AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDisaster Relief & Taxes: The IRS extended Super Typhoon Bavi deadlines for CNMI taxpayers, giving people and businesses on Saipan, Tinian and Rota until Feb. 1, 2027 to file and pay a range of federal returns and taxes. Power & Cost of Living: Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds introduced the Affordable Power for the Northern Marianas Act, proposing $15 million annually in Covenant funding to cut electricity costs and rebuild aging generation systems. Small Business Recovery: CNMI SBDC and the SBA ran disaster-recovery workshops to help businesses apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Property Damage Loans. Audit & Accountability: An Office of Public Auditor update found only 3 of 30 audit and inspection recommendations resolved as of June 30, 2026. Tourism Numbers: Marianas Visitors Authority reported 1,497 arrivals in June 2026, down 81% year over year, as flight disruptions followed Sinlaku. Local Business Hit: J’s Restaurant permanently closed its long-running San Jose location after Sinlaku damage and lack of typhoon insurance for the aging building. Election Watch: The 2026 general election field is taking shape with multiple governor/lieutenant governor tickets and key office races. Business Grants: Bank of Hawai‘i is accepting applications for its Saipan Small Business Revitalization & Development Grant (up to five $5,000 awards).
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