AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHeritage & Military Land Use: Acting Gov. Josh Tenorio told Prutehi Guåhan he doesn’t support the Draft 2026 Guam Historic Preservation Programmatic Agreement as written, saying the SHPO won’t sign it in its current form and laying out conditions like stronger protection for Traditional Cultural Places, more historic property review, a coordinator for access to military sites, 72-hour SHPO notice, and annual monitoring. Education: The Guam Education Board ordered Superintendent Judith Won Pat to pause school closures for the rest of FY 2026 and all of SY 2026-27, directing more data gathering and community outreach after concerns about the rightsizing process. Food Assistance: Federal approval is in for Guam’s Summer EBT 2026 plan, with $6.54M in benefits and rollout details still being finalized by DPHSS. Local Accountability: A Guam Chamber-backed push highlights ongoing delays in government audits, arguing the pattern is hurting federal grants and local programs. Tourism Update: Hong Kong Airlines will resume Hong Kong–Saipan service July 12 with two weekly flights. Regional Security: The USS George Washington made its first Guam port call of 2026 as questions about Guam’s role in Pacific security grow. Marine Protections: A UN decolonisation committee session heard renewed calls for action involving Guam and other Pacific territories.
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