AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDaylight Saving Showdown: With clocks still set to “fall back” on Nov. 1, the Senate’s Sept. 14 recess has lawmakers doubting they can pass the Sunshine Protection Act in time—even as President Trump pushes for permanent daylight saving time. Deep-Sea Mining Pressure: The U.S. is moving ahead with plans to auction up to 33 million acres of deep ocean around American Samoa for mineral exploration, despite major environmental data gaps, with a Nov. 19 timeline. Local Sports Spotlight: Samoa Open 2026 gets a big boost as Deputy Prime Minister Mulipola Anarosa Ale-Molio‘o backs the tournament’s role in youth, tourism, and regional competition. Rugby Livestream Trouble: Lakapi Samoa’s official Facebook page went down mid-broadcast during the Chairman’s Cup, disrupting live coverage while the team seeks answers from Meta. Arts on the Move: American Samoa Council on Arts, Culture, and the Humanities visits EFKS Fine Arts & Museum, praising student creativity and school talent.
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