AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTravel & Tourism: Samoa Airways will resume scheduled flights between Fagali’i and Maota starting Oct. 8, with service every Monday, Wednesday and Friday (two flights per day) and a special $200 one-way/$400 return fare—making Savai‘i a quick hop for White Sunday travelers. Volcano Safety & Monitoring: USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory staff completed a two-week visit to American Samoa to repair and service the territory’s volcano monitoring network and conduct K-12 outreach with local emergency partners. National Park Planning: A reminder for visitors: the National Park of American Samoa is the only U.S. national park south of the equator, but entry requires a valid passport—plus camping isn’t allowed inside the park. Ports & Infrastructure: The Port Administration of American Samoa unveiled the execution plan for the American Samoa Seaports Master Plan, funded through MARAD’s RAISE program, laying out an 8-task framework for assessments, cargo forecasts and 5-, 10- and 20-year demand scenarios. Local Culture at the Beach: An ocean-themed mural, “Malu o le Vasa,” was unveiled at Utulei Beach restroom building, created by local artist brothers Noah and Fa‘amanu Atina‘e. Policy Watch: American Samoa Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula formally opposed proposed U.S. deep-sea mining leases near the territory at the UN, citing major unanswered risks to ocean ecosystems, fisheries and the local economy.
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