AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHealth Care Funding: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero called a special Guam Legislature session Tuesday to approve about $15.9 million (plus $4 million for UOG’s Fadian Hatchery Blue Economy Innovation Center) to replace Guam Memorial Hospital’s electronic health records system, warning delays could trigger a “catastrophic blackout” of billing and patient records. School Oversight: Tiyan and Simon Sanchez students won’t return to full-time classes this week as inspectors keep Tiyan’s sanitary permit suspended, citing repeated sanitation and safety issues that remain uncorrected. Medical Licensing: The Guam Board of Medical Examiners is finalizing rules to let internationally trained physicians apply for Guam licenses, with inquiries already coming in and an initial focus on GMHA for an 18-month evaluation. Public Safety & Courts: A jury trial is set to begin this week for a man accused of raping a girl, with allegations spanning multiple years. Attorney General Race: Incumbent AG Douglas Moylan says he’s skipping a Guam Bar Association debate, alleging bias, while the Election Commission previously weighed a complaint tied to his claimed nonpartisan status. Deep-Sea Mining Politics: The governor wants Guam treated as an “adjacent state” for deep-sea mining consultation, seeking similar input rights to CNMI. Crime Sting Details: Federal court records describe an underage sex sting where agents posed as minors and a parent, leading to indictments and not-guilty pleas. Military Presence: USS San Diego departed Naval Base Guam after a routine stop, continuing its forward deployment to Sasebo, Japan. Workforce & Tech: Guam’s Department of Labor is moving to add AI tools to HIREGUAM, raising the question of how to measure real improvements with a “human handoff” scorecard. Tourism Incentives: GEDA is pushing the Enhancing Tourism Aesthetic Program, offering tax credits for visible tourism improvements starting in October.
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