AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDisaster Recovery: CNMI’s power and water restoration is moving forward after Super Typhoon Sinlaku, with officials saying about 99% of Saipan’s primary power lines are back on and generation capacity has rebounded to 34.7 megawatts, though full restoration is still in progress. FEMA Funding Crunch: Commonwealth Utilities Corp. says its request for an upfront FEMA disaster payment was denied, forcing it to pay first and wait for reimbursement as it works through roughly $75 million in restoration. Livestock Losses: CNMI Division of Agriculture reports Sinlaku wiped out an estimated 50–60% of Saipan’s livestock, with cattle, chickens, swine and goats all hit hard. Sports & Community: The CNMI Pickleball Federation selected six Open Division athletes for the 2026 World Cup in Vietnam, but the delegation size could drop from six to four without enough fundraising. Regional Travel Push: Guam and CNMI governors are again urging the U.S. to add the Philippines to the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program to boost tourism and air links. Earthquake Watch: A 7.8 quake off Mindanao triggered tsunami advisories across the Pacific, including Guam and CNMI, though officials later said there’s no tsunami threat—warning residents instead about hazardous currents and rip risks.
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