AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoInternational Flights Return: Jeju Air resumed direct Seoul–Saipan service, landing in CNMI after a two-month pause, with four flights weekly through Oct. 25 (daily during peak periods), a key boost for tourism recovery after Super Typhoon Sinlaku. Tourism Shock: The Marianas Visitors Authority reported May arrivals at just 2,171—an 82% drop from May 2025—highlighting how badly the flight shutdown hit the visitor economy. Power Restoration & Costs: CUC says long-delayed power materials are arriving for Saipan, with Saipan power restoration at 83.8% and FEMA generators being phased out; CUC also scheduled a Tinian islandwide outage June 27 (2–4 p.m.) for pole installation. Local Governance Spending: The Saipan and Northern Islands Legislative Delegation unanimously passed two spending measures for Public Works drainage and amusement machine license funding. Business & Security: A DPS report found business establishments drove nearly half of theft/burglary cases during Sinlaku recovery (Apr. 15–Jun. 16). Disaster Loans: SBA extended Sinlaku physical-damage disaster loan applications by 60 days to Aug. 21. Solar Deal: Commonwealth Ports Authority and Eastern Power Solutions signed an MOU to develop a Saipan solar farm on CPA property.
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