AGP Executive Report
Last update: 32 minutes agoDeep-Sea Mining Pushback: A “Miss Abyss Deep Sea Defense Tour” is rallying support against deep-sea mining in American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands, asking people to share photos with a cutout and use #MissAbyss. Inter-Island Travel Disruption: Manu‘a leaders say families are still dealing with fallout from the MV Manu‘atele’s prolonged absence after Coast Guard-flagged mechanical and safety issues, with charter flights and separate cargo runs used to keep essential supplies moving. Aviation Update (Fitiuta): Port Administration American Samoa says the NTSB has released its initial hold after a runway excursion involving Samoa Airways’ Twin Otter at Fitiuta Airport; the runway is open, flights resumed, and recovery coordination continues. Visitor Economy (Hawaii, regional signal): June 2026 visitor spending rose slightly to $1.98B with more visitors but shorter stays, a useful read-through for Pacific tourism planning. Travel Rules (Food/Med Imports): Health officials warn travelers that imported food is limited to 10 total units per person and medications must be labeled and declared for personal use only. Regional Voyaging: Weather risks have forced Hokule‘a and Hikianalia to reroute and extend their Moananuiakea Voyage, with planned stops including American Samoa and beyond. Local Costs: American Samoa’s inflation rate continues climbing, with transportation still the biggest driver in the latest quarter.
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