AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAirport Concessions: The Guam International Airport Authority conditionally awarded Avolta AG the main specialty retail (including duty free) and master food & beverage contracts at A.B. Won Pat, with the new operator set to start Dec. 21 after final negotiations and a 10-year term with options. Section 30 Cash Watch: With an expected Sept. 15 advance payment and about $20 million in “excess” Section 30 funds, senators filed bills for $100 power bill credits, public school repairs, and a new Simon Sanchez High School. Marianas Mining Fight: Delegate James Moylan’s bid to block seabed mining from using FAST-41 expedited permitting failed after the House Rules Committee declined to advance his amendment, keeping deep-sea mining eligible for faster federal review. Marine Energy Pipeline: UOG and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are studying the old Tanguisson power plant site for an OTEC project and South Tumon Bay for seawater air conditioning, while weighing offshore build costs and potential grid connections. Courtroom Cost Dispute: Guam’s chief prosecutor objected to paying a $2,550 fine tied to jury selection delays in a delayed sexual assault trial. Tourism Funding Tech: GVB launched a new online grants portal for the Tourism Works Micro-Grant to streamline applications and improve transparency.
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