AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Showdown: American Sāmoa is pushing back in the widening Pacific fight over deep sea mining, as Palau, Fiji and others back a moratorium while places like the Cook Islands argue for jobs and benefits. Sports & Education: Guam’s Madeleine “Maddy” Ada is headed to Emmanuel College in Boston, where she’ll study Nursing and play collegiate basketball. Health Diplomacy: Palau has appointed Taiwanese scholar Chen Kai-siang as a special adviser to the health and human services minister, to help coordinate Taiwan medical resources and public health training. Law & Access to Justice: Palau is among 10 jurisdictions taking part in the inaugural NextGen Uniform Bar Examination, a new regional bar test rollout. Culture & Music: The ESL Rochester Fringe Festival will host “Araspel,” an award-winning Armenian music recital by pianist Laura Farré Rozada. Regional Security & Identity: A new report highlights Palau’s growing anxiety as US military expansion under the Compact of Free Association ramps up amid US-China rivalry. Climate & Voyaging: The Moananuiākea Voyage sail plan is being extended by a year due to elevated El Niño risks and changing weather patterns.
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