AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBanking Relief: Bank of Guam rolled out a three-month Super Typhoon Bavi payment forbearance program for eligible consumer loan customers, with automatic pauses for many Rota borrowers and case-by-case options for Guam, Saipan, and Tinian. Tourism Recovery: Hong Kong Airlines resumed service to the CNMI, bringing 174 passengers on July 13 and marking another step in rebuilding after back-to-back super typhoons. Power & Utilities: CUC said nearly 4,000 Saipan customers remain offline as crews re-energize Bavi-damaged laterals and prepare to restart broader Sinlaku restoration; on Rota, water service was restored islandwide while power damage assessments continue. Ports & Logistics: The U.S. Coast Guard reopened the Port of Guam to 24/7 commercial cargo after hazard checks, and lifted restrictions at other CNMI ports as recovery operations continue. Community Resilience: MCCA launched a Solar Generator Loaner Program on Tinian to provide backup power for mothers and expecting mothers, helping with refrigeration for medicine, formula, lighting, and communications. Weather Watch: A regional monsoon-linked disturbance near Yap prompted a tropical cyclone formation alert, with preparations focused on building seas and rough conditions even without a direct threat to populated islands. Policy & Industry: The International Seabed Authority meeting in Jamaica renews pressure for a deep-sea mining moratorium, with Guam and CNMI opposing mining in their waters.
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