AGP Executive Report

Super Typhoon Bavi recovery on Rota: GTA and the Mayors’ Council of Guam are sending early relief supplies to Rota, including 60 cases of bottled water and $5,000 in fuel for charter boats, as residents remain without power and struggle with basics like water and charging devices. Power restoration update: Commonwealth Utilities Corporation crews report major storm damage on Rota—117 damaged wooden poles and 63 damaged transformers—with new poles already on island and more materials being shipped to speed restoration. Local business relief: CEDA approved a three-month loan payment deferral for eligible clients hit by Bavi and Sinlaku to ease cash-flow pressure and protect jobs. Banking support: Bank of Guam launched a three-month customer payment forbearance program for eligible consumer loan customers in Rota, with options also available for Guam, Saipan, and Tinian. Health care partnership: Todu Guam Foundation marked its 10th anniversary by adding two doctors and partnering with the CNMI-based Isla Community Health Center to expand care. U.S. policy watch: The U.S. House passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent, sending it to the Senate. Sports (CNMI in regional qualifiers): The Northern Mariana Islands were drawn into Group 4 for the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 qualifiers.

Typhoon Recovery & Utilities: CUC officials again urged lawmakers to approve up to a $40 million emergency line of credit so the utility can speed up power and water restoration after Super Typhoons Sinlaku and Bavi. Disaster Response Updates: The Guam National Guard says it has held prep meetings for possible CNMI help but still has “no news of activation,” while SBA Business Recovery Centers on Saipan reopened July 15 for Sinlaku survivors. Public Health Advisory: BECQ issued a red flag for Old Man by the Sea after samples showed fecal indicator bacteria above standards, advising people not to fish or swim within 300 feet for 48 hours. Local Concerns: DPW Secretary Ray Yumul defended the As Gonno temporary debris site as safe despite odor complaints, and promised cleanup by end of July. Community & Sports: Marpac backed the Saipan Chamber scholarship golf tournament with a $5,000 hole-in-one prize; international badminton returned to CNMI this week after Sinlaku. Veterans & Courts: Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds filed to create CNMI’s first permanent VA community-based outpatient clinic; meanwhile, the wife of MV Mariana Captain Nosek subpoenaed Homeland Security officials for a July 16 hearing seeking a death declaration. National Policy: The U.S. House passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, sending it to the Senate. Business/Legal: A multistate coalition announced a $29.6 million Glenmark settlement over alleged generic drug price-fixing, with residents urged to check eligibility.

CNMI Tourism Rebound: Hong Kong Airlines has restarted nonstop flights to Saipan, bringing back direct connectivity from a key regional gateway as officials push recovery after back-to-back super typhoons. Rota Power Restoration: CUC says Rota crews are continuing repairs near the Sinapalo I Village area and working on Rota power plant engine fixes, with timelines depending on field conditions; customers with damaged weatherheads are urged to repair before reconnection. Saipan Power Service Update: CUC restoration work continues on specific feeders and laterals, with safety reminders for customers using generators or solar systems as crews energize areas. Guam Utility Progress: GPA reports eight bucket trucks and utility vehicles returned from Saipan to boost remaining restoration work on Guam after Bavi. Local Governance & Utilities Oversight: Senator Melvin Faisao urged continued utility modernization, while CUC CFO Betty Terlaje warned Rota recovery is being slowed by a liquidity crunch and sought authority to borrow up to $40 million. Disaster Response & Aid: FEMA says any major disaster declaration for Bavi depends on damage assessments; on Rota, door-to-door distribution and Red Cross support continue for hundreds of families. Health Care for Veterans: Rep. Kimberlyn King-Hinds introduced a bill to authorize CNMI’s first permanent VA community-based outpatient clinic in Saipan. Sports Tourism: Saipan is hosting international badminton events starting July 15, with nearly 200 athletes and officials from 19 countries despite storm recovery challenges.

