AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBusiness Priorities: Guam’s Chamber of Commerce is urging incoming leaders to focus on jobs, business investment, reliable infrastructure and fewer government delays, with public progress reports each quarter. Island Research: UOG’s Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant is offering up to $100,000 for two-year projects benefiting Guam and Micronesia, including work on coral reefs, aquaculture and coastal resilience. Power & Fuel: The Public Utilities Commission has let Guam Power Authority seek market prices for LNG shipments and infrastructure for the Ukudu plant, but no contracts are approved. Shipping Costs: Swire Shipping will raise fuel surcharges on Pacific freight from Nov. 15, including charges of $535 per standard 20-foot container and $1,070 per 40-foot unit on specified routes. Small Business: Officials are exploring simpler food-truck permits, clearer location rules and more digital licensing. Workforce: The GCA Trades Academy marks 20 years training workers for construction and related industries, with more than 6,600 students enrolled. Seabed Mining: A pending court decision on a proposed American Samoa lease sale could affect a similar sale planned near the Marianas, with the closest area about 47 miles from Guam.
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