AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoVisa Waiver Push: Guam Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero and CNMI Gov. David Apatang urged federal officials to expand the Guam-CNMI visa waiver to include the Philippines, aiming to boost tourism, air service, and regional business ties. Ocean Exploration: The Ocean Exploration Trust’s E/V Nautilus returns June 10 for missions around the Marianas, with local participants and a new sonar system to map deeper seafloor. Deep-Sea Mining Ban: Guam Gov. Leon Guerrero signed a law banning deep-sea mining in Guam’s nearshore waters, with fines up to $50,000 per day and restrictions tied to port use without community consultation. Disaster Recovery & Power: Guam and CNMI leaders marked typhoon preparedness milestones, while Tinian restored community-scale grid power using temporary generators after Sinlaku damage. Tourism Hit, Slow Rebound: CNMI visitor arrivals fell 72% in April after Sinlaku; hotels reported low occupancy in March and stakeholders are watching June 20 flight resumption. Energy Security Idea: CNMI Sen. Jude Hofschneider filed a resolution to study small modular and micro nuclear options for long-term power resilience. Small Business Aid: SBA opened a third Saipan disaster recovery center to help businesses and nonprofits apply for federal assistance. Casino Fees Reallocated: Saipan approved $1.5M from remaining exclusive casino license fees for community projects, including health, youth, and infrastructure planning.
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