CNMI Utilities Oversight: Sen. Melvin Faisao urged CNMI and CUC to keep funding utility modernization as the Senate Public Utilities committee reviewed restoration progress after Sinlaku and Bavi, stressing transparent, efficient recovery. Rota Recovery Funding Crunch: CUC CFO Betty Terlaje warned a worsening liquidity crisis could slow restoration and asked lawmakers to back a proposed $40 million line of credit for emergency fuel and repairs. Disaster Aid on Rota: The Red Cross delivered supplies and recovery support to more than 400 Rota households, with responders supporting shelters and expanding distribution as more staff arrive. Community Relief Efforts: Mtn2Sea Ministries distributed 600 care packages to every home on Rota, while Hawaiʻi-based relief groups continued shipping aid to the Marianas. Veterans Health in CNMI: Rep. Kimberlyn King-Hinds introduced H.R. 9652 to authorize the first permanent VA community-based outpatient clinic in Saipan, seeking up to $3.696 million for FY2027. Sports Tourism Returns: Saipan kicked off international badminton with two back-to-back BWF Grade 3 events starting July 15, aiming to revive sports travel after the typhoons. Local Resilience Stories: A 14-year-old runner kept a 179-day daily mile streak alive through Super Typhoon recovery by adapting his route indoors. Power/Water Updates: CNMI JIC reported Rota power and water restoration progress, with crews continuing repairs and leak checks.

Typhoon Bavi recovery on Rota: Shut Up & Fish Guam and Captain Joaquin “Kin” Cruz delivered about 2,000 pounds of urgent supplies to Rota, including fuel, water, butane, bottled water and chainsaws for cleanup. Local schools and relief: CNMI Public School System staff on Rota received care packages from PSS Saipan with help from the American Red Cross, and the Summer Food Service Program lunch distribution resumes July 15 at Sinapalo Elementary and Dr. Rita H. Inos Jr. Sr. High. Power updates: CUC restoration continues on Saipan and Tinian, while Tinian power is back for 907 customers as crews work remaining outages. Government finances: Saipan Mayor Ramon Camacho urged lawmakers and Finance to resolve the 25% retiree payment issue; a DOF notice says funds are insufficient for the July 31 payment and legislative action on HB 24-84 is encouraged by July 20. Public safety and courts: Guam Guard activation for CNMI after Bavi is still pending; CNMI District Court sentenced a Chinese national to 24 months in federal prison for unlawful ammunition possession. Regional weather watch: Invest 97W is being monitored as it may strengthen the monsoon, though it’s not expected to directly threaten populated islands. Banking access: Bank of Guam says its Rota branch will reopen July 13 with limited hours and services, and its Rota ATM will run daily until power is fully restored.

Korean WWII remembrance: Visiting monks and a nun joined Saipan Overseas Koreans Memorial Association members for a Marpi ceremony at the Korean Peace Memorial, with prayers, dance, and music honoring Marianas victims of World War II, attended by Saipan Mayor RB Camacho and Rep. Joseph Flores. Rota relief and recovery: World Central Kitchen is still operating on Rota, now partnering with six local restaurants to scale up hot meal production, aiming to serve about 15,000 meals across the islands by Monday; meanwhile, a humanitarian run by Guam’s Shut Up & Fish Guam delivered 2,000+ pounds of supplies including chainsaws, fuel, water, and butane. Business resilience push: The Rota Chamber of Commerce is urging a broader “resiliency wish list” to speed power, telecom, and port/airport recovery after Bavi, rather than repeated post-storm reaction. Tourism restart: Hong Kong Airlines returned to Saipan as CNMI tourism rebuilds after back-to-back typhoons, with 174 passengers arriving on July 13. Ports reopen: The Coast Guard reopened Rota and Tinian to commercial maritime traffic after resetting heavy-weather restrictions, with mariners warned of hazards and possible channel changes. Court update: A federal judge stayed two new habeas petitions filed by ICE detainees, directing them to seek bond hearings first. Utilities updates: CUC reported ongoing power restoration on Saipan and Tinian, and on Rota crews are repairing power plant engines and addressing water leaks, with some areas still low on water pressure.

Typhoon Bavi recovery in CNMI: The U.S. Coast Guard has reopened the Port of Rota and Port of Tinian to commercial traffic after resetting heavy-weather restrictions, though mariners are warned to watch for hazards and possible channel changes. Local utilities updates: CUC says power restoration is continuing on Saipan with crews working scheduled laterals and transformer installs, while nearly 4,000 customers remain offline; on Tinian, service is back for 898 customers and some areas still await fixes; on Rota, power restoration is ongoing with engine repairs at the power plant and water service improving, but about 27 customers still report low or no pressure. Humanitarian support: Survivor Recovery Centers for Typhoon Sinlaku assistance have reopened on Saipan and Tinian, while the Rota center remains closed; Salvation Army teams are also expanding meal support across Guam and CNMI, with staples headed to Rota next week. Public health: HHS Secretary Kennedy declared a Public Health Emergency for Guam and CNMI, enabling additional CMS flexibilities for care and staffing. Deep-sea mining: Delegations meet at the International Seabed Authority in Jamaica as Guam and CNMI continue pushing for a deep-sea mining moratorium.

