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Overview of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act)
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) was signed into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009. It is an unprecedented effort to jumpstart our economy, create or save millions of jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st century. The Act is an extraordinary response to a crisis unlike any since the Great Depression, and includes measures to modernize our nation's infrastructure, enhance energy independence, expand educational opportunities, preserve and improve affordable health care, provide tax relief, and protect those in greatest need.
Implementing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act)
The Recovery Act Justice Assistance Grant Program will inject $4.9 million into the economy, providing jobs and much needed resources to support a broad range of activities to prevent and to control crime based on local needs and conditions. The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions. JAG funds support all components of the criminal justice system, from multijurisdictional drug and gang task forces to crime prevention and domestic violence programs, courts, corrections, treatment, and justice information sharing initiatives. JAG funded projects may address crime through the provision of services directly to individuals and/or communities and by improving the effectiveness and efficiency of criminal justice systems, processes, and procedures.
BSP ARRA Plans and Reports August 2009 (Excel Format) July 2009 (Excel Format) June 2009 (Excel format) |
The Guam Bureau of Statistics and Plans is pleased to release the Draft Land Use Plan. 1.1. Introduction The Island of Guam is at a crossroads in planning for its growth and development. The U.S. Department of Defense is planning a major expansion of its facilities and personnel for all military service branches on Guam. An estimated 40,400 active military personnel and dependents are expected by 2014; comprising a 185% increase over the current 14,200 found on the island. Growth in the military sector will, in turn, impact private sector economic and residential growth and development. Much of this future growth is expected to occur in the northern and central part of Guam, see Figure 1 at the end of this section. In order to protect the quality of life and future of the island, growth must take into account Guam’s unique environmental, cultural and economic character. In the face of this unprecedented growth, the Government of Guam seeks to shape its future in ways that will maintain the quality of life that makes North and Central Guam a desirable place to work, live and visit. The Bureau of Statistics and Plans, Government of Guam has prepared this draft North and Central Guam Land Use Plan in order to identify a vision, goals and policies to achieve this vision. In January and February 2009, comment will be invited from the public, businesses, and other stakeholders so that this Plan may be refined to reflect the intent and direction of the citizens and Government of Guam. Click here to view and/or download the draft land use plan. (pdf format) |
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The Guam Bureau of Statistics and Plans is pleased to release the
The Guam Consumer Price Index (CPI) is now reported based on the 4th Quarter 2007 index of 100.0, and is of similar design and makeup of the US CPI. Given a new market basket, groups, subgroups and relative expenditure weights, there are limitations in making historical comparisons at this time.
The Guam 2008 3rd Quarter CPI of 106.0 shows a 1.8 percent increase over the 2nd quarter of 2008, and an increase of 8.6 percent when compared to the same period one year earlier. The All Items Less Food index rose 1.3 percent,Energy by 3.8 percent, and All Items Less Food and Energy by 0.3 percent, as compared to the previous quarter.
