Public invited to two town hall meetings on Airport and Seaport Vision 2030 Framework

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Port Administration of American Samoa (PAAS) invites members of the public, stakeholders, and community partners to attend a series of upcoming town hall meetings to share the Airport and Seaport Vision 2030 Framework, a long-term initiative guiding the modernization of the Territory’s airport and seaport infrastructure. The town hall sessions will be led by Director Barney Sene and will provide an open forum for community engagement, feedback, and collaboration. Town hall Schedule: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Airport Conference Room Pago Pago International Airport Main Office Wednesday, April 29, 2026 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Seaport Conference Room Pago Plaza, First Floor | Double Doors to the right after ATM Machines These sessions are part of PAAS’s commitment to transparency, long-term planning, and inclusive development as it advances Vision 2030—a comprehensive, phased program focused on strengthening American Samoa’s transportation infrastructure through improved safety, expanded capacity, operational resilience, and long-term economic sustainability. The Vision 2030 Framework integrates airport and seaport development into a unified strategy, with key focus areas including modernization of passenger facilities, infrastructure improvements, enhancements to inter-island transportation, and upgraded safety and security systems. Community members are encouraged to review the Vision 2030 documents in advance of the meetings at the official project website: paas2030vision.com . Separate documents are available for both the airport and seaport components of the plan, offering insights into proposed projects, timelines, and long-term priorities. “These town halls are an important opportunity for the public to engage directly with the Port Administration, ask questions, and help shape the future of our ports and airports,” said Director Sene. PAAS welcomes input from residents, businesses, and stakeholders as it works to ensure that Vision 2030 reflects the needs of the people of American Samoa. Section: Local News Tags: Department of Port Administration
2026-04-09 16:22:40