AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRunway Safety: Samoa Airways Flight 990 (Twin Otter) veered off the runway at Fitiuta Airport after strong crosswinds, injuring one passenger’s leg; the aircraft was secured and the investigation is underway with the NTSB involved. Church & Environment: The Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa passed a resolution opposing deep-sea mining in/near local waters and the EEZ, citing ecological, cultural, and long-term health risks. Public Health at the Border: DOH issued a traveler advisory limiting imports from Samoa to personal use only—10 total food units per person, with confiscation for excess—and requiring medications to be properly labeled and declared. Food Safety Enforcement: After public concern over Jade Restaurant’s re-opening, DOH reiterated its legal authority to suspend or revoke permits for sanitation/safety violations and the conditions for reopening after corrective actions and follow-up inspections. Infectious Disease Preparedness: Congresswoman Amata announced a $493,002 CDC grant to strengthen ASDOH epidemiology, lab capacity, and infectious disease surveillance through 2029. Violence Prevention Funding: DOJ’s OVW awarded $900,000 total to two American Samoa nonprofits (Intersections and Empowering Pacific Island Communities) to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence, starting Aug. 1. Community Health & Support: Grants for domestic violence services plus DOH behavioral health staff attendance at a pediatric behavioral summit highlight ongoing local and regional focus on safer, healthier families.
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