AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Push: American Samoa community leaders, with Greenpeace USA, confronted NOAA’s Okeanos Explorer near Pago Pago Harbor, saying locals welcome science but oppose mapping that could pave the way for commercial deep-sea mineral extraction in U.S. waters. Youth Social Media Safety: Attorney General Gwen Tauiliili-Langkilde announced Meta’s landmark $17.1B multistate settlement over Instagram and Facebook addiction claims; American Samoa is set to receive $1.1M, while Meta must add child-safety features like tighter teen time limits, nighttime blocks, and stronger age-assurance and content controls. College Leadership: Ti’alemasunu Tupuola Dr. Mikaele Etuale was named the new President of the American Samoa Community College, taking over Sept. 8, 2026. Music & Culture: Ancestral Tongue’s Roqué Marcelo is spotlighted for decades of storytelling through music, blending island roots and personal life themes. Online Scam Warning: Cybersecurity experts urged Pasifika to protect themselves as AI helps scammers create convincing fake shops and phishing messages.
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