AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPower Costs: Guam’s utilities commission approved $32.5 million in credit lines for GPA’s fuel purchases; borrowing will be repaid through the LEAC, whose rate remains unchanged. Biosecurity & Trade: CNMI now requires boats up to 55 feet departing Guam to carry proof that the vessel and cargo passed brown tree snake inspections, adding a new step for inter-island shipments. Deep-Sea Mining: A new company is seeking Pacific seabed exploration rights as Guam’s Coastal Management Program objects to proposed mineral leases near the Marianas, raising fresh questions about island impacts. Pacific Shipping: Matson christened the first of three new containerships, part of a roughly $1 billion investment; the vessel is set to enter service in 2027. Energy & Workforce: GPA was selected for a $21.2 million grid modernization project, while 72 students explored construction trades at a Guam Contractors Association hands-on training event. Local Materials: UOG researchers are testing whether recycled plastics can be turned into construction materials, potentially reducing reliance on imports.
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