AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoVoyaging & Climate: The Polynesian Voyaging Society has extended the Moananuiākea Voyage by a year, rerouting Hokūle‘a and Hikianalia after El Niño–driven weather risks; the revised plan adds stops across Fiji, Aotearoa, the Cook Islands, French Polynesia, and later Micronesia, with departures toward the Philippines and Japan in early 2028. Community Celebrations (Guam): Micronesia Mall marks its 38th anniversary Aug. 8 with live entertainment, tenant pop-ups, games, giveaways, kids’ activities, and a ceremonial cake cutting. Local Arts & Music (Guam/Region): Kent Lutheran’s second annual Block Party is set for Sept. 12, featuring line dancing, piano music, recorded tunes, and a possible performance from a Micronesian congregation. Remembering a Navigator: Palau Community College mourns Sesario Sewralur (Grand Master Navigator), honoring his decades of teaching traditional wayfinding and leading voyages. Arts Calendar (Oregon): Eastern Oregon Regional Theatre’s “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” runs through Aug. 9, and cowboy singer Blaine Andrew Ross tours Northeastern Oregon Aug. 7–8. Ocean Governance: ISA Deep Sea Dialogues spotlight deep-sea science, deep-sea mining economics, and governance of the Area.
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