AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTuna Supply Chain: StarKist says it has stopped buying from vessels named in forced-labor allegations involving Indonesian fishers and hired an outside firm to investigate. A fishers’ union is calling for binding labor protections, a concern for the territory’s tuna-linked economy. Fisheries: DMWR christened two new vessels, the Ta’io and Sausauimoana II, to strengthen marine patrols, research and fisheries management. Economic Outlook: Census projections show American Samoa’s population could shrink 61% by 2100, as declining fertility and outmigration threaten the territory’s future workforce and customer base. Public Funds: The Fono is suing Governor Pula over a $10.1 million investment of ARPA interest, arguing the spending lacked legislative approval. Separately, lawmakers are seeking more time to finish ARPA projects before the Dec. 31 deadline; a Tafuna behavioral health center is 70% complete, with work scheduled into 2027. Seabed Mining: The federal government plans to auction leases covering 31.5 million acres off American Samoa on Nov. 19, bringing potential mineral development—and environmental and livelihood concerns—closer to the territory.
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