AGP Executive Report

Oceania Volleyball: Guam’s men’s national team kicked off the Oceania Volleyball Championships with a straight-sets win over American Samoa (25–21, 25–19, 25–20), while the women opened with a four-set victory over the Cook Islands (25–13, 25–16, 17–25, 25–10). Community & Health: World Breastfeeding Week runs Aug. 1–7, highlighting support for mothers and the “Nåna Yan Påtgon Act” passed in 2013. Public Safety: An elementary school aide was charged with terrorizing after alleged threats and harassment toward a coworker. Typhoon Readiness: After Super Typhoon Bavi, emergency officials warn the Marianas to prepare for a prolonged tropical cyclone season tied to a strong El Niño pattern. Local Business & Tourism: Upgraded sports facilities at the Oleai Sports Complex aim to boost sports tourism in the Northern Marianas; on Guam, new businesses are launching despite headwinds, and Pacific Star’s renovations are expected to start in October. Legislative/Policy: A bill would restrict unauthorized drones near Port Authority of Guam critical facilities. Sports Recognition: KFC Guam won a customer service award in Singapore. Finance: DRT reported $3.9M in 2025 individual tax refunds paid for returns filed through April 20.

Visa Waiver Talks: A Commonwealth Ports Authority board member says Guam-CNMI visa waiver discussions on Guam were “encouraging,” with stakeholders pointing to international examples and hoping DHS approval boosts tourism and air service. Military Readiness: An Air Force officer told Guam’s industry forum that China’s long-held advantages over the U.S. are “gone or substantially eroded,” as the region’s infrastructure and logistics race intensifies. Housing & Utilities: Guam opened its first community-owned transitional housing for families in Anigua, while the CCU approved Guam Waterworks Authority bond borrowing up to $110M for water and sewer upgrades and debt savings. Budget Fight: Gov. Leon Guerrero vetoed the FY2027 budget bill, citing an unfunded business tax rollback, and sent a revised plan keeping the 4% BPT rate while restoring key services. Public Safety & Education: Lawmakers advanced Guam Police body-worn camera rules, and Sen. Vince Borja pressed GDOE over concerns about moving SIFA students into George Washington High School classrooms. Weather Watch: Typhoon Dolphin weakened to Category 3 but Guam remains under surf and small-craft advisories as the monsoon surge ramps up. Local Economy & Transit: GRTA broke ground on the Dededo Park & Ride/ROAD to Education transit hub, and Guam’s apprenticeship push landed a new federal grant. Primary Aftermath: Guam’s Aug. 1 primary saw 39.81% turnout, with smaller villages generally higher than larger communities.

UOG Enrollment: The University of Guam is holding Triton One Stop registration events on campus and two Saturday satellite sites at Micronesia Mall and Agana Shopping Center ahead of the Aug. 19 fall semester start. Public Safety: Guam lawmakers moved closer to implementing Guam Police Department body-worn camera rules after a public hearing on when officers must record, how footage is stored, and who can access it. Navy Presence: USS Minnesota, the Navy’s first forward-deployed Virginia-class submarine based in Guam, has completed its first deployment and returned to Naval Base Guam. Election Runoff Set: Unofficial results show Democratic Sen. Therese Terlaje and Sen. Sabina Perez vs. Republican Vice Speaker Tony Ada and EJ Calvo in the Nov. 3 General Election, after a primary turnout of 39.81%. Local Impact: Guam’s Department of Agriculture urges free brown tree snake inspections for all cargo and vehicles traveling to the CNMI. Dolphin Watch: Even with the storm far from Guam, Typhoon Dolphin is driving dangerous surf and a high risk of rip currents across the Marianas. Business & Trade: UPS is seeking to shift some Hong Kong cargo flights to Clark as it positions the Philippines hub for more logistics growth.

