AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGVB Audit: Guam Visitors Bureau cleared a clean FY2025 audit but still took a hit: revenues fell $9.3M to $23.7M as GovGuam appropriations dropped $8.3M and visitor arrivals slipped 3%, while expenses rose to $30M, including a new $4.6M airline incentives push. GovGuam Finances: April tax collections were down $36.6M after Sinlaku delayed income tax filings, but May is expected to rebound. Workforce Policy: Guam lawmakers propose a hiring freeze for limited-term/unclassified staff and a pay-raise suspension through Sept. 30, 2027; Acting Gov. Tenorio says it’s unenforceable. Public Health Enforcement: The Department of Public Health is investigating banned coral-hurting sunscreen ingredients (oxybenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene) and says violators face removal orders and fines up to $5,000. Telecom & Retail: DOCOMO Pacific opens at Donki’s Village of Donki in Tamuning, expanding local connectivity. Regional Relief: The U.S. approved an initial $8M disaster package for FSM after Typhoon Sinlaku. CNMI Recovery: Guam/CNMI typhoon response updates show power and water restoration progress. Elections: A University of Guam poll shows Tenorio and Terlaje in a statistical deadlock; Ada leads Blas among Republicans.
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