AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTourism & Travel Boost: Guam and the CNMI are pushing to include the Philippines in the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program after a Manila meeting with Philippine immigration officials, with talks focused on passport controls and safeguards that could reduce the visa “bottleneck” for Filipino travelers. Visitor Numbers Watch: The Marianas Visitors Authority reports May arrivals down 82% year-over-year to 2,171, but notes recovery momentum as international flights resume and Jeju Air restarts Saipan service. Local Events: Registration is open for the Mall Ball 3x3 Adult/Open Tournament at Micronesia Mall (July 17–19), with cash prizes and a “Free Throw Fly Away” challenge offering a Southeast Asia roundtrip ticket. Beach Safety: A national AP explainer highlights how to survive rip currents—stay calm, flip onto your back, and float out of danger—timely for Guam’s beach season. Power Costs: Guam Power Authority fuel surcharges approved by the PUC will raise the average residential bill about $58 starting July 1. Community & Culture: Tumon Night Market returns Sunday (June 28) with Pride Month programming, plus major San Vitores Road road-closure and shuttle details.
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