AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTourism & Travel Trade: GVB says overseas promotion will continue despite weak arrivals, pointing to its 2026 Guam MegaFAM Tour that brought 240 travel pros, media and influencers and generated 700+ B2B connections and 642 content pieces. Local Business & Community Events: Mangilao’s Donne’ Festival returns Friday through Sunday with hot pepper competitions and a food lineup already sold out; KPRG-FM’s Thrift Store Ball comes back Saturday after 20+ years to raise funds amid funding pressure. Government & Economy: DOD raised Guam per diem for meals and incidentals effective Sept. 1, boosting M&IE by $14 total; separately, USPS de minimis changes are adding steps and costs for Guam-bound mail, prompting Rep. James Moylan to push for fixes. Energy/Defense & Risk: A war game flagged Andersen AFB as a potential North Korean nuclear target; USAF is also exploring long-term C-17/C-5M replacement planning. Environment & Industry: A lawsuit challenges deep-sea mining lease plans in the Marianas, while CNMI lawmakers push for stronger revenue sharing and protections. Tech & Consumers: Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro eSIM-only rollout includes Guam, meaning travelers need the right regional model for SIM setup.
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