AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTyphoon Choi-wan Aftermath: Choi-wan moved away from Guam and the Northern Marianas after briefly reaching super typhoon strength, and the National Weather Service says all watches and warnings for the Marianas are now ended—though hazardous seas and some flight cancellations linger as winds and rain ease only gradually. Port Recovery: The Port Authority of Guam is still assessing and repairing three gantry cranes after 100 mph winds dislodged Crane 6 and damaged Cranes 4 and 5, taking all three offline; crews have begun repositioning wheels and restoring access, with cargo flow still a key concern. Local Marine Life: Guam DAWR is investigating a localized atulai (mackerel) die-off shown in a video, saying it appears different from natural strandings and may be linked to fishing gear and fish discarded in one area; residents are urged not to collect or consume dead fish. Coastal Planning Clash: Guam’s Bureau of Statistics and Plans has objected to a federal finding that a CNMI seabed mining lease sale would have no foreseeable effects, citing potential impacts to air, water, underwater archaeology, wildlife habitat, fisheries, and public access. Community Archaeology Pause: A Navy archaeologist says a public access tour program on military land is paused due to a hiring freeze, leaving the program idle since last year. Workforce & Resilience: UOG’s Drone Corps expanded FAA-licensed pilots for research and environmental monitoring, and a UOG civil engineering graduate became the first in the program to earn a Guam professional engineer license.
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