AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoGVB Finances: Guam Visitors Bureau revenues fell $9.3 million in FY 2025, with auditors citing lower GovGuam appropriations and a 3% drop in visitor arrivals, though the bureau still received a clean audit opinion. Local Politics: A University of Guam poll shows Joshua Tenorio and Therese Terlaje in a statistical deadlock for the Aug. 1 governor primary, while Tony Ada leads Frank Blas on the Republican side. Public Health: Public Health is investigating violations involving banned, coral-hurting sunscreen chemicals, working with Customs to stop shipments and pursue enforcement. Economy Watch: GovGuam tax collections were down $36.6 million in April, largely tied to delayed income tax filings after Super Typhoon Sinlaku, with a May rebound expected. Community & Culture: Guam’s first trading card café opens in Harmon, and Famagu’on Farmers Program returns for a six-week summer workshop series. Safety & Readiness: NWS urged residents to stay prepared as forecasts point to a busy 2026 storm season. Regional Alert: A 7.8 quake off Mindanao triggered tsunami advisories across the Pacific, including Guam and CNMI, before the threat eased.
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