AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTuna Supply Chain: StarKist says it has stopped buying from vessels linked to alleged forced labor and hired an outside investigator. Indonesian fishers’ representatives are pressing the company for a binding labor agreement, putting scrutiny on a supply chain important to American Samoa’s tuna industry. Public Funds: A $10.1 million investment of ARPA interest is at the center of a Fono lawsuit alleging the funds were committed without legislative approval. Finance adviser Brett Butler says the administration still expects a return before year-end. Project Deadlines: Rep. Fagaima Larry Sanitoa is seeking federal help to extend ARPA deadlines. The Tafuna behavioral health and rehabilitation center is 70% complete, with work scheduled into 2027, but remaining funds face a Dec. 31 deadline. Seabed Mining: A federal judge may not rule before the Nov. 19 auction of 31.5 million acres of seabed leases off American Samoa. Long-Term Outlook: Census projections show the territory’s population could shrink 61% by 2100, raising concerns for its future workforce and consumer base.
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