AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTuna Supply Chain: StarKist has suspended purchases from vessels named in a report alleging forced labor of Indonesian fishers and hired an outside firm to investigate. The workers’ union is seeking a binding labor agreement, arguing voluntary audits have failed. Public Funds: American Samoa lawmakers are seeking an extension for ARPA projects facing a Dec. 31 deadline; the Tafuna behavioral health center is 70% complete, with work scheduled into May 2027. Separately, the Fono has sued over the governor’s use of $10.1 million in ARPA interest funds for an investment without legislative approval. Population Outlook: Census projections say American Samoa’s population could fall 61% by 2100, as declining fertility and outmigration threaten the territory’s future workforce and consumer base. Seabed Mining: The U.S. plans to auction leases covering 31.5 million acres off American Samoa on Nov. 19. A federal judge is weighing a challenge over endangered-species protections, but may not rule before the sale.
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