AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy & Infrastructure: KEPCO commissioned Guam’s new 198-megawatt Ukudu combined-cycle power plant, aimed at supplying up to 75% of island demand and cutting fuel-oil use by about 3,000 barrels per day, with officials also floating future liquid natural gas options. Tourism Finance: Guam Visitors Bureau says its financial position is “healthy” despite April TAF collections falling to about $1.85M from $2.75M last year, while revenues are up 65% and marketing spend is tracking higher. Public Health Funding Fight: A federal judge ordered Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero and AG Douglas Moylan to pursue settlement talks over more than $100M tied to the Mangilao hospital utilities project, even as the governor warns ARP funds may expire in about six months. Cybersecurity: Guam’s CTO says a cPanel-based hack locked out multiple GovGuam websites but did not expose sensitive government data, while highlighting staffing and patching gaps. Conservation & STEM: NAVFAC Marianas and partners completed the Annual Fanihi (Mariana fruit bat) count across Guam, Saipan, and Tinian, recording 269 bats with 160 volunteers at 94 stations. Small Business Support: GEDA received a second $19.5M tranche under the State Small Business Credit Initiative to expand loan guarantees, surety bond help, and the Destinu Guåhan venture fund. AI in Government: A local AI letter argues Guam agencies can use AI to speed routine work and improve service delivery—without replacing people. Agriculture & Marketing: UOG’s Land Grant Extension is inviting Guam growers and food entrepreneurs to a 5P Agricultural Marketing Workshop series starting June 9, plus a regional Farmer Focus Conference set for Chuuk on July 1.
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