AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTerritory Finances: Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula says FY 2026 Q2 revenues are tracking about 13.2% below budget, and orders tighter control—temporary limits on new hiring (with exceptions for revenue, public safety, healthcare, and other essentials) and postponing non-essential travel pending approval. Deep-Sea Minerals Watch: The Governor also set up a Deep-Sea Minerals Steering Committee, aiming to align any DSM activity with environmental stewardship and local values, while critics push for broader, slower, Samoan-language outreach and warn federal leasing could move ahead before full environmental review. Local Economy Signals: American Samoa’s inflation rose 1.0% for the second straight month, with transportation costs driving the jump. Connectivity & Planning: ASG and Samoa partners wrapped up work toward the SAS Cable 2 plan, and the Port Administration shared its Vision 2030 transportation roadmap with business leaders.
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