AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAgriculture Relief: Guam Department of Agriculture opened the Crop Loss Compensation Program application window for Typhoon Bavi losses, with eligible bona fide farmers able to file through Sept. 2 at the Agricultural Development Services Division in Mangilao, using receipts for seeds, fertilizer and other inputs tied to damaged crops. Elections & Governance: Guam Election Commission certified 2026 primary results, keeping the top Republican senatorial lineup unchanged while swapping two Democratic candidates’ 9th/10th spots by just three votes; gubernatorial rankings also held steady. Port Finance: Moody’s reaffirmed the Port Authority of Guam’s senior lien bond rating at Baa2 with a stable outlook, citing the port’s essential role in imports and efforts to align revenues with rising operating costs. Retail Expansion: Cost.U.Less will open a 50,000+ square-foot Hagåtña flagship Aug. 28 and close its Tamuning store Aug. 27, with Tamuning staff transitioning to the new flagship or the Dededo location. Cyber & Courts: About $1M stolen from the Judiciary of Guam in a February cyber attack was wired to JP Morgan accounts and later seized by the FBI, according to District Court filings. Hospitality Business: GHRA’s Pacific Hotel & Restaurant Expo 2026 (PHARE) kicks off Wednesday at the Hyatt Regency Guam with networking, chef demos and industry showcases after a storm-related postponement. Local Legal/Business Climate: Guam Legislature is set to vote Monday on the revised FY2027 budget, including a 4% business privilege tax and a 5% BPT on military buildup construction projects.
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