebrate and preserve the territory flower, with growing instructions, traditional uses, and hands-on activities aimed at building conservation and cultural pride. Local Travel Logistics: Local absentee voting opened Monday, Sept. 7, to help voters who may be traveling for the Nov. 3 midterm; the Election Office will stay open Saturdays and on holidays, and voters must bring their airline ticket plus voter ID. Government Travel Costs: DOD updated per diem rates effective Sept. 1 for official travel to Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa—meals rose to $111 and incidentals to $27 (total daily per diem $317), a change that matters for hotels and tourism businesses serving government travelers. Public Safety & Community Impact: DHS-related criminal allegations in American Samoa include a human trafficking and labor exploitation case involving Vietnamese nationals, with four defendants facing preliminary examination in District Court. Marine Tourism Hook: A travel-friendly reminder for visitors: the National Park of American Samoa highlights remote underwater diving and marine life, including the chance to plan around humpback whale migrations.
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