AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNOAA Budget Shock for the Pacific: The Trump administration’s proposed 2027 NOAA budget would cut more than $1 billion and end or reduce dozens of programs tied to weather forecasting, fisheries management, coral protection, and coastal resilience—raising alarms for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, where those services support daily life and tourism. Local STEM at Sea: American Samoa student Jhen Allison Paguiligan Seguiwan was selected as a 2026 Seafloor Mapping & Hydrography intern and will sail aboard the E/V Nautilus in June to map new seafloor between Hawaiʻi and Guam, with added biodiversity and seabird surveys. Travel Safety & Entry Tips: A guide for travelers over 60 highlights customs do’s and don’ts—like how duty-free allowances can still apply—aimed at preventing medication and purchase problems at the counter. Invasive Species Watch: Little fire ants continue spreading across Tutuila, with at least 26 detected sites, as transport of infested plants and materials helps colonies move. Community & Culture: Senior Citizens Day was celebrated in Tafuna with Governor Pulaali’i and Congresswoman Aumua Amata honoring elders, while Samoa’s Independence festivities in Apia drew tourists from across the region. Ocean Protection Voices: Local student writing and poetry campaigns push back against seabed mining, warning of long-term harm to marine life and the island’s ocean-based way of life.
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