AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoShipping Case: Acting Police Commissioner Leiataua Samuelu Afamasaga says investigations into seven former Samoa Shipping Corporation sailors are still underway, but all seven are expected to face drug charges after a February trip raised suspicions of meth smuggling and sales. Public Safety Upgrade: ASTCA is set to take over the 911 call center from DPS, with operators headed overseas for emergency-call training and a new CCTV rollout planned for government sites. Water & Health Watch: ASPA says a Fagamalo shutdown is tied to disinfection work after a boil water notice, with tank and line contamination results prompting the precaution. Deep-Sea Mining Pushback: Local groups led by Finafinau are collecting signatures for a letter to the Fono urging stronger safeguards and respect for local rights as federal steps move forward. Cyber Safety: Samoa Police launched a regional cyber safety outreach program across 11 Pacific countries, targeting scams, fake pages, privacy violations, and cyber-enabled crimes. Culture & Community: An “Amerika Samoa” exhibit at Chicago’s Field Museum spotlights Samoan tattooing and siapo barkcloth, while ASCC’s 84th commencement is set for May 15.
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