AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoElection and Economy: CNMI voters are choosing a new governor, congressional delegate and lawmakers as high electricity costs, government funding shortages and a struggling tourism sector weigh on the islands. Small Business: Saipan’s G&F Farm Snack Bar has bounced back from nearly two months of storm-related closures, bringing customers back with affordable Chinese dishes, some priced at $1. Tourism: Hong Kong Airlines has canceled Saipan flights through December after the U.S. suspended visa-free travel for Chinese visitors. Tourism officials are seeking other routes as businesses brace for lost visitors and revenue. Public Costs: Tinian plans to introduce solid-waste tipping fees in January 2027, while the governor says the government can afford only 53-hour pay periods. A new law also lets CUC borrow up to $40 million for storm recovery and fuel.
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