AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoU.S. Supreme Court Watch: Five amici curiae briefs were filed supporting Prutehi Guåhan in the Dept. of the Air Force case over open detonation at Tarague Beach in Guam, with arguments set for Oct. 7 (midnight Thursday Guam time). Travel Logistics: Hawaiian Airlines moved Honolulu check-in and bag drop for Pago Pago flights to Terminal 2, Lobby 4 (from Terminal 1, Lobby 3) starting Oct. 3. Local Government Milestone: SystemCenter officials visited American Samoa to review furniture and workplace materials for the new Fono building ahead of next Friday’s official opening. Public Health: ASDOH urged HIV testing after Fiji declared a national HIV crisis, stressing HIV isn’t spread through everyday contact or travel. Mail & Travel Planning: USPS lengthened delivery expectations for packages to and from American Samoa and other noncontiguous areas, with Ground Advantage now showing 10+ days-plus service expectations from Oct. 1. Time Change Reminder: Daylight saving time is set to end Nov. 1, 2026—American Samoa won’t shift clocks. Marine Conservation: NOAA Fisheries, ASDMWDR, and local fishermen completed a bottomfish survey using community partnerships to guide future management. Civics & Travel: South Pacific Academy student Shalidiloya Faavaoga will represent American Samoa at the 2026 National Civics Bee in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 14.
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