AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSeabed Mining Fight: Guam Delegate James Moylan’s bid to block seabed mining from getting fast-track federal review failed after the House Rules Committee rejected his amendment, while the Protecting Domestic Mining Act still moved forward under FAST-41—raising fresh alarms about environmental oversight for Marianas waters. Marine Energy Watch: A UOG and federal research team is weighing Tanguisson for ocean thermal energy conversion and South Tumon Bay for seawater air conditioning, while exploring whether AI-backed financing could support future marine energy projects. Health + Infrastructure: Guam Memorial Hospital Authority cleared final procurement for Phase I of its $17.8M maternal and newborn care renovation, with construction expected to start within 30 days. Aquaculture + Food Security: UOG Land Grant will host “Tilapia to Table” next week, teaching raising, salting/smoking, and turning fish waste into fertilizer. Coastal Hazards: A high surf advisory and dangerous rip current risk remain in effect for west-facing Marianas reefs as monsoon-driven swells roll in. Power Reliability: GPA’s Ukudu steam turbine is back online and cleared for full load after a long outage, easing grid load-shedding concerns.
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