AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Fight: Guam Delegate James Moylan’s bid to block seabed mining from getting fast-track federal review failed after the House Rules Committee rejected his amendment, even as the House passed H.R. 1501 placing mining projects under FAST-41—sparking fresh alarm for Pacific waters. Local Tech & Youth: American Samoa’s PITA Jr. Summer STEAM Bootcamp wrapped up after three weeks at Uifaatali Peter Tali Coleman Elementary School, aiming to steer ages 10–12 toward robotics, engineering, and positive futures. Social Media Safety: Attorney General Gwen Tauiliili-Langkilde announced American Samoa’s share of a landmark $17.1B multistate Meta settlement over Instagram/Facebook harms to children, with new limits on screen time and added child-safety controls. Online Scams: Cybersecurity experts warn Pasifika about a surge in AI-driven e-shop scams, urging people to slow down and verify before paying. Arts & Culture: “Ancestral Tongue” musician Roqué Marcelo is spotlighted for storytelling through music, blending island roots with decades of performance. Education Leadership: American Samoa Community College named Ti’alemasunu Tupuola Dr. Mikaele Etuale as its next president, starting Sept. 8. Sports Spotlight: The Polynesian Bowl adds another Samoan connection, with 2029 QB Khayel Sam Fong-Talia set to play in the 2028 adidas Polynesian Bowl.
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