AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS Immigration: A new USCIS memo says in-country green card adjustments will be granted only in “extraordinary circumstances,” pushing most applicants back to consular processing—likely hitting Guam’s construction and healthcare labor pipelines. Energy & Utilities: Guam’s new 198-megawatt Ukudu power plant is officially commissioned, with officials touting major fuel-oil reductions and a path toward cleaner, more reliable electricity. Local Power Costs: Guam’s ratepayers face a potential power bill hike as regulators weigh GPA actions and fuel-related costs. Hospital Funding Fight: A judge orders settlement talks over more than $100M for the Mangilao hospital utilities project, while the governor warns federal funds may be lost soon. Small Business Funding: GEDA receives an additional $19.5M under the State Small Business Credit Initiative to expand loan guarantees, surety bonds, and venture capital support for Guam’s tech, agriculture, and manufacturing. Tourism & Community: Tumon Night Market shifts for a Summer Showcase series, and Guam’s Youth Art Contest winners are displayed at the airport for Tourism Month. Agriculture & Food Markets: UOG invites farmers and food entrepreneurs to a 5P Agricultural Marketing Workshop series to boost sales of Guam-grown products. Conservation: NAVFAC and partners complete the Annual Fanihi (Mariana fruit bat) population count across the Marianas. Aviation/Routes: Airlines adjust Guam and Saipan flight schedules amid post-typhoon and industry disruptions.
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