AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Push Meets Guam Resistance: Guam’s legislature moved to ban deep-sea mining in Guam and its waters, with penalties up to $50,000 per day, as more companies line up for federal licenses and regulators fast-track permits. Ocean Science Spotlight: The Ocean Exploration Trust kicked off its 2026 expedition season to map deep-sea habitats across the Central and Western Pacific, emphasizing open data for future decisions. Power Recovery Hits a Wall in Saipan: Saipan’s restoration is just over halfway for primary lines, but copper theft and missing conductors are forcing crews to pause and reroute resources toward Kagman. AI Goes Local, With Guardrails: A Guam AI consultant is urging a Pacific-centered approach, arguing AI should speed routine work without replacing people. UOG Youth Programs: University of Guam 4-H summer enrichment camps opened registration, adding expanded coding/game development and new physics-focused options. Commemoration & Community: PATA honored long-standing members including the Guam Visitors Bureau, while Guam also marked ongoing remembrance themes tied to Iwo Jima and WWII legacies.
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