AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSuper Typhoon Bavi: Guam and the Northern Marianas are bracing for a “very dangerous” Category 5-equivalent storm, with forecasts calling for catastrophic winds, major flooding, and waves up to about 35 feet; Rota is in the bullseye while Guam’s alert level has climbed to COR 1 and evacuations/shelters are ramping up as the storm track shifts between islands. Emergency Connectivity: Docomo Pacific is deploying Starlink Mobile for SMS when local networks fail, aiming to keep residents and businesses reachable during outages. Public Trust & Governance: The Guam Ethics Commission will launch the island’s first Guam Public Trust Index on July 8 to measure how residents trust government agencies and officials. Pacific Resilience Policy: A new series, “Perspectives on Pacific Resilience,” argues partners need more consistent, less securitized engagement that reflects Pacific priorities. Defense Tech Context: Separate reporting highlights how long-range fighter reach and tanker dependence shape Pacific operations, with Guam’s geography used as a benchmark. Deep-Sea Mining Debate: Indigenous and Pacific voices renew calls for a moratorium on deep-sea mining, warning of cultural and ecological harm.
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