AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoInfrastructure Update: Port Administration American Samoa (PAAS) says construction is continuing on the new Ofu Wharf Terminal Building in Manu‘a, funded through a Community Development Block Grant via the Department of Commerce, with Paramount Builders advancing structural framing and interior work; the single-story terminal will add an open-air waiting area, public restrooms, offices, a secure stockroom, and ADA-compliant access, with completion and handover targeted for late 2027. Sports & Tourism: Santa Clara softball player Cairah Curran was named to American Samoa’s first-ever national women’s softball team as the territory targets Olympic qualification for LA28, with the team set to compete in the 2026 Canada Cup in Surrey, British Columbia (July 6–12). Maritime Safety: After a 7.8 earthquake off Mindanao, the U.S. Tsunami Warning Centre issued Pacific advisories listing American Samoa among areas where coastal agencies should inform and instruct residents and stay out of the water as conditions are monitored. Local Environment: The Department of Commerce Wetlands Program held a Wetlands Appreciation and Recognition event honoring “Wetlands Champions,” featuring traditional knowledge and student cultural performances from villages known for flourishing wetlands. Travel Interest: Ocean Exploration Trust selected American Samoa native Jhen Allison Paguiligan Seguiwan as a 2026 Seafloor Mapping & Hydrography Intern, sailing aboard E/V Nautilus for 13 days at sea between Hawai‘i and Guam.
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