AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPolynesian Voyaging: The Moananuiākea Voyage is getting a one-year extension as Hokule‘a and Hikianalia face higher weather risks across the Western North Pacific, with stops shifting toward Fiji, Aotearoa, the Cook Islands, French Polynesia, and later Micronesia before heading on to the Philippines, Taiwan, Okinawa, Japan, South Korea, and Hokkaido. Community Celebrations: Micronesia Mall in Guam marks 38 years with an Aug. 8 fair featuring live entertainment, tenant showcases, kids’ activities, games and giveaways, and a ceremonial cake cutting. Local Arts & Culture: Kent Lutheran’s Sept. 12 Block Party (line dancing, piano music, recorded music, and possible performances from a Micronesian congregation) pairs community booths and a service project with family-friendly fun like face painting and a bouncy castle. Ocean Heritage: Palau Community College mourns the late Grand Master Navigator Sesario Sewralur, credited with keeping traditional wayfinding alive through voyages and teaching. Deep-Sea Talk: The ISA Deep Sea Dialogues spotlighted deep-sea science, the economics of mining, and ocean governance.
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