AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTourism & Finance: Guam Visitors Bureau says it landed its first clean financial audit in more than six years, with an unmodified opinion and no findings, as visitor spending and jobs rose in 2025—direct spending up to $1.2B and total economic impact to $1.6B. Airfare & Policy: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero and CNMI officials told a U.S. Senate panel that Marianas airfare remains steep, pointing to cabotage restrictions and limited competition; they urged changes to improve connectivity. Local Economy & Workforce: Pinpoint Guam and the University of Guam signed an internship MOU to build data and tech talent starting Fall 2026, expanding opportunities across business and decision science. Education & Construction: GDOE warns F.B. Leon Guerrero Middle School could open late for 2026-27 due to construction delays and pending health inspections, while the Education Board ordered no public school closures through the rest of this fiscal year and 2026-27. Governance & Procurement: OPA dismissed a Simon Sanchez High School procurement appeal because DPW never issued protest decisions, leaving the project’s legal path tied up. Public Safety & Mobility: DMV is revamping Guam’s driver licensing and testing program, and a bill would let adults skip the permit and supervised driving phase if they pass an on-road skills test. Disaster Readiness: GHRA says Guam hotels are key mass-care and emergency housing partners during disasters, coordinating with GVB and the emergency operations center.
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