AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTower for Humanity: Guam marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a lighting ceremony for a 25-foot Twin Towers replica made from toy timber logs, built by the Aydlett twins and set to stand at Micronesia Mall Center Court through Sept. 20, with plans to disassemble it Sept. 21. Culture & Tourism: Guam Visitors Bureau opened registration for the 2026 Guam International Dance Festival (Dec. 4–6), with a Oct. 21 deadline and a push for FIDAF sanctioning. Ocean Policy: Pacific leaders discussed how the High Seas Treaty (BBNJ) can strengthen protections beyond national waters, blending science, Indigenous knowledge and Pacific stewardship. Environment & Research: PICRC welcomed The Nature Conservancy CEO Jennifer Morris to review coral reef monitoring, heat-tolerant corals and fisheries research in Palau. CNMI Deep-Sea Mining: Mariana-area advocacy groups urged Gov. David Apatang to recommend the U.S. halt the Marianas Outer Continental Shelf lease sale (PACM-2), citing the need for public outreach and more time for participation. Education: A Pacific literacy and numeracy report in Suva warned teacher stress is rising due to heavy workloads, shortages and absenteeism, affecting learning outcomes. Connectivity: Nauru Airlines is restoring a Pohnpei link from Oct. 2026, re-adding the rare Nauru–Tarawa–Majuro–Pohnpei itinerary.
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