AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDisaster Finance: The CNMI House unanimously passed $40M for CUC emergency financing (H.B. 24-107) to fund utility restoration, stabilization, and fuel after Sinlaku and Bavi; it now heads to the Senate, which already approved an amended version (H.B. 24-88). Fuel Logistics: A Guam-to-Rota fuel push is underway as multiple companies and the Port Authority of Guam delivered critical fuel to Rota after port damage; the first shipment arrived July 17. Rota Relief: The Rotary Club of Saipan approved up to $11,000 in hygiene and cleaning supplies for Rota, with additional support for Tinian, Saipan, and NMC’s School of Nursing. Power Updates: On Tinian, CUC reported power restored to 923 customers as of July 16, with some areas still dark due to transmission, transformers, and pole damage. Fuel Prices: Diesel prices rose on Saipan and stayed sharply higher on Tinian and Rota, with Tinian’s 10-gallon purchase limit still in place pending a tanker. Business Continuity: Bank of Guam launched a three-month payment forbearance program for eligible customers, while CEDA approved a three-month loan payment deferral for impacted clients. Policy & Economy: In the U.S. Senate, debate continues over the CNMI visa program as a bill would end visa-free travel for Chinese nationals to the CNMI. Sports & Community: The Northern Marianas Basketball Federation elected a new board after a Sinlaku-related delay.
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