AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTyphoon Bavi Watch: Typhoon Bavi has intensified to a Category 5 super typhoon with 160 mph sustained winds, and forecasts now suggest it could pass between Tinian and Rota early Monday, with Guam still in the typhoon watch range and “grim” odds of strong impacts. Local Emergency Response: CNMI Gov. David Apatang moved Saipan, Tinian and Rota into heightened readiness, ordered shelters to open, and canceled the 80th Liberation Day parade as seas build and many residents remain stressed after Sinlaku recovery. Utilities & Business Continuity: The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation says it’s racing to finish Sinlaku restoration while securing equipment and preparing pre-storm actions; Bank of Guam also announced a new 6% everyday fuel discount with Shell for Visa debit cardholders in Guam and Saipan. Funding & Recovery: FEMA approved nearly $14.7M in disaster funding tied to Sinlaku, and the SBA approved over $30M in disaster loans to help CNMI businesses and residents rebuild. Tourism & Policy: CNMI lawmakers advanced compromise spending for Sinlaku relief and tourism recovery, while the U.S. Labor Department approved CNMI’s 2026 prevailing wage study for the CW-1 program.
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