AGP Executive Report

Public Health Alert: Guam Waterworks Authority issued a “Boil Your Water” notice for well Y-09 in the northern system after E. coli was detected in raw water serving multiple communities, urging residents to boil for three minutes before drinking, brushing, and food prep. Education & Facilities: Tiyan High School may partially reopen next week if a public health inspection clears the ground floor, while roof repairs could drag on until December—after the shared Tiyan/San Simon Sanchez campus was shut down early in the school year. Local Governance & Accountability: A new complaint challenges the Guam Board of Nurse Examiners’ decision to close a case tied to the 2018 death of 5-year-old Asher Lubofsky, alleging substandard care and lack of transparency. Community & Culture: The Guam International Dance Festival returns Dec. 4–6, 2026, with competitions, workshops, and international performances. Lifestyle & Community Events: “Lunch with the Leaders” returns Sept. 8–24 on WAVE 105 FM for candidate interviews. Heritage & Faith: Rota’s Rev. Isaac “Ike” Ayuyu marks 40 years of priesthood with Masses this weekend. Sports: The Sports Leigh-Out highlights off-island competition prep and CNMI’s Kelvin “The Big Hit” Fitial’s recent boxing win. Online Safety: Guam is included in a multistate Meta settlement requiring tighter protections for minors, including screen-time caps and nighttime blocks.

Education & Schools: Sen. Vincent Borja says Guam “failed its students” as oversight hearings spotlight school readiness and the ongoing Tiyan High/Sinomon Sanchez campus shutdown; Core Tech says the ground floor could reopen next week after Public Health reduces demerits, while roof repairs could drag until December. Teacher Pay Reform: Borja’s Bill 351-38 would let the Guam Education Board set an autonomous educator salary structure, phasing in changes over up to five years. Public Health Alert: GWA issued a “Boil Your Water” notice for northern well Y-9 after fecal indicator bacteria tested positive, even though treated water is negative. Healthcare Accountability: A father filed a new complaint after the Guam Board of Nurse Examiners closed a case tied to a 2018 death of a 5-year-old, alleging substandard care and lack of transparency. Community & Faith: Tower for Humanity’s “Twin Towers” toy-log build breaks ground Saturday at Micronesia Mall to mark 9/11, and Rota’s Pali Ike Ayuyu marks 40 years of priesthood. Lifestyle & Culture: Guam Photo Hunt spotlights village beauty beyond the usual spots, with Bear Rock in Inalåhan named as the first winner location. Regional Spotlight: Palau hosts about 2,000 leaders for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum, with climate resilience and ocean stewardship on the agenda. Online Safety: Guam is included in a multistate Meta settlement requiring child-focused screen time caps and protective pauses on Facebook/Instagram, pending court approval.

Public Health Alert: GWA says well Y-9 in the northern system tested positive for fecal indicator bacteria, and residents in affected areas must boil water before drinking (3 minutes) or use bottled water until further notice. Education & Community Safety: Tiyan High and Simon Sanchez could reopen as early as Tuesday after a public health re-inspection; the campus was shut down after a D-grade demerit count, with parents and staff pushing for compliance. Culture & Heritage: Marines and WWII survivors marked Guam’s 82nd Liberation Day with Mass, cleanup, and restoration efforts tied to Inafa’maolek. Lifestyle & Local Pride: A letter highlights Guam’s beauty through “new eyes,” while another spotlights the Guam Photo Hunt and Bear Rock as a southern landmark. Health Disparities: New American Cancer Society data finds Native Hawaiian women have the highest breast cancer incidence among AANHPI groups. Online Safety (National, Guam-included): Meta’s proposed $17B child-safety settlement would add screen-time limits and nighttime blocks for under-18 users, pending court approval. Local Finance & Fraud Prevention: Bank of Guam ran a Palau fraud prevention workshop on impersonation and cyber-enabled scams.

Education Crisis: Sen. Vince Borja told the Guam Education Board it “failed our students,” pushing for real fixes as Tiyan and Simon Sanchez closures keep disrupting learning. Local Governance: Yigo Mayor Lizama demanded Superintendent Judi Won Pat’s resignation, citing stalled Sanchez rebuilds and mishandled campus shutdowns. Policy & Accountability: The Guam Chamber of Commerce launched a 60-day “Project Prosperity” push asking candidates what they’ll do for jobs, cost of living, and government delivery. Community & Culture: Mount Carmel School’s Heritage Fair invites students to trace familian roots and clan names. Heritage in the Classroom: Guam Preservation Trust is accepting teacher applications for $500 “Project S.H.O.P.” grants to bring Guam history and CHamoru culture into lessons. Lifestyle & Safety: GSWA voted for islandwide trash collection and new carts, while Sen. Chris Barnett’s bill would add uniform beach and coast warning flags. Sports & Pride: CNMI’s Kelvin “The Big Hit” Fitial scored a win in California, representing “One Marianas, One Micronesia.” Health & Justice: A 58-year-old man faces life-in-prison allegations of criminal sexual conduct, including an incident involving a 15-year-old in 2013. Online Safety (National, Guam included): Guam is among territories covered by the proposed Meta settlement requiring stronger child-safety limits on Facebook and Instagram.

