AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSeabed Mining: American Samoa groups are opposing a proposed auction of leases covering about 32 million acres of nearby South Pacific seabed, warning of risks to marine life and the fishing economy. The auction could take place in November; winning bidders would gain 20-year development rights, but extraction would require further environmental and regulatory reviews. Travel Health: Hawaiʻi reported its ninth dengue case of 2026 in a traveler returning from a region where the virus is common. Dengue is also a risk in American Samoa and other Pacific islands; travelers can help limit mosquito breeding by emptying standing water.
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