AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTourism Shock From Sinlaku: The Marianas Visitors Authority says April visitor arrivals to the CNMI fell 72% to 3,277, as storm damage and flight disruptions hit demand; South Korea dropped 90% to 740 and Japan fell 75% to 225, though Jeju Air opened bookings for Seoul–Saipan flights starting June 20. Hotel Slowdown: HANMI reports March hotel occupancy at 29.47% (down from 34.73% a year earlier), with fewer room nights sold and some properties still repairing after Sinlaku. Recovery Support for Businesses: SBA opened a third Business Recovery Center on Saipan at the One Stop Permitting Center on Capital Hill to help firms and nonprofits with applications, documentation, and loan reconsiderations. Power and Utilities: U.S. military generators were connected to Tinian’s grid to restore community-scale electricity after Sinlaku damaged the power plant. Workforce Policy: Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds introduced a bill to remove the CNMI “touchback” requirement for CW-1 workers, aiming to stabilize staffing for rebuilding. Governance and Legal Risk: CNMI’s attorney general is seeking to reopen a settled case involving former Gov. Ralph Torres, arguing the immunity deal was unauthorized. Guam Tourism Lawsuit: A $61.5M federal lawsuit accuses the Guam Visitors Bureau and former leadership of sexual assault/harassment and institutional coverup. Fuel Costs: CNMI diesel prices dropped 30 cents to $7.08, while gasoline stayed at $6.11, a potential relief for utility costs.
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