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CNMI Tourism Shock: The Marianas Visitors Authority says April visitor arrivals in the CNMI fell 72% to just 3,277 after Super Typhoon Sinlaku disrupted flights and damaged the destination, with South Korea down 90% to 740 visitors; there are signs of recovery as Jeju Air plans to resume direct Seoul-Saipan flights starting June 20 (conditions apply). Typhoon Preparedness & Recovery: NWS expects 3 to 5 more storms in 2026, urging continued readiness as El Niño could boost activity; meanwhile, USACE is running residential debris removal on Tinian and residents are asked to sort debris and keep roadways clear. Energy & Power Resilience: CNMI senator Jude Hofschneider is pushing a nuclear energy study resolution (small modular reactors/microreactors) to improve fuel stability and resilience; on Tinian, large generators have been reconnected to the grid to restore community-scale power. Shipping & Business Costs: After Sinlaku, shipping changes are raising costs for small retailers like Nervonics in Garapan as they pay more for faster cargo and face shifting demand. Aviation & Logistics: PAL is suspending Manila–Saipan until Oct. 22, 2026, and Cebu–Osaka until Oct. 24, while United Airlines is upgrading Micronesia routes to all-MAX 8 service by early October. Deep-Sea Mining Policy: Guam’s governor signed a deep-sea mining ban in Guam waters with fines up to $50,000 per day and added port-use restrictions without full community consultation. Local Spending: Saipan’s governor approved $1.5 million from remaining casino license fees for community projects, including solar for a library, youth outreach, and health center funding.

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May 6, 2026

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May 29, 2026

Power Restored, Recovery Continues for Tinian Residents

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May 14, 2026

Powering Saipan, Tinian and Rota: USACE Installs 100th Emergency Generator

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May 15, 2026

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May 26, 2026

Singh assumes command of USACE Sinlaku Recovery Field Office

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