AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPacific Education: Federal funding cuts mean UH Mānoa will not receive $2.8 million sought for Pacific and Asian studies programs. Earlier cuts contributed to the loss of Tahitian and Marshallese language courses, university leaders said. Veterans’ Services: Guam lawmakers are urging the VA to open a regional office serving veterans across Guam, the Northern Marianas, Palau, FSM and the Marshall Islands, citing barriers to care and claims support. Shipping Security: A Marshall Islands-flagged vessel was among ships reported attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, as attacks on commercial shipping escalated. War Legacy and Climate: The Marshall Islands warned the UN that rising seas, erosion, flooding and storms could expose unexploded wartime munitions, adding risks for remote island communities. Regional Safety: A Pacific fisheries agency says traffickers are exploiting tuna routes and supply chains to move cocaine, warning of growing risks to island communities and economies. Peace Corps: A proposed North Pacific program involving the Marshall Islands, Palau and FSM could bring the Peace Corps back to the region.
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