AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUtility Costs: The hearing administrator’s report on CUC’s proposed rate hike is open for public review. Written comments are due Nov. 16; the commission has not approved the increases, which could begin in December. Economic Direction: CNMI voters went to the polls amid concerns about jobs, electricity costs, tourism and government finances. Tourism: Hong Kong Airlines has suspended Saipan flights through December after the U.S. halted the visa-free travel program for Chinese visitors, adding pressure to an industry already short on air links. Public Finances: Gov. David Apatang says the government can afford only 53-hour pay periods, despite lawmakers’ push to restore 60 hours, and has signed a bill allowing CUC to borrow up to $40 million for storm recovery and fuel. Tinian Businesses: Tinian plans to introduce solid-waste tipping fees in January 2027; officials say sorting recyclables can help residents and businesses lower disposal costs.
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