Education & Accountability: Guam Education Board tensions are spilling into the spotlight again as rumors swirl and families push for real fixes—especially around the Simon Sanchez rebuild and Tiyan/Sanchez campus closures. Local Governance & Schools: Yigo Mayor Frances Lizama urged the Education Board to seek Superintendent Judi Won Pat’s resignation, citing stalled reconstruction and mishandled closures after the shared campus shut down early in the school year. Student Life & Community: Students and parents are calling for solutions that keep school communities together, including pressure to return to double sessions while repairs continue. Heritage & Learning: Guam Preservation Trust is accepting applications for Project S.H.O.P., offering $500 classroom supply awards for teachers to bring Guam history and CHamoru culture into lessons. Culture Calendar: Mangilao Donne’ Festival is set for Sept. 11–13, celebrating the island’s beloved hot pepper and dishes like finadene. Environment & Safety: A bill would require uniform beach and coast warning flags and signs after lawmakers cited recurring water-related fatalities. Online Safety (National, Guam Included): Guam is among jurisdictions named in a proposed $17.1B Meta settlement over alleged addictive design of Instagram and Facebook for kids, with major safety features required.

Education & Pay Reform: Lawmakers introduced Bill 351-38 to let the Guam Department of Education set its own educator classification, compensation, and benefits—aimed at tackling Guam’s lagging teacher pay and retention. Classroom Grants: The Guam Preservation Trust is taking applications for Project S.H.O.P., offering teachers $500 to fund heritage and CHamoru culture projects in their classrooms. Beach Safety Push: Sen. Chris Barnett’s Bill 268-38 would require uniform warning flags, notification signs, and beach safety education after lawmakers cited about 12 water-related fatalities a year. Local Waste Update: GSWA’s board voted to mandate islandwide trash collection and approve $4 million for more carts. School Rebuild Tensions: Yigo Mayor Lizama urged the Education Board to seek Superintendent Judi Won Pat’s resignation over Simon Sanchez rebuild delays and campus closures. Culture Calendar: The Guam Micronesia Island Fair returns in late October, and Mangilao’s Donne’ Festival runs Sept. 11–13. Health & Community: UOG is hosting a free pesticide applicator exam review workshop, and GRMC recognized Tanya Grant for earning a national credential.

Community & Culture: Mangilao’s Donne’ Festival is back, celebrating the island’s beloved hot peppers Sept. 11–13, with the village’s signature flavors like finadene front and center. Local Governance: The Guam Solid Waste Authority board voted to mandate islandwide trash collection and approved $4 million for more trash and recycling carts, with delinquent accounts facing collection actions. Public Safety: A crash on Route 9 involving a school bus and a car left no students injured; police said the car driver failed to yield right of way. Education: Universal Pre-K applications are still open after a site shift to Talofofo Elementary, with deadlines and eligibility details set for SY 2026–2027. Lifestyle & Travel: United Airlines announced major Japan route growth, including a new seasonal Okinawa link from San Francisco starting March 27. Sports & Youth: Little League World Series history gets a spotlight look at girls’ participation as Guam-area youth baseball excitement builds. Environment & Water: A new study warns rising salt could threaten Guam’s groundwater, adding urgency to conservation efforts. Faith & Environment: The Archdiocese of Agaña marks the 11th anniversary of “Laudato Si” with “Care of Creation” activities running Sept. 1–Oct. 4.

Education & Community Safety: Guam’s Universal Pre-K is taking applications for SY 2026–2027 until Oct. 21 after a site shift in Haya, with Talofofo Elementary now listed as open. School Crisis Watch: GDOE Superintendent Judi Won Pat says she’s pushing to reopen Tiyan and Simon Sanchez by Aug. 31, with possible double-session plans if repairs run long, while parents and students continue to pack Education Board meetings. Public Health & Family Life: Guam marks Breastfeeding Awareness Month with islandwide events, including the Healthy Moms Healthy Babies Fair and community “wave” support. Environment & Water Security: A new study warns rising salt could be moving into Guam’s groundwater aquifer. Deep-Sea Mining Debate: U.S. territories are pushing back hard on a Trump plan to explore deep sea mining near the Marianas, with Guam senators objecting to environmental review timing. Culture & Faith: The Archdiocese of Agaña launches “Care of Creation” for the 11th anniversary of Laudato Si, running Sept. 1–Oct. 4. Local Sports & Pride: FIBA unveiled the 2026 Polynesian Cups logos in Tahiti, spotlighting Polynesian culture through basketball.

