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Power & Utilities: CNMI’s power recovery stays in focus as the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation reports long-delayed grid materials are arriving, with transformers, poles and conductors expected to speed Saipan’s restoration as FEMA generators are phased out; CUC says 83.8% of power is back, but cash strain remains as it must front emergency purchases pending reimbursement. Energy Costs: In Guam, the PUC approved a fuel surcharge jump that will raise the average residential power bill by about $58 starting July 1, underscoring how fuel volatility is hitting island households. Solar Development: The Commonwealth Ports Authority and Eastern Power Solutions signed an MOU to develop a solar farm on CPA property at Saipan’s airport, targeting 40 acres and aligning with grid resilience and future renewable expansion. Tourism & Air Service: International travel is inching back as Jeju Air resumes direct Seoul–Saipan flights, and CNMI leaders are pushing Congress to keep visa-free entry options for Chinese travelers, warning that any EVS-TAP rollback without a replacement could worsen the post-Sinlaku visitor slump. Disaster Recovery Governance: Saipan Mayor “RB” Camacho is again pressing FEMA over continuing leaks and workmanship issues with temporary roofing installed after Typhoon Sinlaku. Workforce & Compliance: A Saipan visa fraud case landed with an elderly defendant sentenced to home detention, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of the CW-1 transitional worker program. Business & Contracting: The Saipan Chamber of Commerce announced a July 20 Mentor-Protégé workshop aimed at helping local firms compete for federal and defense-related contracting. Maritime/Defense Tech: Rota hosted photos of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat as the uncrewed aircraft prepares to join U.S.-led Valiant Shield 2026 near the Marianas, reinforcing the region’s role in Indo-Pacific logistics and training.

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