AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSuper Typhoon Bavi Fallout: Guam and the Northern Marianas are bracing for life-threatening conditions as Bavi made landfall on Rota with catastrophic winds reported near 150 mph-plus, prompting shelter openings, power restoration efforts, and widespread business closures ahead of Condition of Readiness 1. Utilities & Business Continuity: Guam Power Authority crews are working through outages and vegetation damage, warning the grid may stay unstable with intermittent power even after restoration; Docomo Pacific is also partnering with Starlink Mobile to keep SMS connectivity available if cell networks fail. Public Trust & Governance: The Guam Ethics Commission will launch the island’s first Guam Public Trust Index on July 8 to measure residents’ trust in government agencies and public officials. Chamber Leadership: The Guam Chamber of Commerce named Phillip A. Leddy II as its new vice president to support initiatives tied to Guam’s economic growth. Disaster Funding: FEMA approved $2.3 million for permanent repairs to Oceanview Middle School and other Guam facilities after Typhoon Mawar. Trade & Markets: Guam’s business community also has regional trade momentum to watch as the Philippines seeks expanded U.S. pineapple market access, including all U.S. ports that cover Guam and CNMI.
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