AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAhi Labeling Law: Starting July 1, Hawaii retailers must disclose where ahi comes from, aiming to help local fishermen compete as an estimated 90% of ahi poke sold in the islands is imported and often frozen. Visitor Economy: DBEDT reports May visitor spending rose 5.3% to $1.77 billion, with 800,554 arrivals up 3.8%, though the average stay fell to 7.6 days. Antitrust Fallout: The DOJ and 17 states reached a settlement with major egg producers over alleged price-fixing—$3.3 million in payments plus 53 million donated eggs, with Hawaii potentially receiving up to 1 million. Public-Private Partnerships: Hawaii’s P3 summit highlights how private investment and partnerships are increasingly seen as necessary to tackle infrastructure and housing pressures. Local Business & Community: Pearlridge Texaco in Aiea is set to close permanently after 60 years, while a Waimanalo nonprofit plans to expand a homeless village from 59 to 300 tiny homes, drawing neighbor pushback. Defense & Tech: Nautilus is sailing from Honolulu to Guam with upgraded sonar to map deeper seafloor, and RIMPAC open-ship day drew thousands aboard HMAS Sydney.
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