AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTsunami Watch for the Pacific: After a 7.8 quake off Mindanao, the U.S. Tsunami Warning Centre issued advisories for many Pacific coasts including American Samoa and Guam, with officials urging people to stay out of the water and follow local instructions. Inter-Island Travel Update: Ofu Wharf Terminal Building construction is progressing under a CDBG-funded project, with a planned handover in late 2027 to improve waiting areas, restrooms, ADA access, and safer pedestrian connections. Coast Guard & Community: The USCGC Hollyhock returned to Honolulu after its first Operation Blue Pacific patrol, including a port call in Pago Pago where the crew serviced navigation aids and joined a beach clean-up. Local Sports & Tourism Interest: Cairah Curran was named to American Samoa’s first-ever national women’s softball team, aiming for LA28 and set to compete in Canada this July. Environment & Culture: The Department of Commerce Wetlands Program held a Wetlands Appreciation and Recognition event celebrating traditional knowledge and local wetlands champions. Regional Fisheries: Gov. Pula’ali’i pushed for fair tuna allocations at the Western Pacific Fishery Council meeting, urging support for a sustainable domestic tuna fishery. Community Legacy: A Kalaupapa resident, Meli Watanuki, remembered for faith and joy, including her Samoan roots. Travel Culture & Film: A roundup of football films to watch as the FIFA World Cup 2026 unfolds.
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