AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPacific Sports & Culture: NFL star Puka Nacua says the league’s first regular-season game in Australia can help spark the next generation of Pacific football talent, pointing to his Samoan ties and the shared values he sees between gridiron and Polynesian culture. Public Health Watch: Florida health officials are stepping up mosquito surveillance and spraying as dengue fever cases rise, with dozens already reported locally; meanwhile Hawaiʻi DOH says dengue virus was detected in Hilo wastewater, though no active cases are currently tracked. Social Media Safety: A multistate settlement with Meta requires new child-safety limits on Instagram and Facebook, including daily usage caps, nighttime blocks, and stronger age verification—an agreement that includes American Samoa. Deep-Sea Mining Fight: American Samoa leaders and activists are pushing back against federal seabed mining plans tied to NOAA mapping efforts, warning the moana matters more than minerals. Local Governance & Services: ASG offices are closed for Labor Day (Sept. 7), and the Election Office lists candidates eligible for the Nov. 3 midterm election. Education: The American Samoa Community College has named Ti’alemasunu Tupuola Dr. Mikaele Etuale as its new president effective Sept. 8.
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