AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDeep-Sea Mining Pressure on Guam: Activists say Guam was pushed out of the comment period for a Dec. 16 deep-sea mining lease sale and are ramping up legal and community action, including documentary screenings, as Interior weighs permits. Marianas Science Spotlight: The University of Guam named Thomas Manglona II as the first UOG CIS & Sea Grant Marianas Science Communications Fellow to translate research into community-ready stories across Guam and the CNMI. Pacific Media Push: Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka launched a Pacific Centre for Communications and Journalism, while PINA leaders called for restructuring to reach remote communities and strengthen journalism standards. Weather Watch for Micronesia: Guam forecasters upgraded Invest 91W to “high” for development; it’s not a direct threat now, but it could bring more showers and worsen drought conditions across the region. Regional Mobility Updates: New Zealand and Australia published expanded lists for seasonal and labour mobility schemes that include Micronesia countries, shaping work opportunities and stay rules. Health Policy Shock (US): Medicaid changes tied to federal rules are set to tighten eligibility and add work requirements, with Micronesia citizens named among those with specific coverage pathways.
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