AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWater Restoration Watch: Saipan is at about 90% 24-hour service, but CUC crews keep finding undocumented pipes, private-property lines, and fresh leaks—especially in the north and southeast—so full stabilization is still a moving target. Power Cost Shock: CNMI faces some of the highest U.S. power prices as CUC’s fuel surcharge jumps from 24.5 to 44.489 cents/kWh (effective May 15), with warnings it could climb again if diesel prices keep rising. Typhoon Recovery—Roofing: The STRONG Roof Program is rolling out temporary metal roofs for eligible Sinlaku-damaged homes on Saipan and Tinian, with residents registering through mayor’s offices. Typhoon Recovery—Generators: USACE says it has installed its 100th emergency generator across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota, keeping critical sites running while the grid is rebuilt. Local Politics: Education Commissioner Dr. Lawrence F. Camacho and former Senate President Edith Deleon Guerrero announce an independent gubernatorial ticket, pitching a leadership change amid residents’ frustration and shrinking opportunities.
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