AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPacific Stewardship: A new deep-sea mining application in the central Pacific has renewed concerns about treating the ocean as an empty frontier, rather than a source of life, identity and responsibility for island communities. Guam on the World Stage: Guam earned the Oceania continental title at Miss Asia Pacific International 2026, where Thailand’s Sasiwararin Atsawahirankarn won the crown. Island Birds for Young Readers: UOG Press launches its first children’s board book, Is That an Åga?, on Oct. 17 at the Guam National Wildlife Refuge Nature Center in Litekyan. Art & Nature: A 40-year retrospective follows Guam artist Mark Dell’Isola’s evolving work, from Pacific landscapes and underwater worlds to technology and circuitry. Culture-Led Tourism: A proposed Guam tourism approach puts residents, CHamoru culture and village communities at the center, with a public hearing set for Oct. 16. Marianas Heritage: Saipan’s 500 Sails marked Commonwealth Cultural Day with canoe rides and weaving activities celebrating island traditions. Community Scene: Toyotafest returns to Guam on Oct. 17, with more than 100 vehicle entries and over 1,000 attendees expected.
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