AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGuam Economy & Infrastructure: A new analysis argues Guam isn’t “dying,” but the island’s older economic engine is shrinking as closures, school shutdowns, and hospital equipment failures pile up. Cold War Science in Guam Waters: NOAA scientists say Guam’s corals preserve radiocarbon spikes tied to U.S. nuclear tests in 1954, 1956, and 1958—turning reefs into a long-term history record. Seabed Mining Tension: Guam is being shut out of the formal comment process for a Northern Marianas seabed lease sale, while Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero’s office warns regulators are moving too fast on unknown risks. Typhoon Saudel Watch: Saudel strengthened into a typhoon, with Guam’s main concern shifting to heavy rain even as the far northern islands face the worst winds. Government Tech Reliability: OTECH says a Guam government internet outage was caused by power outages draining a data center battery bank—no hacking, malware, or data compromise. Defense Tech on Guam: The Army plans layered missile and counter-drone defenses on Guam, adding Patriot, THAAD, and drone-focused systems. Local STEM & Learning: UOG launched a College Credit for Lived Experience program to award up to 30 credits for skills gained outside the classroom. Ecology Update: New research highlights how Guam’s brown tree snakes reshaped the island—wiping out birds and triggering a massive spider surge. Public Safety: School-zone safety tips cite high child pedestrian crash rates and call for stricter driver caution near schools.
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