AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Watch: A new Deep Sea Mining Campaign report says seabed mining could release unexamined radioactivity, pointing to a 2023 study finding radium-226 and radon risks on polymetallic nodules and warning of a “scientific blind spot” in how released material would behave during processing. Disaster Recovery & Logistics: After Typhoon Sinlaku and Super Typhoon Bavi damaged Rota’s port, a Guam-led partnership including Tinian Shipping Services, South Pacific Express, DFS Enterprises, CTSI, Norton Lilly, Black Construction and the Port Authority of Guam delivered critical fuel; the first shipment arrived July 17. Military Readiness in the Marianas: Guam and the Washington National Guard tested C-130 operations on a Palau airstrip as part of Exercise Alupang Agile Combat Employment under Valiant Shield 2026. Local Business Impact: The Saipan Chamber of Commerce warns CW-1 processing delays of about four to nine months are creating workforce planning uncertainty for employers. Finance for Families: Bank of Guam launched a three-month payment forbearance program for eligible Rota consumer loan customers, with options for Guam, Saipan and Tinian borrowers too. Public Health Data Concern: A new analysis argues gaps and removals in CDC public health data are creating dangerous blind spots for disease tracking and prevention.
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