AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoShipping Costs: Guam’s congressional candidates debated the Jones Act, which can raise cargo costs for the island. Del. James Moylan supports fuel exemptions in emergencies but said Guam should seek a permanent exemption. Power Resilience: GPA won approval to pursue a $3.9 million underground-line project serving eight Dededo water wells, aiming to reduce storm outages and protect water service. Deep-Sea Mining: NOAA will hold a Nov. 16 hearing on a company’s bid to explore seabed minerals in waters between Guam and Wake Island, beyond the area proposed for a separate CNMI lease sale. Tourism: A Japan market study says Guam needs stronger reasons for visitors to choose the island, while total arrivals have fallen for a second straight fiscal year. Real Estate: Guam’s commercial property sales remain above historical levels even as overall transactions fall, reflecting investment tied to construction and the military buildup amid weakness in tourism. Mail Delivery: USPS has lengthened package delivery standards to and from Guam; some lightweight Ground Advantage parcels now travel primarily by sea and can take 10 days or more.
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