AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoConvention Construction: The Hawaiʻi Convention Center’s $108.7 million roof repair faces further delays and possible cost increases after demolition revealed unexpected conditions. Agriculture: Maui’s Mahi Pono plans to plant avocados on about 1,000 acres, targeting its first commercial harvest in five years and eventually more than 10 million pounds annually. Flood Resilience: North Shore farmers say aging plantation-era ditches and unclear maintenance responsibilities leave communities exposed to flooding. Tourism Businesses: The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority will hold Oct. 30–31 workshops in Wailuku to help Maui businesses develop and market visitor offerings. Water Infrastructure: Honolulu’s Board of Water Supply secured a $109 million EPA loan for an Oʻahu desalination plant. Research and Energy: UH is set to co-lead a new coffee and cacao research lab backed by $40 million, while island households face another 7% electric-rate increase, partly offset by a seasonal power-cost reduction.
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