AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUOG Drone Corps: The University of Guam is opening applications for its 2026 Drone Corps cohort, offering training that can lead to an FAA Part 107b remote pilot license, with classes set for July 27–Aug. 7 and webinars June 12; fees are covered. Coastal & tourism projects: GVB approved a $55,000 contract to build the Sella Bay Overlook Trail, positioning it as an ecotourism hub with safer access and a natural-surface route. Wildlife wins: Trail cameras on Cocos Island captured photographic proof of ko’ko’ (Guam rail) mating in the wild, plus chicks seen trailing a parent. Biodiversity conservation: NAVFAC Marianas and partners completed the Annual Fanihi (Mariana fruit bat) count, recording 269 bats across Guam, Saipan, and Tinian. Energy & resilience: Guam’s new 198-megawatt Ukudu power plant is expected to cut fuel oil use and reduce load-shedding vulnerability, supporting a cleaner transition. Storm outlook: The Atlantic hurricane season begins Monday, with forecasters watching Saharan dust and El Niño-linked conditions for 2026. Marine safety: Port Authority talks continue on an inflatable ocean park proposal near Port Beach, with claims it’s environmentally conscious and cleared by key federal agencies.
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