AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTyphoon Recovery Watch: Commonwealth Utilities Corporation says water is fully restored on Rota after Super Typhoon Bavi, while power damage assessments continue village by village; CUC also posted Saipan feeder restoration updates and warned some areas may stay dark as laterals are repaired and safely tested. Rota’s Economic Hit: Reporting from Rota describes dire drinking-water conditions right after the storm and major infrastructure strain after back-to-back typhoons. Guam Utility Progress: Guam Power Authority reported major restoration milestones (including energized substations and feeder/circuit gains) and said it’s awaiting eight bucket trucks and other equipment returning from Saipan to speed 24/7 repairs. Port Business Restart: Apra Harbor reopened to commercial traffic as Guam power restoration reached 66% and water service stabilized, with cargo handling ramping up. Policy & Governance: A CNMI Supreme Court ruling upheld an inverse condemnation claim against CUC tied to a long-standing water tank and pump station on private land. Air Service Economics: DOT is weighing bids for subsidized essential air service to Lānaʻi, with multiple carriers competing as the current contract nears its end. Consumer Finance & Scams: Louisiana AG Liz Murrill announced a $45M multistate settlement with Cash App’s parent Block over fraud protections, while other AGs urged the FCC to tighten rules to block robocallers from using legitimate phone numbers.
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