AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHealth Access & Care: Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital welcomed Dr. Jon “Sione” Hathaway to its Women’s Center, bringing 20+ years of OB-GYN experience and surgical training to American Samoa. Food Safety & Public Health: The Department of Health issued a traveler advisory on importing food and medications from Samoa, limiting travelers to 10 total food units and requiring medications to be labeled and declared. Community Health & Safety: The Fagatogo Fire Station has reopened after DOH shut it down over unsanitary conditions; DOH says closures can only resume after corrective actions and a follow-up inspection. Nutrition & Cost Pressures: American Samoa’s inflation rose in Q2 2026, with the Food group down overall but some items like turkey wings up sharply, while Medical Care rose slightly. Violence Prevention Funding: DOJ OVW grants totaling $900,000 were awarded to two American Samoa nonprofits to support survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Local Policy & Health Systems: Governor Pulaali’i proposed cutting ASG’s Retirement Fund contribution rate to 8% for FY2026–27, citing the current 14% as unsustainable—an issue that can affect long-term public services.
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