AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoVisitor Economy: April 2026 visitor spending in Hawai‘i rose to $1.77 billion (+4.8%) even as total arrivals dipped slightly to 828,959 (-0.5%), with higher average daily spend (+14.1%) helping offset fewer visitors. Swains Island Heritage: Swains Island Day marked 101 years since the U.S. flag was raised in 1925, with Governor Pulaali‘i Nikolao Pula praising the island community and its ongoing role in American Samoa. Fisheries & Tourism Links: The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council will hold hybrid public meetings in American Samoa in early June, including sessions at Tradewinds Hotel on June 4 covering tuna allocations, stock assessments, and a deep-sea mining update. Emergency Preparedness: Pacific Center in Human Security (PCHS) celebrated the first inclusive-Emergency Management graduating cohort from ASCC, with 15 trainees earning Associate of Science degrees and more expected to graduate later in 2026. Marine Conservation Contest: NOAA opened its “Get Into Your Sanctuary” underwater photo contest, inviting entries from U.S. marine sanctuaries including American Samoa, with new categories like “Life in Motion” and “Sanctuaries and You.” Public Works Focus: Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata recognized National Public Works Week, highlighting how roads, drainage, and facility maintenance keep American Samoa connected and safer during storms and emergencies.
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