AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAir Connectivity: United has introduced free Starlink Wi-Fi on two Guam-based Boeing 737 MAX 8s, with Guam’s fleet slated for full installation by year-end. Pacific Shipping: Matson christened Makua, the first of three new containerships backed by a roughly $1 billion investment; it is expected to enter service in 2027. Disaster Assistance: CNMI workers and self-employed residents whose livelihoods were affected by Super Typhoon Sinlaku can apply for federal unemployment aid through Oct. 24. Guam Funding: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero is awaiting federal agencies’ response to her $5.1 billion request to help cover the infrastructure and service costs of the military buildup. Climate Resilience: New pledges bring the Pacific Resilience Facility’s funding to just under $200 million, still short of its $500 million target; a separate Australian-backed $3 million project will help protect Pacific infrastructure, including a telecom cable landing site in Kiribati. Household Finances: Data from several Pacific countries, including FSM and the Marshall Islands, show remittances reach many low-income households, though poorer families receive a smaller share of the total than state assistance.
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