AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTourism & Trade: GVB is pushing overseas marketing as arrivals stay weak, with the Sept. 4 Guam MegaFAM Tour bringing 240 travel pros and generating 700 B2B connections, while Aug. arrivals were down 22.9% year-over-year and South Korea/Japan remain the biggest markets. Shipping & Port Operations: The Port Authority of Guam will resume issuing grounded containers after restoring more top lifters to service, following equipment failures tied to Super Typhoon Bavi recovery. Energy Costs: Gas prices on Guam jumped again, with regular now over $6 and diesel over $7 after a midweek increase, adding pressure to the cost of living. Environment & Mining: CNMI and allied groups are challenging the deep-sea mining push in the Marianas, while Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds backs PACMESA to boost revenue sharing and strengthen protections for nearby territories. Local Food & Aquaculture: UOG Land Grant is hosting “Tilapia to Table” on Sept. 12 to link tilapia raising with salting, smoking, and value-added fish processing for more resilient local food supply. Security & Preparedness: A Guam 9/11 remembrance piece highlights calls for mental readiness for future crises, from typhoons to potential missile threats.
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