AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDefense & Economy: A new Guam Business Magazine Top Companies in Micronesia confidence survey says military construction is driving a rare turnaround in business bottom lines, even as Super Typhoon Sinlaku’s effects loom. Tourism & Markets: Guam Visitors Bureau reports April arrivals down 28% (big drops in Korea and Japan), while the broader calendar year picture is only slightly up—pointing to marketing gaps, product aging, and airline seat softness. GVB Lawsuit: Two separate federal lawsuits accuse Guam Visitors Bureau leadership of sexual assault, harassment, and institutional failures, with damages sought over $61.5M in one case and an independent off-island review announced. STEM & Training: UOG Drone Corps opens applications for a new cohort to train FAA Part 107b remote pilots, with fees covered; UOG also offers free post-storm soil testing for farmers and a free Mental Health First Aid course. Environment & Wildlife: NAVFAC Marianas reports 269 fanihi counted across Guam, Saipan, and Tinian, supporting conservation planning for the Mariana fruit bat. Infrastructure & Resilience: Supply chain operations are largely back to full capacity after Sinlaku, and partners begin clearing damaged vessels from Smiling Cove. Cyber & Utilities: GPA auditors found delayed removal of system access for separated employees, raising security risk.
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