AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoDeep-Sea Mining Sprint: After Trump’s executive order, regulators are fast-tracking permits and at least nine companies are in talks for seabed access from American Samoa to Alaska—yet critics warn the business case is shaky and key questions about processing and refining are still unanswered. FBI Surveillance Push: The FBI is seeking up to $36 million for nationwide access to private license-plate reader data, including Guam, aiming to track vehicle movements “in near real time” across highways and territories. Guam Courts & Schools: Guam lawmakers are in a special session over Simon Sanchez High School—whether to let the rebuild proceed despite a procurement protest—while the administration disputes “sweetheart deal” claims. Local Tech & Connectivity: Telstra International secured long-term fiber capacity on the Bifrost subsea cable landing in Guam, boosting Pacific bandwidth for AI and cloud traffic. Environment Watch: A new report highlights how island nations depend on a small number of vulnerable undersea cables, raising blackout risk.
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