AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoVisa Waiver Push: Guam and CNMI lawmakers are pressing a federal bill to add the Philippines—and expand to India, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia and Mongolia—to the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program, with projections of about 25,000 more arrivals and roughly $11M in visitor spending, though King-Hinds says the measure faces a tough road in Congress. Tourism Funding: The Guam Visitors Bureau Board approved a $28.97M FY2027 operating budget, citing Guam’s $1.6B tourism economic impact in 2025 and funding for marketing, destination development and international outreach. Local Governance & Legal: A Superior Court filing by UOG professor Ronald McNinch alleges the Guam Election Commission violated the Open Government Law, while Guam’s AG candidates debate staffing and oversight priorities ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Education & Workforce: UOG reported Fall 2026 enrollment of 2,942 students (+3%), and NMC alumna Do Hyeon “Julie” Kwon earned a Guam CPA license, strengthening local accounting career pathways. Community & Business: The Guam Jiu-Jitsu Federation launched a new membership platform, and the ElevateHER Pitch Program returns for a third year to back women entrepreneurs with seed funding and media support.
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