AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Push: The U.S. Department of the Interior plans to auction about 33 million acres off American Samoa for deep-sea critical minerals mining, with a lease sale set for Nov. 19, 2026—an effort the American Samoan government and environmental groups strongly oppose. Local Community Support: American Samoa Community College psychology students donated household goods and essentials to four Fagaima fire-affected families after a July 9 presentation at ASCC. Citizenship & Travel Impact: Guam and CNMI leaders urged Rep. Morgan Griffith to withdraw a bill targeting birthright citizenship in U.S. territories, arguing it could fuel “birth tourism” and create legal uncertainty. Manu‘a Travel Updates: Port Administration American Samoa added voyage email notifications and improved vessel-tracking on ManuateleSchedule.com, including alerts for delays, cancellations, and weather holds. Connectivity for Travelers: Starlink updated Roam rules by grouping the U.S. and Canada into one region—also covering American Samoa—so roaming there won’t trigger the 30-day international limit (for Roam Unlimited). Visitor Entry Reminder: The National Park of American Samoa requires a valid passport or certified birth certificate for entry.
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