AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMilitary & Defense: Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat is set to join U.S.-led Exercise Valiant Shield 2026, with the uncrewed aircraft operating from Rota and flying alongside crewed fighters as part of Indo-Pacific readiness drills. Power & Utilities: Guam’s PUC approved a fuel surcharge hike that will raise the average residential power bill by about $58 starting July 1, while CNMI recovery continues as CUC reports new power system materials arriving to speed Saipan’s restoration. Disaster Recovery Watch: Saipan Mayor RB Camacho says residents are still reporting leaks and gaps in temporary FEMA roofing after Typhoon Sinlaku, and his office is pressing for fixes. Tourism & Air Service: Jeju Air resumed direct Seoul–Saipan flights, marking the first international service in over two months since Sinlaku and offering four weekly flights through Oct. 25. Local Business & Energy Projects: CPA and Eastern Power Solutions signed an MOU to develop a solar farm on CPA property at Saipan’s airport, with 40 acres designated for the project. Labor & Compliance: A Saipan businessman was sentenced to 12 months home detention for visa fraud tied to the CW-1 transitional worker program. Federal Contracting: The Saipan Chamber of Commerce will host an Indo-Pacific Mentor-Protégé workshop on July 20 to help local firms pursue Air Force small-business contracting opportunities.
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