AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDisaster Food Aid: Guam is preparing to request federal D-SNAP benefits after Super Typhoon Bavi’s disaster declaration. The one-month assistance may cover disaster-affected households that don’t normally qualify for SNAP, including those facing lost income, food or housing. Water Safety: A report raised concerns about banned pesticide dieldrin in Yigo well water near Andersen Air Force Base. The Navy says tests of active military drinking-water wells in September 2025 found levels below Guam’s interim action limit or none detected; a study of possible sources is underway. Hospital Modernization: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero signed a law directing $19.8 million in excess Section 30 funds toward Guam Memorial Hospital’s electronic health records upgrade, within a $21 million appropriation. The outdated system lacks vendor support, raising concerns about patient records and hospital operations. Nursing Workforce: UOG’s nursing program earned accreditation through 2034 and plans to nearly double admissions starting in 2027, as Guam works to train more nurses locally.
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