AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSeabed Mining: A federal judge is weighing a challenge to the government’s environmental review of a proposed seabed-mining lease sale off American Samoa. No decision date is set, and a ruling may not arrive before the planned Nov. 19 auction. Banking Access: Territorial Bank of American Samoa has opened an ATM at Pago Pago International Airport, adding a convenient service for travelers, workers and residents. Public Finance: Senators are seeking records from Finance Advisor Brett Butler on insurance for the government’s disputed $10.1 million ARPA-interest investment, including payment details and documentation. Local Business: The Zoning Board rejected Continental Transport Corporation’s latest variance request to relocate its construction-materials and production operations, leaving the company without approval for its proposed Tula site. Workforce Safety: Saelua Medical Corporation received a $170,000 federal grant to train about 250 quarry workers and others in emergency response, first aid and mine safety. Air Service: After Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines suspended a third weekly flight, the airline said stronger visitor marketing, group bookings and cargo demand could help support its return.
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