AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Ban: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero signed Public Law 38-129 banning deep-sea mining in Guam’s territorial waters, with fines up to $50,000 per day and a new local lever that can restrict Port Authority access for vessels tied to unlawful extraction or environmental violations. Ocean Tech in the Marianas: The E/V Nautilus returns June 10 for a 2026 season with multiple deep-sea missions, including two runs near the Mariana Islands; eight local participants will join, and a new Kongsberg EM304 sonar system is set to more than double mapping reach. NOAA Budget Worry for Islanders: A proposed FY2027 NOAA budget would cut over $1B and end or reduce programs tied to typhoon forecasting, marine observations, coral conservation, and coastal resilience—raising alarms across Guam and the CNMI. Local Solar Progress: Guam’s utilities commission approved energy deals for a 57.4-megawatt solar farm at the old Dededo golf course, pending final Public Utilities Commission approval. Health & STEM Careers: UOG grad Kyra Dela Cruz heads to UC Berkeley optometry; GRMC named Guam’s only board-certified obesity medicine specialist. Community Events: Strides for the Cure returns Oct. 3 to fund Kids for the Cure in Guam elementary schools.
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