AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Ban: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero signed Public Law 38-129 banning deep-sea mining in Guam’s nearshore waters, with violators facing fines up to $50,000 per day and restrictions on port use without “full consultation.” Typhoon Readiness & Infrastructure: Guam and CNMI leaders met at a Joint Typhoon Preparedness Summit to align recovery milestones and strengthen cross-territorial resilience. Hospital Access Update: Guam Memorial Hospital’s $815,000 parking lot expansion is now pushed to Nov. 25 after Super Typhoon Sinlaku and heavy rain affected ground conditions and scheduling. Behavioral Health Funding Cut: Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center faces a $5.3M reduction tied to Child Care Development Fund changes, threatening crisis response and treatment services. Food Loss Notices: DPHSS will mail disapproval notices for the Food Loss Affidavit Program this week for eligible SNAP households impacted by Sinlaku. Local Care Milestone: GRMC says it now has Guam’s only board-certified obesity medicine specialist, expanding evidence-based treatment locally. Fraud Enforcement: The FBI launched a Most Wanted Fraudsters list that includes health care fraud suspects, urging the public to submit tips. Public Health & Nursing Workforce: UOG marked progress with its BSN graduates entering Guam’s healthcare workforce.
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