AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSmall Business: PIC Saipan has launched a weekend lobby market where local makers can reach hotel guests and new customers. The resort is testing the Friday-through-Sunday event. Fuel Costs: Mobil and Shell cut Saipan gasoline prices by another 29 cents a gallon, bringing regular to $5.869. The latest rollback adds to recent relief for households and businesses, though fuel remains much costlier on Tinian and Rota. Seabed Mining: NOAA says more than 95% of the Marianas and Guam’s ocean territories have been mapped, data that could support mineral lease sales. A proposed CNMI sale is planned for Dec. 16, amid objections over consultation and environmental review. Utility Bills: A hearing administrator recommends approving CUC’s three-year rate plan to address a projected $24 million shortfall. Commissioners are expected to vote Nov. 20; initial increases could begin Dec. 1. Shipping Costs: Swire Shipping will raise fuel surcharges on some Pacific freight routes from Nov. 15, adding costs for container and other cargo. Long-Term Outlook: Census projections show the CNMI population could shrink 17% by 2100, a trend with implications for the workforce and local demand.
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