AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCNMI Public Health: Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation says methamphetamine-related cases and deaths are climbing fast, with visits rising from 71 (2022) to 252 (2025) and 179 cases already identified through Aug. 31, 2026—prompting renewed community concern. Local Economy & Resilience: Cafe Citrus reopened Sept. 14, nearly five months after Super Typhoon Sinlaku, after major repairs and delayed parts shipments from Korea. Small Business Support: Bank of Hawai’i and the CNMI SBDC Network celebrated 2026 Small Business Revitalization & Development Grant winners, awarding $5,000 each to five local businesses. Energy & Operations: CUC scheduled a Tinian power interruption Sept. 25 (8:30–9:30 a.m.) for feeder repairs; water service continues. Seabed Mining Pushback: CNMI mayors (Saipan, Tinian/Aguiguan, Rota, Northern Islands) formally opposed seabed mining, citing missing environmental data, unclear economic upside, and weak consultation. Education Funding Pressure: PSS warned FY2027 local funding near $25M could force major cuts, including possible 2–3 day school weeks. Business Community Calendar: Saipan Chamber set its Oct. 7 general membership meeting featuring acting PSS commissioner Jacqueline Che.
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