AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDeep-sea mining pressure on Apatang: Environmental and community groups are urging Gov. David Apatang to use a narrow federal authority to recommend stopping the Northern Marianas deep-sea mining lease process, but the governor says he won’t ask Interior to pause or cancel before an Oct. 19 deadline, pointing to pending lawsuits and planning formal comments instead. Customs modernization: Guam Customs and Quarantine is moving from decades of paper processing to an electronic system, signing with UNCTAD to deploy ASYCUDA for cargo data, declarations, and revenue functions. Power costs hit households: The PUC approved an 8.8-cent LEAC increase to 28.2 cents per kWh starting Oct. 1, adding about $88 to the average residential bill. Small business export push: GEDA opened applications for Guam STEP, offering export training and financial support for small businesses targeting overseas markets. Education disruption: After a plumbing failure at Tiyan, GDOE will shift students into double sessions at Sanchez, Okkodo, and George Washington High starting next week. Business recognition: GTA was named a finalist for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s 2026 Citizens Awards for community giving through GTA Gives. Travel and trade ripple effects: FedEx announced new demand surcharges on some international shipments, including routes involving Guam.
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