Guam Election Update: The Guam Election Commission’s unofficial count shows 22,852 of 57,406 registered voters cast ballots in the Aug. 1 primary for a 39.81% turnout, with Terlaje–Perez winning the Democratic governor nomination (6,387 votes) and Ada–Calvo taking the Republican nomination (5,138 votes); in the delegate race, James Moylan beat Mary Camacho Torres 4,928 to 3,258. Local Public Safety & Courts: Lawmakers advanced a bill to restrict unauthorized drones over Port of Guam protected areas, and another measure would raise juror pay from $30 to $60 while giving the Judicial Council authority to adjust rates. Community & Sports: A cheerleading clinic drew nearly 40 girls and one boy, signaling a comeback for the sport on Guam, while the Guahan Eagles punched a playoff spot with a 29-0 win over Tamuning. Weather Watch: Even with Typhoon Dolphin still well north, Guam is under a small-craft advisory and Marianas-wide rip-current risk.

Guam Primary Results: Guam’s 2026 primary turnout hit 39.81% (22,852 of 57,406 registered voters), with unofficial results showing Therese Terlaje–Sabina Perez winning the Democratic gubernatorial nomination (47.79%) and Tony Ada–E.J. Calvo taking the Republican slot (60.56%); James Moylan advanced to the November delegate race (60.1%) over Mary Camacho Torres (39.74%), while GEC said all precincts opened on time after election-day hiccups. Local Infrastructure: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero signed a $21M ARP-funded contract to repair village roads islandwide, with work expected to keep moving through a “drop-dead” end-of-November deadline. Typhoon Dolphin Watch: Even far from Guam, Dolphin is driving dangerous surf and rip-current risk across the Marianas, with a small-craft advisory in effect. Public Safety: A crash involving a vehicle and e-bike in Barrigada sent a man to the hospital after CPR was started by bystanders. Courts & AI: Guam’s Supreme Court sanctioned an attorney over a brief it said relied on generative AI without proper verification.

Guam Primary Election: The Guam Election Commission says all precincts opened on time after last-minute staffing and logistics fixes, with commissioners flagging issues like signage, accessibility, and electioneering complaints as ballots head to tabulation. Election Results: Unofficial results show Therese Terlaje–Sabina Perez and Tony Ada–E.J. Calvo advancing to the general election, while Del. James Moylan won the delegate GOP primary. Campaign Trail: Candidates and supporters celebrated early leads and late-night vote counts, with Tenorio–Muña-Barnes conceding and vowing to keep working for other races. Public Safety: Guam Fire Department responded to a fatal crash involving a motor vehicle and e-bike in Barrigada, and a separate auto-pole collision in Talo’fo’fo left two women dead. Weather Watch: Typhoon Dolphin weakened after dropping out of super-typhoon strength but remains a major storm, with forecasters tracking possible impacts for Japan/outer islands. Local Culture & Community: Inetnon Gefpa’go marked its 28th country tour with performances in Spain, and the Neni Summer Market returns Sunday to spotlight young entrepreneurs.

Coast Guard & Education: Capt. Jessica S. Worst presided as Christine Torres Igisomar, the highest-ranking Chamorro woman in U.S. Coast Guard history, retired and returns to Mount Carmel School as its president. WWII Commemoration: The Mañenggon Memorial Foundation says an abbreviated Aug. 8 ceremony at Government House will draw 30 to 50 WWII survivors, with more than 100 expected overall. Elections: Polls open 7 a.m. and close 8 p.m. Saturday for Guam’s Primary Election; voters choose one side of the ballot, and only top candidates advance. Crash Update: A serious Route 4A crash in Talo’fo’fo left one woman with injuries incompatible with life and another where resuscitative measures were terminated; lanes are closed while GPD investigates. Typhoon & Seas: Super Typhoon Dolphin remains well east of the Marianas, but a gale watch is in effect for Guam coastal waters as a monsoon surge approaches. Homelessness: Bradley Anigua Apartments opened in Anigua, offering transitional housing for families up to two years with case management and supportive services. Public Safety Court: A District Court remanded another Guam AG authority case back to the Supreme Court of Guam. Community Calendar: Micronesia Mall’s 38th anniversary fair is set for Aug. 8, and a free Aug. 2 Sinajana outreach will offer medical services.

