AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUtility Crisis: Commonwealth Utilities Corp. CFO Betty Terlaje warned the CNMI is facing a liquidity crisis—limited unrestricted cash, depleting fuel, and disaster costs piling up—unless the Legislature quickly authorizes borrowing to prevent cascading failures in power, water, wastewater, communications, and public safety. Disaster Recovery Push: FEMA approved more than $1.3M for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation in the CNMI, while the SBA is opening a Saipan Business Recovery Center on May 26 to help small businesses and nonprofits apply for disaster loans. On-the-Ground Help: The Red Cross is keeping service delivery sites running for Sinlaku survivors and says applications can still be filed even if documents are missing, with caseworkers helping after the June 1 deadline. Local Relief: Gov. David Apatang joined E-Land Foundation food distribution on Saipan, with more drives planned for Rota and Tinian. Deadline Reminder: CNMI’s S.T.R.O.N.G. Tent and Roofing Program registration closes June 1 at 5 p.m. Governance Watch: The utility’s borrowing request lands as the CNMI continues rebuilding after Sinlaku and grapples with ongoing system strain.
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