AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTyphoon Recovery: Super Typhoon Champi has moved away from the Marianas and strengthened to Category 5 over open water. The CNMI declared an all-clear, with schools resuming, while federal emergency declarations make FEMA support available for Saipan, Tinian and Rota. Ports: Saipan’s port reopened to commercial traffic and cargo Monday; Tinian and Rota remained closed as crews checked for storm hazards. Rate Hikes: Ratepayers urged the utilities commission to reject CUC’s proposed increases until the utility addresses unpaid bills, billing problems and operational concerns. Disaster Aid: Saipan business operators want CNMI-Only Transitional Workers included in Sinlaku unemployment assistance; applications are due Oct. 24. Public Health: A new cancer registry finds oral and pharyngeal cancer ranked second among reported CNMI cancers from 2007 to 2022, with nearly six in 10 cases diagnosed at an advanced stage.
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