AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWeather Watch: Forecasters say Invest 99W may strengthen into a tropical depression, but it’s expected to stay well west of the Marianas—bringing only scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, with easterly trade winds easing midweek. Tourism & Recovery: Guam Visitors Bureau reports a rough April with arrivals down 28% after a March jump, while it points to easing jet-fuel prices and new demand efforts; CNMI leaders meanwhile say post-typhoon recovery needs federal policy “fine-tuning,” not just rebuilding. Federal Funding Moves: EPA announced new grants for PFAS and lead pipe work in Guam and the CNMI, plus FAA airport upgrades in Saipan and roadway safety/drainage support for Route 317. Local Governance & Resilience: NMIRF is offering a three-month loan payment deferment for borrowers on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota after Super Typhoon Sinlaku. Regional Spotlight: Guam will host the EAFF E-1 Women’s Football Championship preliminary competition in June, with CNMI among the teams. Policy Fight: Guam lawmakers voted to ban deep-sea mining from island waters, pushing back against fast-moving federal plans.
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