AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoDeep-Sea Mining Clash at the UN: American Samoa Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula says the territory opposes commercial deep-sea mineral extraction and is rejecting a proposed U.S. lease sale covering more than 31 million acres near the territory, citing major gaps in understanding impacts on ocean ecosystems, fisheries, and the local economy; Regional Pushback: CNMI mayors also formally oppose seabed mining, saying they’ve received too little reliable information and lack transparency on benefits; Air Travel Update: Samoa Airways will restart scheduled Upolu–Savai‘i flights Oct. 8, running Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays with short 15-minute hops and a $200 one-way fare; Tourism & Stays in Samoa: Samoa’s August visitor data show more guests staying with family or in private accommodation than in hotels and motels, with visiting friends and relatives the top travel purpose; Local Jobs for Residents: USPS is running free virtual job fairs for applicants (including American Samoa citizens) on Sept. 22, Sept. 29, Oct. 6, and Oct. 13 to help people create profiles and apply.
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