AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy Costs: Guam’s PUC approved a GPA fuel surcharge increase effective July 1, pushing the average residential power bill up about $58 as the fuel recovery charge rises. Tourism Leadership: Marianas Visitor Authority Deputy Managing Director Judy Torres received a Pacific Asia Travel Association Award of Merit for decades of Marianas tourism work, as MVA prepares a managing director search. Regional Security & Disaster Response: USPACOM commander Adm. Samuel Paparo wrapped up a Guam and CNMI visit, including Tinian’s STRONG Roof disaster-relief effort with U.S. agencies and local partners. CNMI Recovery Funding: FEMA says federal recovery aid for Super Typhoon Sinlaku has topped $52 million in committed assistance and loan offers, with households still moving through the recovery pipeline. Water Infrastructure: Commonwealth Utilities Corp. is seeking CPUC approval to buy over $2.2M in ultrasonic water meters to replace about 2,500 failed units across Saipan, Tinian and Rota. Business Continuity: SBA recovery centers on Saipan will close Friday for the Liberation Day holiday, while disaster loan applications remain available online. Deep-Sea Research: Ocean Exploration Trust’s Nautilus launched deep-sea expeditions east of the Mariana Trench to map habitats and assess critical minerals in U.S. waters around Guam and CNMI. Tourism Development: MVA unveiled a conceptual plan to transform Saipan’s historic Japanese Lighthouse into a visitor and cultural experience center, calling for business and community partners.
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