AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTerritory Voting Rights: A new report says about 3.6 million people in U.S. territories—including American Samoa—can vote in presidential primaries but not the general election, a gap tied to the Insular Cases and the lack of full congressional representation. Marine Protection vs Fishing: President Trump’s proclamation would reopen parts of major Pacific marine monuments to commercial fishing, including waters near Rose Atoll; local advocates like Puipui Measina’s chairman say they’re weighing legal action, while the Western Pacific Fisheries Council and longline fishermen welcome the change. Local Fisheries Leadership: Gov. Pula’ali’i stressed tuna’s importance at the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council, pushing for a South Pacific albacore allocation for American Samoa and a transferable funding approach. Deep-Sea Mining Pushback: Multiple pieces highlight concerns that federal deep-sea minerals leasing in the American Samoa EEZ could move too fast, with critics saying rules are outdated and oversight is weak. Culture & Community: The American Samoa Department of Commerce Wetlands Program held a Wetlands Appreciation event celebrating wetlands and traditional knowledge, with student performances and community partners. Sports & Pride: American Samoa softball continues building for LA28—Cairah Curran made the national women’s team, and the U15 women’s head coach role was reappointed to Leaupepetele Viliafi Fa’apouli.
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