Guam Education Board Tensions: A fresh flare-up hit the Guam Education Board as families and students continue to deal with the fallout from Tiyan High and Simon Sanchez closures, with GDOE clarifying that redistricting won’t be voted on at Monday’s meeting. Public Health & School Disruptions: Tiyan’s failed sanitary inspection and the resulting seven-day shutdown kept students juggling meal pickups and assignments off-campus. Local Culture & Arts: Isla Center for the Arts at UOG announced “Memories of My Papa,” a free solo exhibition by Guam artist Rioanne Simeon running Aug. 27–Oct. 9. Community Health Support: Guam marked Indigenous Milk Medic and Breastfeeding Awareness Month with events like the Healthy Moms Healthy Babies Fair and a community “Breastfeeding Wave.” Youth & Sports: Okkodo High teacher Joseph Chargualaf II earned a National Book Foundation Teacher Fellowship, while RUNGUAM’s 2026 festival drew 850+ runners to Tumon Bay. Tourism & Travel: Korean airline changes are in motion as Air Busan, Jin Air, and Air Seoul plan to merge by March 2027, amid reported impacts to Guam arrivals. Environment & Accountability: Ocean Exploration Trust launched a 31-day expedition near Wake Atoll to survey biodiversity, geology, and WWII shipwrecks.

Breastfeeding support: Lt. Gov. Josh Tenorio proclaimed August as Guam Breastfeeding Awareness Month, kicking off community events like the Healthy Moms Healthy Babies Fair at Micronesia Mall and a “Breastfeeding Wave” at ITC to spotlight local resources and education. Arts & culture: UOG’s Isla Center for the Arts will host Rioanne Simeon’s solo ceramic exhibition “Memories of My Papa,” opening Aug. 27 with a free reception. Education & youth: Okkodo High School English teacher Joseph Chargualaf II was named a 2026/27 National Book Foundation Teacher Fellow, and JFK High School AFJROTC cadets earned Flight Academy Scholarship Program selections. Sports & community pride: American Ninja Warrior athlete Rai Flores won silver at the OCR World Championships in Ireland after a Guam delegation protest helped correct an officiating error. Tourism & regional culture: The Guam Micronesia Island Fair returns Oct. 23–25, 2026 at Ypao Beach with a “Tides and Traditions of Micronesia” theme. Local life: Custom Fitness closed its Anigua location after nearly a decade, moving classes and physical therapy to Assan. School disruption: Tiyan and Simon Sanchez students remain affected by closures, with GDOE saying redistricting won’t be voted on at Monday’s Guam Education Board meeting.

Supreme Court Fight for Tarague Beach: Prutehi Guahan is urging support ahead of Oct. 7, 2026 oral arguments in a U.S. Supreme Court case against the Air Force over alleged NEPA failures tied to ocean-adjacent explosive detonations at Andersen. School Disruptions: Tiyan High and Simon Sanchez High have been closed for seven school days, with GDOE saying Monday’s Guam Education Board meeting won’t vote on redistricting—just hear contingency options. Youth Push for Simon Sanchez: Students and alumni plan a family-friendly “SSHS Stand up!” demonstration Sunday to demand the long-delayed rebuild. Homelessness Roadmap: DHAPP released a five-year plan to reduce homelessness, including a dedicated office by Oct. 1 and a centralized drop-in center by Oct. 1, 2028. Community & Culture in Classrooms: Guam Preservation Trust reopens teacher heritage grants (Project S.H.O.P.) offering $500 awards for CHamoru history and culture projects. Local Sports Spotlight: East Bengal FC women qualified for the AFC Women’s Champions League group stage again, while RUNGUAM drew 850+ runners to Tumon Bay. Food & Everyday Life: Custom Fitness closed its Anigua location and is relocating classes/therapy to Assan; Sakura Noodle House ended 54 years in Tamuning.

Tiyan & Simon Sanchez School Crisis: GDOE says redistricting is not on the agenda for Monday’s Guam Education Board meeting, even as Tiyan and Simon Sanchez students remain displaced after closures and families wait on contingency plans. Community Voices: A petition calling for options like double session and redistricting has surged online, while students and alumni plan a family-friendly “SSHS Stand up!” demonstration Sunday to demand the Sanchez rebuild. Fitness & Health: Custom Fitness closes its Anigua location and shifts classes/physical therapy to Tamuning temporarily, with Assan set to open with new cardio equipment. Sports & Community Pride: RUNGUAM’s 2026 races drew 850+ runners at Tumon Bay, and Guam athletes earned podium finishes at the Spartan Asia Pacific Championship in China. Culture & Heritage: Guam Preservation Trust reopens its $500 teacher grant program to bring Guam history and CHamoru culture into classrooms. Local Business Updates: Pepper Lunch opens a second Guam location in Hagåtña, while Sakura Noodle House ends 54 years in Tamuning. Education Recognition: Okkodo High School teacher Joseph Chargualaf II named a 2026/27 National Book Foundation Teacher Fellow. Environment: Residents weigh in on Guam’s coral reef resilience strategy, urging stronger enforcement and pollution controls.