The purchasing power of the dollar is now $0.64 when compared to base year 1996. The Food group index of 110.5 shows an increase of 4.8 percent over the preceding quarter and 14.2 percent when compared to the same period one year earlier. Cereal product prices have increased 28.9 percent over the preceding quarter and 50.9 percent when compared to the same period one year earlier. Pork product prices have increased 10.0 percent over the preceding quarter and 8.6 percent when compared to the same period one year earlier. Dairy product prices have increased 4.5 percent over the preceding quarter and 6.5 percent when compared to the same period one year earlier. Eggs and Fresh Fruits product prices have decreased -9.2 and -9.5 percent, respectively, over the preceding quarter. The Housing group index of 108.8 shows an increase of 2.4 percent over the preceding quarter and 10.9 percent when compared to the same period one year earlier. Rent and Lodging prices have increased 0.5 percent over the preceding quarter but decreased -0.1 percent when compared to the same period one year earlier. Appliances product prices have decreased -0.1 percent over the preceding quarter but increased 10.4 percent when compared to the same period one year earlier. Housekeeping Supplies prices have decreased -3.7 over the preceding quarter but increased 0.2 percent when compared to the same period one year earlier. Home electricity prices have increased 9.2 percent when compared to the previous quarter. The Transportation group index of 106.8 shows a decrease of -0.6 percent over the preceding quarter but increased 11.9 percent when compared to the same period one year earlier. Motor Fuel prices have decreased -7.1 percent over the preceding quarter but increased 27.9 percent when compared to the same period one year earlier. The Apparel and Upkeep group index of 104.2, Education and Communication group index of 101.0 and Other Goods and Services group index of 103.8, shows an increase of 1.5, 0.7, and 2.4 percent, respectively, over the preceding quarter. The Medical Care group index of 100.7 saw no change from the previous quarter, whereas the Recreation group index of 102.7 saw an increase of 1.3 percent. Over 89 percent of all product prices across all groups and subgroups are included in this report (pdf format) . |
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Hafa Adai and welcome to the website of the Bureau of Statistics and Plans. The Administration is pleased to bring you news and information from the government of Guam’s Executive Branch. This website is designed to give you easy access to the divisions and offices of this agency and provide links to other agencies, including the Governor’s Office. In this website you will find information including an agency directory and other financial, administrative and policy details. We are providing you this information to give you more access to the operations of your government. The Administration welcomes you to look through this website as we continue our commitment to transparency and accountability in government. We encourage you to submit your comments and questions by e-mailing the agency head or other contact shown on this site. Please also visit the official Office of the Governor of Guam website for more information on the Administration’s policies and activities. We thank you for visiting this website as we continue to build a strong foundation for the future of Guam. Thank you and may God bless you always! Sinseru yan Magåhet,
FELIX P. CAMACHO
Governor of Guam
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What is a Guam import? It is something brought in from the United States or a foreign country, intended for sale or trade in Guam. Agents from the Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency (GCQA) process imports at its service centers located at the Port Authority of Guam and Guam Airport cargo area. Imports are manually codified by its commodity classification code based on information reported on invoices, bills of lading and on airway bills. The commodities reported herein are for re-sale, thus excludes the military, government, promotional and personal items.
The U.S. government adopted the Harmonized System on January 1, 1989, as the direct basis for its new export and import classification systems. Guam, as well as most of the nations of the world, adopted this system on January 1, 1988. The Bureau of Statistics and Plans is using the established simplified Harmonized System as adopted by the former Department of Commerce. All documents submitted to the GCQA for release of cargo must contain information as outlined in §3005.1, 3005.2 and 3005.3 of the former Department of Commerce Administrative Rules and Regulations. Section 3005.1 defines imports and exports of goods and sets up guidelines to insure certain information is included on each official import and export document.
The promulgated administrative rules and regulations as authorized by Title VLIV, Chapter 1, §47064 GCA now rests with the Bureau of Statistics and Plans. The Bureau, as mandated by Public Laws No. 20-147 and 26-76, shall conduct, or cause to be conducted, investigations, studies, surveys, research and analysis relating to physical, human, social, and economic development of Guam and to publish the results. These rules and regulations concern the collecting of socio-economic information from businesses and individuals.
For 2007, the External Trade Section will capture imports for the months of February, May, August and November, and in 2008, the months of March, June, September and December. In years past, months captured include January, April, July and October. Over a 3-year period all months will be captured, analyzed and evaluated for use in macro economic forecasting.
This report employs the use of a simple 3-year moving average to estimate the months of January, April, July and October in 2007, given 3-year prior weights of Y-1: .50, Y-2: .35 and Y-3: .15. Another forecasting tool exhibited accepts the peak month import value as the 3-month average for months in the immediate quarter to estimate its quarter and annual import values. Both estimation tools will be re-evaluated for its use and accuracy as actual data become available. The estimates are provided for discussion purposes. Please click here to view and.or download the November 2007 Import report in it's entirety. |
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