AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEducation Oversight: Sen. Vincent Borja says Guam’s Department of Education must answer 11 questions at a June 24 oversight hearing and requested visits to six southern schools tied to possible closures, pushing for more transparency on school decommissioning and reopening plans. Health Care Access: DPHSS plans to apply for a Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services waiver, “Kumunidåt Diniseha: Community of Hope,” aiming to expand residential and home supports and reduce avoidable hospitalizations. Wildfire Readiness: Guam’s Department of Agriculture is hosting the island’s first wildfire training sessions at Chalan Pago-Ordot, including structural ignition and community mitigation best practices, as dry conditions raise fire risk. Tourism Marketing: Guam Visitors Bureau and 12 local businesses promoted “Wellness Island” at the Seoul International Travel Fair, winning top marketing honors and reporting strong interest in packages and pricing. Sports & Community: A bill would let Barrigada Heights lease nearly 7 acres to the Guam Football Association for up to 30 years to build soccer and community sports facilities. Local Culture in Schools: Maga’låhen Hurao CHamoru Academy is seeking to expand its immersion program through 9th grade after community support at a public hearing. Construction & Courts: A contractor sued Black Construction Corp. in federal court, alleging he was crushed by a fuel pipe at a Tinian jobsite tied to a roughly $225M project. Public Works Update: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero says the Mangilao hospital project can move forward after a Supreme Court win, but most remaining ARP funds must be redirected to other eligible projects.
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