AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Pushback: Guam activists say they were “pushed out” of the comment process for a Dec. 16 federal lease sale tied to the Clarion-Clipperton Zone and are ramping up a week of Mass, rally, and screenings before taking legal fights to Washington. Local Health & Community: U.S. Army Pacific teams just wrapped a two-week mental health and resilience engagement across all four FSM states, working with religious leaders, veterans, and youth groups. Science Communication in Micronesia: UOG CIS & Sea Grant named Thomas Mangloña II as the first Marianas Science Communications Fellow to translate research for communities across Guam and the CNMI. Weather Watch: Guam’s NWS says Invest 91W has been upgraded to “high” for development, with no direct threat expected but more showers possible across western Micronesia later this week. Media & Journalism Standards: Fiji PM Rabuka launched a Pacific Centre for Communications and Journalism, calling for independent, credible reporting across the region. CNMI Workplace Lawsuit: An attorney has sued Micronesian Legal Services in federal court alleging discrimination in maternity/parental leave and related benefits. Sports Spotlight: A regional roundup highlights record runs in the Pacific and FSM’s Simeon Jacob breaking the half-marathon record at the World Athletics Road Running Championships.
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