News - Guam

The Jan. 21 ruling on the Federal Register (CHamoru Standard Time) on deep sea mining establishes a consolidated permit application for deep sea mining and commercial recovery.

The Port Authority of Guam has filed a petition with the Guam Public Utilities Commission to update a limited portion of its tariff. As the public review process moves forward, it is important to explain clearly what this filing does, what it does not do, and why it is being brought now.

Guam’s economy is entering a transitional phase marked by rebounding tourism, record defense spending and persistent workforce constraints, speakers said during the Guam Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Economic Outlook Forum at the Dusit Thani Guam Resort on Jan. 15.

A public hearing was held Jan. 12 on legislation that would establish a tax incentive program aimed at helping businesses revamp storefronts and improve Guam’s visual appeal.