AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFeral Swine Management: Guam’s feral pig population is estimated at 30,000 to 50,000, and the USDA’s Wildlife Services says the island still can’t keep up—though Guam’s federal swine program is set to nearly double to about $260,000 for FY2027. Energy Costs: The Public Utilities Commission will review Guam Power Authority’s Levelized Energy Adjustment Clause (LEAC) after GPA reported about $37M in fuel under-recovery, with a possible LEAC increase for Oct. 1 through Jan. 2027. Healthcare Modernization: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero called a special session for a $15.9M GMH electronic health records replacement, warning of a “catastrophic blackout” risk if procurement slips; the bill also includes $4M for UOG’s Blue Economy Innovation Center. Logistics & Resilience: The Quad nations wrapped a Tokyo tabletop exercise to advance a shared Indo-Pacific civilian logistics network, building on Guam’s prior field training. Tourism Investment: GEDA is pushing the Enhancing Tourism Aesthetic Program, offering tax incentives for visible commercial upgrades starting Oct. 1. Hospital Maintenance: GMHA received a $136K federal grant for a boom lift to expand in-house repairs and inspections. Shipping Costs: Maersk added a $500 surcharge for Gulf-bound containers, with Guam listed among “regulated countries” eligible for later deadlines.
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