AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEducation & Courts: GDOE is asking the court to overturn a Civil Service Commission ruling granting psychologist Sonia R. Pablo a 35% BRIP pay adjustment retroactive to 2014, arguing the commission exceeded its authority when it expanded the remedy beyond the grievance board’s recommendation. Accessibility & Elections: The Guam Election Commission is using ballot-marking devices that let voters with disabilities cast private, independent ballots; 10 machines will be available at the Westin during early voting (July 7–25), alongside on-site voter registration. Government Accountability: A performance audit says the Village Community Care childcare program lacked consistent oversight and monitoring, with recordkeeping gaps across municipalities limiting accountability for about $10.8M. Local Governance: A bill from Sen. Shawn Gumataotao would transfer Liguan Terrace’s “Liguan Park” to the Dededo Mayor’s Office and allow the Guam Football Association to lease it for up to 30 years to build a soccer pitch plus walking paths, playground, and a pavilion. Tourism & Public Safety: Despite a 24% May decline in arrivals, GVB reports stronger-than-expected tourism tax collections and approved a Matapang Beach rescue station bid to reduce emergency response bottlenecks in Tumon. Military & Training: Camp Blaz will restrict nearby waterways near Ritidian for live-fire training June 30–July 1, raising concerns among local fishermen and activists about safety and communications.
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