AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoASTCA Accountability: The Fono’s joint budget hearing turned tense as lawmakers directly questioned ASTCA CEO Folasaitu Sorepa Thomas about a child support payment reportedly made for former CEO Chuck Leota using ASTCA funds, with testimony also touching on how the former board was dissolved and when approval was sought. Cruise Planning: Oceania Cruises opened bookings for 12 segments of the 180-day Oceania Aurelia “Around the World” voyage in 2028, including a South Pacific run that features calls such as Pago Pago and Bora Bora, plus other Pacific stops, with itineraries ranging from 10 to 19 days. Maritime Security: The USCGC Joseph Gerczak returned to Honolulu after a 52-day Operation Blue Pacific patrol, logging more than 7,500 nautical miles and working with partners in the Marshall Islands, Fiji, and American Samoa to counter illegal fishing and protect marine resources. Local Travel & Culture: The American Samoa Visitors Bureau launched “Our Paogo,” a children’s book aimed at teaching kids about the territorial flower through culture, conservation, and hands-on activities. Public Safety: Police reported a domestic violence case in Vailoa involving multiple assaults and a firearm threat, leading to charges including private peace disturbance and assault-related counts.
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