AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDengue Alert (Hawaiʻi): Hawaiʻi’s Department of Health confirmed a new travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu, bringing the state total to six for 2026; officials say the chance of local spread is low, but residents are urged to cut mosquito breeding by removing standing water around homes and workplaces. Food Support (Guam): Guam’s Department of Public Health & Social Services announced the 2026 Summer EBT (S-EBT) program, with a one-time $180 per eligible child to help families buy nutritious food during summer; existing cardholders get benefits automatically after 7 p.m. July 17, while newly eligible or replacement needs can pick up cards at Micronesia Mall in Dededo. Disaster Response (Guam/CNMI): After Super Typhoon Bavi, Joint Task Force-Micronesia reported early damage assessments showing Rota took the hardest hit, as military support for civil disaster relief continues across Guam and the CNMI. Clean Energy for Families (Tinian): Micronesia Climate Change Alliance launched a Solar Generator Loaner Program for mothers and expecting mothers on Tinian to help with backup power for essentials like refrigeration for medicine, formula, lighting, and communication. Health Coverage Gap (Micronesia/US Veterans): A new report highlights how Pacific island veterans, including from the Federated States of Micronesia, have faced barriers accessing U.S. VA medical care despite legal changes aimed at fixing the issue. Navigation Legacy (Palau): Palau Community College mourned the passing of Grand Master Navigator Sesario Sewralur, who spent nearly two decades preserving traditional Pacific wayfinding and teaching future voyagers.
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