AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIndependence Day Spotlight: American Samoa is gearing up for a huge July 4 celebration, with ASTCA and Reid Group teaming up for a packed lineup: women’s cricket, the Fautasi race, international 7s rugby, and a live concert headlined by Stan Walker, plus a fireworks and drone show. Sports & Culture: Telefoni o le Vainu’u (Manono) is set to race again in the Independence finals using traditional wooden oars after a strong performance in the earlier fautasi event, while Samoa’s Pafalo team from Toamua took the Savai’i International Kilikiti title. Ocean STEAM: The American Samoa STEAM Fest 2026 brought free, family-friendly hands-on learning—solar car challenges, art and demos, career booths, and student showcases—aimed at building local pathways in science and tech. Local Talent Abroad: Southern Utah University student Jhen Allison Paguiligan Seguiwan was selected for a Seafloor Mapping & Hydrography internship aboard the E/V Nautilus expedition. Community Watch: A domestic violence case led to the arrest of Dave Tolentino after officers documented injuries and a reported assault tied to Facebook accounts. Music Industry Buzz: Samoan-Argentine producer Jarom Su’a says his beat was used in Drake’s track without credit or payment, reigniting debate over fairness in pop music.
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