AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCompact Funding Crunch: A new U.S. Government Accountability Office review says Compact of Free Association money is arriving late and audits are also slipping, leaving Palau, FSM and the Marshall Islands unable to fully spend FY2024 funds and risking weaker delivery of billions through 2043. Palau Courtroom Ruling: Palau’s Supreme Court declared PPUC’s 2025 water and wastewater rate hike unlawfully adopted, ordering the utility back to the prior tariff schedule while refunds remain a live question. Koror Housing Finance: Koror lawmakers passed a scaled-back Leaseholder Empowerment Act that lets leases be used to secure loans but tightens who can transfer state residential leases. Regional Outlook: The World Bank warns Pacific growth will slow to about 2.8% in 2026 as fuel, shipping and inflation bite, even as tourism steadies. Security Focus: Micronesia leaders met in Guam to discuss rising strategic risks tied to U.S.-China competition and threats ranging from illegal fishing to narco-linked activity. Weather Watch: NWS says Invest 96W may bring showers to Yap and possibly Palau over the next few days.
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