AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDisaster Response in CNMI: Saipan social work student Amalia Pangelinan paused her final internship plans after Super Typhoon Sinlaku, pivoting to help World Central Kitchen distribute meals across Saipan and nearby islands as power, communications, and access to services were hit. Compact Funding Delays: A new U.S. watchdog report says Compact of Free Association money is getting stuck—grants and oversight are delayed, audits and planning documents are late, and that’s stalling projects in Palau, FSM, and the Marshall Islands. Pacific Economy Watch: The World Bank warns Pacific growth is losing steam, with fuel costs, inflation, weaker tourism, and repeated shocks keeping recovery fragile. Culture & Community: Hōkūpa`a hosted its 30th annual lūʻau on Baker-Berry Library grounds, while Honolulu’s Ocean of Peace exhibit opens May 8 at Honolulu Hale, spotlighting Micronesian voices and a push for a conflict-free Pacific. Entertainment Buzz: “Survivor 50” continues toward its finale, and Ozzy Lusth posted thanks to fans while teasing what’s next.
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