AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFederal Investment: The CNMI has put forward more than $12.5 billion in infrastructure projects for federal consideration, including upgrades to power, water, ports, roads and health facilities. Officials say projects that also support U.S. military operations may get priority; the islands could serve as a logistics hub rather than host a large base. Workforce: Interim Education Commissioner Jacqueline Che urged employers to help shape career programs in tourism, health care, construction and IT, as the CNMI faces labor shortages. Immigration attorney Bruce Mailman also warned that a tighter CW-1 cap could create hiring challenges. Utility Costs: Gov. David Apatang wants regulators to pause CUC’s proposed three-year rate plan, which would more than double some electric base rates and raise water and wastewater charges. Air Links: Philippine Airlines plans to resume direct Saipan-Manila flights on Oct. 26, restoring a route that could support tourism, business and travel across Asia. Public Finances: The FY2027 budget ended the shutdown but cuts government funding; most employees are limited to 26.5 work hours weekly, and as many as 400 could face furloughs.
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