AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSeabed Mining & Critical Minerals: A U.S.-China trade truce won’t stop a federal plan to lease five seabed areas near the Northern Mariana Islands, with the closest site about 47 miles from Guam. Climate & Circular Economy: Guam Governor Leon Guerrero highlighted the G3 Green Growth push at the 8th Virtual Island Summit, including aquaponics, workforce training, and a circular-economy makerspace in Hagatña. PFAS Accountability: Guam joined a bipartisan lawsuit targeting Corteva’s Vylor spinoff, alleging it’s meant to shield “forever chemical” liabilities; separate actions also aim to block asset-shuffling. Power Costs: Moody’s downgraded Guam Power Authority to Baa3, citing fuel-cost volatility and limits on rate flexibility. Tourism & Local Business: Guam promoted at Tourism EXPO Japan 2026, while Oishi Curry House closed after 13 years, pivoting to consulting. SNAP Changes: Oct. 1 brings higher SNAP maximums nationwide, with Guam seeing higher caps. Legislature Watch: Guam lawmakers recessed repeatedly due to quorum issues while advancing bills tied to recreational facilities. Energy Program: Hawaiʻi State Energy Office opened applications for the DOE ETIPP energy resilience program for Pacific communities. Defense & Regional Ties: Taiwan received its first F-16V jets, flying via Hawaii and Guam, as deliveries continue. Agriculture Biosecurity: Guam Customs and Quarantine and the Department of Agriculture finally signed an invasive-species MOU to tighten coordination.
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