AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoOffshore Minerals Fight: Pacific leaders and environmental groups are condemning a U.S. move to advance offshore mineral leasing in federal waters off American Samoa, saying it ignores nearly 70,000 public comments against seabed extraction and threatens the moana’s culture, livelihoods, and marine life. Local Governance: BOEM’s process gives American Samoa’s governor 60 days to review before any final leasing notice—critics say the timeline is out of step with community wishes. Community & Culture: Guam’s 82nd Liberation Day is set for Tumon Night Market events with local and international performers, plus Liberation Day fireworks and the Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band. Arts & Giving Back: A Pulitzer-winning photographer’s Guam exhibit will run in Tumon, with half the sales supporting Rota typhoon recovery. Sports & Society: Nauru’s struggle to make football stick is tied to history, shrinking land, and everyday pressures—showing how lifestyle realities shape participation. Education Snapshot: A global look at education spending highlights that some Micronesia-linked island states invest big shares of GDP in schooling.
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