AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTourism Pressure: Saipan passenger traffic from South Korea plunged 68.5% year over year to 4,800 in October, as Guam’s fell 43.6%. Casa Marianas says declining arrivals and rising utility and operating costs are forcing it to suspend operations Dec. 10, a setback for the island’s coworking and digital-nomad business. Public Finances: The House unanimously approved $7.2 million for retirees, schools, Medicaid and a partial restoration of government work hours; the bill now goes to the Senate. Restored hours would also put more money into the local economy. Utility Costs: Ratepayers are asking regulators to defer proposed second- and third-year utility increases, which they say could bring combined residential power, water and wastewater bills close to 40% higher by year two, pending an audit. Small Business: Saipan gas prices dropped again, with regular unleaded down 68 cents per gallon in less than a week. PIC Saipan has also opened a weekend pop-up market for local makers and small businesses.
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