AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism & Travel: Guam’s tourism push got a boost as the Guam Visitors Bureau Board approved a $28.97M FY2027 operating budget, citing a $1.6B tourism impact in 2025 and funding for marketing, destination development, research, and international outreach. Visa Policy & Air Demand: Lawmakers are moving to expand the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program to include the Philippines (plus other countries), with projections of about 25,000 more arrivals and roughly $11M in visitor spending—plus knock-on benefits for regional air service. Energy Costs: The Public Utilities Commission is set to vote on a proposed 17% Port Authority tariff increase, while Guam Power Authority is asking for a pause on another Levelized Energy Adjustment Clause change as fuel costs stay volatile and underrecovery grows. Local Wildlife Protection: Joint Region Marianas and the University of Guam launched the “Båsta BTS” campaign to stop the spread of the invasive brown treesnake, training nearly 200 participants through control workshops. Education & Workforce: UOG reported Fall 2026 enrollment of 2,942 students, up 3%, with growth in undergraduate and doctoral programs tied to workforce needs. Community & Services: Joint Region Marianas coordinated nearly 190 volunteers to help Southern High School get ready for a required sanitary inspection.
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