Local Education & Health: Tiyan High School and Simon Sanchez High School were closed for seven school days after sanitation inspections, with Tiyan still flagged as the only GDOE school failing its Aug. 12-13 check and facing permit suspension. Community & Culture: The Guam Preservation Trust reopened its Project S.H.O.P. heritage grants for teachers, offering $500 awards to bring Guam history and CHamoru culture into classrooms. Sports & Community Pride: RUNGUAM’s second annual 10k/5k drew 850+ runners at Tumon Bay, with local winners including Yumika Sugahara (10k women) and Jordan Tropf (5k men). Food & Lifestyle: Pepper Lunch opened its second Guam location in Hagåtña at Agana Shopping Center, while Sakura Noodle House closed after 54 years. Business & Exports: A Japan Inbound Trade Mission brought seven Japan-based businesses to Guam to meet local makers and explore export deals. Arts & Identity: Dogs in Dededo released its punk-CHamoru EP “GUAMMANIA,” celebrating Guam culture and identity. Civic Voice: Students and alumni announced a family-friendly “SSHS Stand up!” demonstration Aug. 23 to demand the long-delayed Simon Sanchez rebuild.

Elections & Civic Frustration: A new op-ed asks “What’s the point?” and challenges voters to look past Election Day to housing, schools, Guam Memorial Hospital, tourism jobs, and self-determination. Education & Health: Tiyan and Sanchez lose seven school days as closures continue after sanitation issues, with meal pickup plans and reinspection timing still unclear. Heritage in the Classroom: Guam Preservation Trust reopens teacher grants (Project S.H.O.P.) paying $500 for Guam history and CHamoru culture projects. Local Food & Community: Pepper Lunch opens a second Guam location in Hagåtña, drawing a long early line and free meals for the first customers. Business & Culture Exports: A Japan Inbound Trade Mission brings seven Japan-based businesses to meet Guam makers and food brands, aiming to open export opportunities. Local Farewell: Sakura Noodle House closes after 54 years, ending a long-running family tradition for many island diners. Sports & Pride: Okkodo High School teacher Joseph Chargualaf II named a 2026/27 National Book Foundation Teacher Fellow. Seabed Mining Tension: Guam is again shut out of formal comment on a proposed seabed mining lease sale near CNMI, as the governor’s office calls it a “race to the bottom.” Community Loss: Filipino Community of Guam leader Mark Pangilinan’s funeral services are set for Saturday.

Japan Trade & Exports: GEDA hosted a Japan Inbound Trade Mission with seven Japan-based businesses meeting Guam makers at PHARE, aiming to open export paths for island foods and products. Local Business Farewell: Sakura Noodle House in Tamuning closed after 54 years, ending a beloved family-run tradition. Education Update: McCool Elementary/Middle School will shift to virtual instruction until its air-conditioning repairs meet requirements. Public Health Watch: GWA issued a boil-water notice for parts of the north after E. coli was found in a well, later saying the issue was corrected and boiling is no longer needed. Community & Culture: The Filipino Community of Guam is holding funeral services for longtime leader Marciano “Mark” Pangilinan, honoring his role in Filipino cultural preservation and civic projects. Lifestyle & Arts: Dogs in Dededo celebrated its new “GUAMMANIA” EP with a live show, spotlighting CHamoru punk and DIY music. Sports: Guam’s endurance racers brought home podium finishes at Spartan Asia Pacific in China.

School Safety & Health: McCool Elementary/Middle School will shift to virtual instruction while JRM and partners repair its air-conditioning system, with leaders saying students can return once cooling meets requirements. Public Health Watch: GWA issued a boil-water notice for parts of Guam after E. coli was detected in a well, later saying the issue was corrected and boiling is no longer needed. Sanitation Inspections: DPHSS says all GDOE schools with permits expiring Sept. 30 passed inspections except Tiyan High, which was rated “D” and had its sanitary permit suspended. Local Culture & Community: The Filipino Community of Guam is remembering longtime leader Marciano “Mark” Pangilinan, with rosary and funeral Mass set for Aug. 21-22 at Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica. Arts & DIY Music: Dogs in Dededo celebrated its new “GUAMMANIA” EP with a live release show in Hagåtña. Sports & Youth: Spartan Asia Pacific Championship in China brought podium finishes for Guam’s Belen Sidell (gold), Tess Esma (silver), and James Sardea (bronze). Education Pathways: UOG launched a College Credit for Lived Experience program that can award up to 30 credits for skills gained outside the classroom.