AGP Executive Report
Last update: 35 minutes agoWeather & Voyaging: The Polynesian Voyaging Society says canoes Hokule‘a and Hikianalia are rerouting and extending the Moananuiakea Voyage by a year due to higher risks from unpredictable, dangerous Western North Pacific weather, with additional planned stops including American Samoa, Samoa, Tonga, and other island regions. Air Travel Update: Port Administration American Samoa reports the July 28 runway excursion at Fitiuta Airport involving Samoa Airways Flight 990 is released from the NTSB’s initial hold; the runway is open, flights are operating normally, and recovery/removal steps are underway with advisories still in effect. Visitor Economy: Hawaii’s DBEDT reports June 2026 visitor spending rose slightly to $1.98 billion with 858,577 visitors (+0.2%), though average length of stay fell to 7.86 days. Local Travel Rules: American Samoa’s Health Department issued guidance limiting travelers importing food from Samoa to 10 total food units per person and requiring medications to be labeled and declared. Roads & Access: DPW secured a $19.3 million FY2026 BUILD grant to rebuild and modernize Route 001 between Leone and Nu’uuli, targeting roadway rehab, drainage, and traffic-safety upgrades.
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