Guam Election Watch: Guam heads to the polls Saturday with 57,406 registered voters, and early voting is still low at about 8.9% (5,134 ballots), while the GEC runs vote-counter tests ahead of election day. Courtroom Update: The District Court of Guam again sent Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero’s hospital-related dispute back to the Guam Supreme Court, limiting the attorney general’s ability to keep the fight in federal court. Military & Readiness: USS Minnesota returned to Naval Base Guam on July 29 after its first forward-deployed Virginia-class deployment, including Valiant Shield 2026 and port visits in Japan and Australia. Infrastructure & Water: Guam’s infrastructure leaders urged federal help to harden power, roads, ports, airport and water together, and the Joint Region Marianas drinking water committee met to review quality and resilience efforts. Local Planning Tools: UOG’s Land Grant Extension will host an asset-mapping webinar for community leaders on Aug. 6 and Aug. 11. Typhoon Dolphin: The super typhoon is now Category 5 and moving north toward the Korean Peninsula, with its next path still the big question for regional weather.

Karate in Tokyo: Guam and Saipan athletes competed at the Karate Dream Festival 2026 in Japan, with the event drawing 4,057 entrants from 24 countries and earning Guinness certification as the largest full-contact karate championship ever. Courts and healthcare: A federal judge again sent the Mangilao hospital lawsuit back to the Guam Supreme Court, blocking the AG’s push to keep the fight in federal court. Military buildup and Guam’s needs: Infrastructure leaders at the S.A.M.E. Guam Industry Forum urged federal help to upgrade power, water, roads, ports and the airport together as the buildup strains systems. Workforce and visas: A court blocked Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee for now, but Guam’s hiring and engineering pipeline challenges remain. Weather watch: Typhoon Dolphin has intensified to Category 5 and is moving north, with Guam still watching heat and storm impacts. Invasive species science: New research suggests brown tree snakes may have more genetic variation than expected, helping explain their takeover. Elections: Guam’s GEC says 57,406 voters are registered for Saturday’s primaries, with vote counters tested ahead of 7 a.m. polls. Navy milestone: The USS Minnesota returned to Naval Base Guam after its first deployment from the island.

Local Power & Utilities: Guam Power Authority’s Cabras power plant units were officially retired after more than 50 years, with a decommissioning ceremony planned for October. Water System Funding: The Consolidated Commission on Utilities authorized GWA to issue up to $110 million in revenue bonds and refunding bonds, pending Public Utilities Commission approval, to push water and wastewater upgrades including PFAS-related needs. Housing Recovery: GHURA’s Housing Recovery Application Center for Fix in Six closes Friday, though the online portal remains open. Public Safety Tech: Guam Police body-worn cameras are set to restart immediately once lawmakers approve the required rules and regulations. Typhoon Watch: Super Typhoon Dolphin has intensified to Category 5 with forecasts suggesting it could strengthen further, but it remains on a track that keeps the Marianas out of direct harm. Community & Culture: Guam hosts the Oceania Volleyball Championships Aug. 3-9, and the Guam Museum will hold a free public reception for Mark Dell’Isola’s 40-year Pacific retrospective July 31. Workforce Development: Guam DOL secured a $600K+ federal grant to expand registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship pipelines. Election Reminder: PDN’s Primary Election poll is open for readers to share their planned votes ahead of the Aug. 1 primary. Invasive Species: CNMI and Rota reported additional brown tree snake incidents, prompting rapid response and more trapping and cargo inspections.

