The final rule, issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, states that 18 specific marine habitats in American Samoa, Guam, the CNMI, the Pacific Remote Island Areas, and Hawaii—encompassing a total of about 237 sq km—are named critical habitats pursuant to the Endangered Species Act.

This markup sends a clear message: Guam is not just a strategic location, we are a strategic priority,” Guam Del. James Moylan said. “We’re seeing a nearly $400 million increase across (military construction) and Guam defense system investments.”

Guam lies within direct proximity to major Indo-Pacific markets, including Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and the Philippines, and is outside the U.S. Customs Zone, making it an ideal jurisdiction for an export zone.

“Singling out federal prime contractors for higher taxation could be construed as placing a burden on the federal government’s ability to contract freely and efficiently, especially when tax costs are incorporated into bid pricing and ultimately passed on to the federal government,” the chamber said.

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“Tax relief should go to those who need it, not those making tremendous profits from the military buildup,” she added.

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The race for the governor’s office is shaping not only as a contest of leadership styles but as a referendum on the CNMI’s economy, federal support and political trust. The next general election will be held on Nov. 3, 2026.

GPA has contracted the independent power producer, Guam Ukudu Power, to build and operate the new power plant, which began construction in 2022.