AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEducation & Schools: Guam’s Tiyan and Simon Sanchez campuses may not fully return to full-time face-to-face instruction until 2027, after a Friday inspection and ongoing roof-leak work at Tiyan. Local Governance & Funding: GEDA awarded $285,000 to 19 village mayors’ offices and municipal planning councils for projects spanning healthcare, public safety, economic development, higher education, and cultural preservation. Public Finance & Cost of Living: Federal per diem rates for Guam travel rose by $14 effective Sept. 1, pushing the total daily per diem to $317, a move Guam’s hotel and restaurant industry says matters for government travel. Territorial Policy: Sen. Sabrina Matanane asked the Speaker to call an emergency session for Bill 358-38 to set up a Simon Sanchez High School Modernization Fund using $19.8 million in Section 30. Health & Safety: The U.S. Treasury says FinCEN flagged about $17.5 billion in suspicious activity tied to potential health care fraud. Defense & Military: The Air Force announced the “North Star Readiness Campaign” to keep more strategic bombers mission-ready, including faster parts delivery for B-52 and B-1 fleets. Maritime Workforce: MARAD designated 16 maritime training institutions—including Western Pacific Maritime Academy in Guam and the CNMI—as 2026 Centers of Excellence. Community & Culture: The Guam Visitors Bureau marked the Tumon Night Market’s first anniversary, highlighting a year of local and international performances and vendors.
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