Health & Schools: A federal judge dismissed AG Douglas Moylan’s Mangilao hospital lawsuit, saying the case belongs in Superior Court; Moylan says he’ll appeal. Meanwhile, F.B. Leon Guerrero Middle School remains unauthorized to reopen after back-to-back DPHSS health inspections, though GDOE says the process is in phases and a follow-up inspection is set. Public Safety: A man charged after a Route 1 crash in Piti left three injured, including a toddler; police say his breath test registered 0.198%. Another case: a man on pre-trial release accused of raping a disabled woman. Environment & Biosecurity: Two dead brown treesnakes were reported on Rota, prompting rapid response and requests for federal help. Workforce & Economy: Guam won a $600K federal grant to expand registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship pipelines. Disaster Readiness: Guam Green Growth and GTA host a Storm Smart generator and communications workshop Aug. 1. Community & Culture: Mañenggon’s Hasso Mañenggon memorial is set for Aug. 9 at Government House after Bavi forced a postponement. Local Events: Neni Summer Market runs Aug. 2, and a Zumba fundraiser for typhoon-affected families is Aug. 28. Weather Watch: Super Typhoon Dolphin remains well east of the Marianas with no direct Guam/CNMI threat.

Election Reminder: An opinion urges Guam voters to show up Aug. 1 and warns that if you don’t vote, you don’t count. Liberation Day: Guam’s 82nd Liberation Day drew families and veterans to Redstone, with a Mass also held to mark the anniversary. Disaster Relief on Rota: The CNMI Salvation Army delivered eight pallets of canned goods to Bavi-hit Rota, with more distributions planned as damage assessments continue. Local Courts/Healthcare: A District Court dismissed the AG’s lawsuit challenging the Mangilao medical complex project, calling it a delay to a key healthcare investment. Childcare Funding Fight: The Legislature and Adelup are at odds over childcare subsidy dollars, with a special session recess criticized for slowing certainty for providers. Public Safety: A 62-year-old man on pretrial release faces new assault and sexual assault charges. Typhoon Dolphin Watch: Dolphin remains a major typhoon far from the Marianas, but forecasters warn of hazardous seas and monsoon impacts. Internet & Infrastructure: Guam signed deals to extend high-speed service to about 1,340 homes and 175 community sites, with construction starting after reviews. Tech/Health Systems: Guam Memorial Hospital outlined an IT modernization overhaul aimed at reliability and cybersecurity. Business/Tourism: A local businessman testified in support of a CNMI bill targeting “birth tourism,” citing risks to EVS-TAP and tourism.

Typhoon Dolphin Watch: NWS says Dolphin keeps moving west to west-northwest and isn’t expected to directly hit the Marianas, but it will bring a monsoon surge, higher seas (8–14 ft), and possible Small Craft Advisory conditions, with another disturbance (Invest 94W) adding to winds and swells. Port & Fuel Resilience: The Port Authority of Guam received $12.85M for fuel infrastructure upgrades, including new fuel pipelines and repairs to aging pier structures to strengthen commercial and military fuel receiving during emergencies. Broadband Buildout: Guam signed agreements with GTA and IT&E to extend high-speed internet to about 1,340 homes and 175 community sites under BEAD; construction starts after engineering, environmental, permitting, and financial reviews, with service rolling out in phases. Local Courts: Jury selection began in a decade-old homicide case tied to the death of Adam Messier, with the defendant facing life in prison if convicted. Disaster Aid Update: FEMA denied Guam Individual Assistance for Super Typhoon Sinlaku; Guam plans to appeal, while preliminary individual-assistance damage assessments for Bavi are set to begin with residential site visits. Tech & Government Readiness: Guam’s AI Regulatory Task Force says more funding may be needed as it shifts toward policy and legislative recommendations, and GMH officials outlined a “complete overhaul” of IT systems modernization. Community & Preparedness: UOG and partners host a Storm Smart Workshop on generator maintenance and staying connected during emergencies, and UOG Land Grant launched “Bingocize” for seniors’ exercise and wellness.

