AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPFAS Accountability Fight: Guam joined 15 states in suing Corteva over its Vylor spinoff, alleging the move is meant to shield “crown jewels” from tens of billions in PFAS “forever chemicals” liabilities. Local Economy & Tax Relief: Guam’s fiscal year 2027 starts with a Business Privilege Tax rate cut from 4.5% to 4%, a Chamber-backed win expected to reduce the government’s revenue by about $40M annually. Education Costs: GovGuam approved a 15% pay increase for GDOE teachers and 5% for administrators, with $26.1M needed for the raises. Power Costs Watch: Moody’s downgraded Guam Power Authority to Baa3, citing fuel-cost volatility, weaker liquidity, and limits on future rate increases. Tourism Push: Guam promoted at Tourism EXPO Japan 2026, highlighting CHamoru culture and food to Japanese travelers, supported by a new WTTC partnership. Health Care Funding: Core Tech Foundation donated $1M to GMHA for new acute-care beds via the tax-credit equipment program. Climate & Ocean Governance: Island leaders, including Guam Gov. Leon Guerrero, urged stronger collaboration and finance for climate adaptation and ocean governance at a virtual summit. Aviation/Trade Risk: A proposed seabed-mining lease near the Northern Mariana Islands moves forward despite a U.S.-China rare-earth trade truce.
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