AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Push Meets Local Backlash: Guam’s Legislature just voted 13-1 to ban seabed mining from its territorial waters and block use of local ports and infrastructure to support mining—an early, pointed rebuke as federal regulators move to open the Pacific seabed, including areas identified as close as 46 miles from Guam. American Samoa Opposition Intensifies: Locally, a congressional candidate is demanding an immediate halt to a proposed deep-sea minerals lease sale near American Samoa, arguing it conflicts with the Coastal Zone Management Act, while the Governor urges residents not to jump to conclusions and says studies are underway. Port Upgrade: Port Administration completed installation of five high-mast floodlight poles at the Pago Pago container yard, with panel housing work set for June to support safer 24-hour operations. Preparedness & People: PCHS celebrated the first inclusive-Emergency Management graduating cohort at ASCC, and FEMA BRIC funding of $220,542 was announced to support preparedness planning. Cost Pressure: Fuel prices remain a hot button, with local Democrats citing sharp increases and warning of ripple effects across households and businesses.
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