Disaster Recovery: Gov. Lourdes Leon Guerrero says Guam will appeal FEMA’s denial of Individual Assistance for Super Typhoon Sinlaku, while Guam Recovery Office JPDA teams will visit homes this week to validate Bavi-related housing damage, with residents asked to have photos and repair documents ready. Local Funding: Lawmakers in a special session weighed how much local money is needed to keep Guam childcare subsidies going, with DPHSS saying $7.6 million is needed to carry the program through the fiscal year. AI Governance: Guam’s AI Regulatory Task Force released its first progress report and is shifting to drafting policy and legislative recommendations, including an AI “gap map” across regulatory areas. Storm Watch: Tropical Storm Dolphin is rapidly intensifying and could reach super typhoon strength, but forecasts say it should pass far north of the Marianas; still, mariners may see increasing seas later in the week. Public Safety/Justice: A sex offender was arrested for allegedly failing to verify information on the Guam Sex Offender Registry. Community & Health: UOG Land Grant Extension will host a four-session diabetes self-care workshop starting Aug. 12, with cooking lessons using the Diabetes Plate Method. Business/Travel: CAB raised Guam-bound passenger fuel surcharges to Level 13 for Aug. 1–15, ending a six-period slide.

Local Government & Courts: Ngardmau Gov. Jennifer Ngiraiwet is fighting her impeachment in Palau court and is seeking a restraining order after the legislature changed the locks and installed Speaker Terrence Miozawa as acting governor. Public Safety & Justice: A homeless Level 1 sex offender, Roberto Peter Afable, was arrested in Tumon for allegedly failing to update Guam’s Sex Offender Registry and was released on a $5,000 personal recognizance bond. Solid Waste: Guam Solid Waste Authority wants $4 million for new trash and recycling carts ahead of mandatory islandwide collection in 2027, with a June 2027 rollout target. Health Infrastructure: Guam opened its $38M-plus Public Health Training and Laboratory Facility in Mangilao, designed to speed testing locally instead of sending samples to Hawaii. Sports & Community: Guam ninjas and athletes brought home medals, including Deren Perez’s gold at an international event, while the Guam National Youth Football Federation confirmed suspended Week 6 games after Typhoon Bavi. Environment & Science: New research explains how brown tree snakes adapted on Guam despite a tiny post-WWII starting population, helping explain their massive numbers and ecosystem damage. Indo-Pacific Watch: Taiwan’s foreign minister said investment in Guam is possible but is being held back by high electricity costs. Federal Appointments: Trump nominated Gretchen Shappert to be U.S. attorney for Guam and CNMI.

Water & Sewer Funding: Guam Waterworks Authority is seeking another $100M in bond borrowing to finish required upgrades tied to a U.S. EPA settlement, tackle PFAS and other emerging contaminants, and refund older bonds to lower costs. Local Governance: The Guam Education Board pressed GDOE on readiness for the Aug. 10 school opening amid conflicting status reports and staffing/typhoon fallout, with members questioning how “ready” campuses can be. Cybersecurity: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero warned that Chinese-linked hackers have gained long-term access to Guam-connected critical infrastructure networks, urging stronger defenses beyond military systems. Public Health/Environment: Blue Ocean Law filed a Supreme Court amicus brief supporting Prutehi Guåhan in a Tarague Beach open burning/detonation dispute, arguing Guam needs environmental review and meaningful community input. Community & Safety: Two distressed swimmers were rescued at Ritidian Point; bystanders started CPR before Guam Fire Department transported both for care. Politics: A Tenorio-Muña-Barnes rally emcee’s disability-related remarks sparked backlash and a campaign apology ahead of the Aug. 1 primary. Business/Community: McDonald’s of Guam donated $50,000 to Ronald McDonald House after the Guam Golf Classic. Weather Watch: NWS says Invest 93W has weakened but may bring scattered showers, while Invest 92C could develop into a depression but is forecast to pass north of Guam.