AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Push Meets Community Pushback: A new sign-on effort led by Finafinau founder Sabrina Suluaʻi Mahuka is gathering signatures to urge the Fono to take “affirmative action” to protect American Samoa’s waters as federal agencies move toward possible offshore leasing. The letter points to the 1900 and 1904 Deeds of Cession and warns that advancing mining without meaningful territorial participation and safeguards could violate U.S. obligations. Local Oversight Moves: Governor Pulaali’i Nikolau Pula has also set up a Deep-Sea Minerals Steering Committee to coordinate policy and oversight around any deep-sea minerals activity. Pacific Security Spotlight: At a regional security forum, speakers linked deep-sea mining and new weapons systems to the race for critical minerals, arguing islands need shared standards to negotiate fair deals. Community Life & Culture: In Chicago, the Field Museum’s “Amerika Samoa” exhibit spotlights Samoan artists and traditions like tattooing and siapo. Education & Events: ASCC’s 84th Commencement is set for May 15, with Daniel Helsham as keynote.
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