AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTyphoon Bavi Recovery: Guam and the CNMI are moving from storm response to restoration, with Rota still the hardest hit after a direct Category 5 strike; CUC says water is back across Rota while power damage assessments continue, and Saipan/Tinian recovery work resumes as crews push to energize more lines. Utility Operations: CUC is reporting feeder and lateral restoration progress on Saipan, while Guam Power Authority continues 24/7 restoration and is waiting on equipment returning from Saipan to speed up repairs. Local Governance & Accountability: A CNMI editorial argues “the fix” is still incomplete, calling for consolidation of duplicative agencies and more scrutiny of how new legislation is handled. Courts & Utilities: The CNMI Supreme Court upheld an inverse condemnation claim against CUC, reinforcing that property-taking disputes can hinge on when landowners should have known about the taking. Business & Trade: Apra Harbor reopened to commercial traffic as Guam power and water recovery hit key milestones, helping restart cargo movement. Aviation Economics: DOT is weighing bids for subsidized essential air service to Lanai, a reminder that rural routes depend on federal funding. Public Safety & Fraud: Multistate AGs are pushing the FCC for tougher robocall rules, and Louisiana AG Liz Murrill announced a Cash App settlement tied to fraud protections. Weather Watch: NWS says Invest 97W is not expected to threaten Guam/CNMI, though weekend showers may increase as the region’s weather pattern shifts.
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