AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoVisa Waiver Push: The U.S. has published the current 12-country list eligible for the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program, with eligibility focused on Asia-Pacific nations including Australia, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and the UK. Tourism & Immigration: CNMI Del. Kimberlyn King-Hinds’ Marianas Tourism Advancement Act would add the Philippines and expand eligibility to Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, India, and Mongolia, supporters say could bring about 25,000 arrivals to Guam and roughly $11M in visitor spending. Water Security: The CUC board authorized management to coordinate with local and federal law enforcement on procedures to investigate and prosecute water and utility theft. Schools Under Strain: Acting PSS Commissioner Jacqueline Che outlined a 5-day Promise plan to restore a five-day school week by Oct. 1 while navigating the PSS’s deepest deficit in 30 years. Disaster Recovery Funding: FEMA approved nearly $8.2M in post-disaster support across Hawai‘i, Nevada, and CNMI, including $1.3M for CNMI under Public Assistance. Earthquake Update: A 5.1 quake was reported near Saipan; no tsunami information was issued.
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