AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEducation Reuse: Tumon’s long-vacant Bay Mall is back on the table as iLearn Academy Charter School eyes a 40-classroom “educational facility,” with zoning variance and a tentative development plan needed for a 2027 target. Pacific Connectivity: Guam Technology Alliance (GTA) brought a 10-person delegation to BATIC 2026 in Bali to strengthen carrier and cable-network partnerships, highlighting Guam’s role as a Pacific data hub tied to SEA-US and Bifrost systems. Marine Energy Watch: UOG and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory held a town hall on possible marine energy projects, weighing Tanguisson for OTEC and South Tumon Bay for seawater air conditioning, plus potential AI-backed data-center financing. Deep-Sea Mining Debate: Guam’s senators pressed for slower, more transparent federal seabed mining decisions as House FAST-41 fast-tracking moves forward, while local discussions continue on how rules and monitoring could protect the ocean. School Repairs Update: Tiyan High School repairs are largely done, but a Sept. 11 inspection will decide whether students return—potentially via a double-session plan while remaining roof and safety work continues. STEM & Food Systems: UOG Land Grant will host a “Tilapia to Table” workshop (Sept. 12) linking aquaculture, salting/smoking, and turning fish waste into fertilizer.
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