AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPopulation & Workforce: Census projections show Guam’s population could fall from about 160,000 today to 100,000 by 2100, as fertility declines and outmigration continue—a long-term challenge for the island’s labor pool and customer base. Seabed Mining: Two U.S. companies have applied to explore for minerals in international waters near Cook Islands, Kiribati and French Polynesia, drawing opposition from regional officials and environmental groups as Marianas lease sales approach. Retail & Fuel: 76/Circle K broke ground on its first new-build Guam station in Yigo, with at least 15 to 20 jobs planned and added fuel and essential-goods capacity. Business Training: Guam employers received $17.4 million in apprenticeship tax credits in fiscal 2026, up 38% from the prior year, as 551 apprentices trained across local businesses. Tourism: South Korean passenger traffic to Guam fell 43.6% year over year in October to 40,453; reports point to tourism infrastructure and changing travel preferences. Construction: DPW is separating Simon Sanchez High School demolition from the larger rebuild procurement so demolition can move ahead while construction plans undergo review. Core Tech International also won Guam’s 2026 Contractor of the Year award.
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