AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining: Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. renewed calls for a moratorium and precautionary pause at the International Seabed Authority in Jamaica, arguing the deep ocean is a “common heritage” and urging protection over short-term gains. Local Infrastructure: The Office of Capital Infrastructure Projects clarified Malakal’s damaged sewage pipeline wasn’t beneath Minatobashi Bridge, disputed claims linking bridge work to the damage, and said repairs were completed July 30 with the swimming ban lifted. Healthcare & Community: Koa Moana 26’s U.S. Marine dental teams in Koror far exceeded expectations, treating 351 patients and delivering 1,014 procedures in the first four days. Hospital Planning: The Office of the President recommended Airai for the new Belau National Hospital, but lawmakers are questioning whether the site-selection study provided enough detail and whether Congress must approve relocation. Biosecurity & Pets: Osebelel a Charm donated a microchip scanner to Palau’s Division of Biosecurity to speed ID and vaccination checks for imported and exported dogs and cats. Food Systems: Taiwan, Palau, and Japan backed Palau’s first School Chef Cooking Competition to boost school meals using locally grown produce, while Palau Conservation Society’s “Grow Local for a Healthy Palau” workshop series continues to build home gardening and nutrition skills.
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