AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDefense Contract: Cayuse Holdings’ Guam subsidiary Cayuse Native Hawaiian Veterans LLC won a $249M Navy ship-repair contract for Military Sealift Command vessels, extending its Guam role supporting operations with partner MARUNDA Defense Services. Education & Workforce: Guam Department of Education says the Tiyan High School campus could reopen for full-time face-to-face instruction by early January 2027, pending a Friday inspection and remaining roof work. Local Grants: GEDA awarded $285K to 19 village mayor’s offices and municipal planning councils—$15K each—for projects spanning healthcare, public safety, economic development, higher education and cultural preservation. Tourism & Travel Costs: Guam’s federal per diem for official travel rose $14 daily (Sept. 1 update), with meals up to $111 and incidental to $27—an impact GHRA says matters for hotels and restaurants serving government travelers. Business & Community: Bank of Guam partnered with Guam Girl Scouts to launch a Money Master Patch Program, building financial skills through volunteer-led activities. Energy Prices: Gas climbed to over $6/gallon and diesel to over $7 after a Wednesday night increase, driven by global oil market pressure. Policy Watch: A lawsuit seeks to stop Mariana deep-sea mining lease sales, challenging federal environmental review under the Endangered Species Act.
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