AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Showdown: Guam and CNMI lawmakers and residents are pushing back as the federal Marianas seabed mining lease sale heads toward a proposed Dec. 16 date, with Guam Delegate James Moylan’s bid to block fast-track permitting (FAST-41) rejected and a key Marine Minerals Administration leader, Matt Giacona, reportedly leaving for Halliburton just as regulators move ahead. Local Health & Sanitation: Guam Memorial Hospital Authority cleared final procurement approvals to start Phase One of its long-delayed $17.8M maternal and newborn care renovation, while Tiyan High School remains on track after repairs following a DPHSS closure tied to sanitation demerits. Air & Water Risks: NWS reports regional haze from wildfire smoke in Indonesia, and Guam still faces high surf and dangerous rip currents; meanwhile, Invest 97W is drifting away but keeps showers in the mix. Waste & Services: GSWA is set for another rate increase Oct. 1 as islandwide collection rules move forward, including customer assistance and cart purchases. Food & Environment: UOG Land Grant is running a “Tilapia to Table” workshop linking aquaculture with processing and waste-to-fertilizer, and Western Pacific scientists are set to review fishing rules and bottomfish catch guidance. Tourism & Community: GVB launched a new online portal for Tourism Works Micro-Grants, and the Guam MegaFAM trade show drew 200+ international partners and influencers.
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