AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSeabed Mining: Congresswoman Amata reiterated American Samoa’s opposition during a meeting with the U.S. Pacific Command chief. Federal officials have finalized a Nov. 19 auction of more than 31 million acres offshore, with a $3 million minimum bid; environmental groups and chiefs have filed a lawsuit challenging the plan. Local Business: The Zoning Board is weighing O&O Enterprises’ permit for a Tafuna shopping center after concerns about traffic, emergency access and neighborhood safety. Fisheries: American Samoa’s farmers and fishermen are eligible for federal diesel-fuel relief, but payments depend on a formula still being set; USDA is seeking data on local fuel costs. Congressional candidates also debated fishing access and the tuna industry’s economic viability. Prices: Third-quarter inflation was reported at 0.1% annually, while the consumer price index fell 2.8% from the previous quarter. Food prices rose, including sharp increases for coffee and several vegetables.
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