CNMI Recovery Funding: Commonwealth Utilities Corp. Executive Director Kevin Watson is urging Saipan, Tinian, and Rota residents to call their House representatives to push a stalled $40 million CUC line of credit to a House floor vote, saying Senate approval already exists but financing can’t move without action. Power Update: Nearly 4,000 CUC customers on Saipan remain without electricity as crews work to re-energize Typhoon Bavi-damaged laterals, with new transformer and conductor shipments arriving and restoration expected to continue in phases. Public Health Emergency: HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared a Public Health Emergency for Guam and CNMI, unlocking additional CMS flexibilities for care continuity after Super Typhoon Bavi. Tinian Support: Micronesia Climate Change Alliance launched a Solar Generator Loaner Program for mothers on Tinian to provide backup power during outages. Community Events: Saipan Chamber of Commerce is inviting registrations for its 17th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on July 25, and the YONEX Northern Marianas Open returns July 14–19 at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium with free admission to matches. Maritime Updates: U.S. Coast Guard reopened Port of Guam to 24/7 commercial traffic and restarted Tinian port operations on a daylight-only basis after Bavi-related closures.

Public Health Emergency: HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared a Public Health Emergency for Guam and CNMI after Super Typhoon Bavi, unlocking CMS emergency flexibilities that let providers use “Section 1135” waivers and bring in out-of-state medical staff. Typhoon Bavi Update: Bavi made landfall in eastern China for a second hit in a week, with nearly two million people evacuated; it has weakened to a severe tropical storm but heavy rain, flooding, and damaging winds remain threats. Marianas Ports & Safety: The U.S. Coast Guard reopened the Port of Guam to 24/7 commercial traffic and reopened Port of Tinian to daylight operations; for Rota, the Coast Guard reset conditions and warned VHF outages and damaged aids to navigation mean waterways aren’t back to normal. Rota Recovery & Utilities: CUC reported severe power damage on Rota with mainline restoration to the Health Center estimated at two to four weeks, while water service is mostly restored but a boil water notice remains. Community Support: Salvation Army teams served thousands of meals across Guam and CNMI and plan more food shipments to Rota. Tinian Power Help: MCCA launched a Solar Generator Loaner Program for mothers on Tinian to provide backup power for essentials during outages. Local Sports: NMIBF set a rescheduled general membership meeting and board election for July 16.

Typhoon Bavi Aftermath for CNMI: The military says Rota took the brunt of Super Typhoon Bavi as recovery widens across Guam and the Commonwealth, with damage assessments continuing and Defense support coordinated through FEMA. Local Utilities Update: CUC reports Rota power restoration is underway with mainline repairs for the Rota Health Center expected in about 2–4 weeks, while water is back for most customers but leaks and low-pressure issues remain; a boil water notice is still in effect and a limited filling station remains open. Ports and Services: The Port of Rota has reopened to all vessel traffic and cargo operations, while the Port of Guam is back to round-the-clock cargo traffic after Coast Guard hazard checks cleared the way. Recognition in the Islands: CNMI mayors honored Captain Cecilio Raiukiulipiy and Jack Manglona Jr. for leadership and continued relief work after Super Typhoon Sinlaku and Bavi response efforts. Sports & Community: Team Korea has begun intensive training in Saipan ahead of the YONEX Northern Marianas Open and Crowne Plaza Saipan International.

Typhoon Bavi Update: Typhoon Bavi is now moving toward China’s eastern coast after battering the Marianas earlier this week, with Taiwan closing schools and canceling many flights as authorities evacuated more than 17,000 people in Zhejiang and put about 170,000 rescue workers on standby. CNMI Recovery—Rota Power/Water: On Rota, CUC says power restoration is underway but could take weeks for mainlines feeding the Rota Health Center, while water service has been restored for most customers with leaks still being repaired; a boil water notice remains in effect and a limited-hours filling station is open. Ports and Shipping: The Coast Guard reopened the Port of Guam to round-the-clock cargo traffic after clearing a displaced navigation buoy, and it also reopened the Port of Tinian to daylight-only commercial operations while VHF communications remain limited. Military Support: Joint Task Force Micronesia says early assessments show Rota took the hardest hit, as the military expands Defense Support to Civil Authorities help for FEMA and local responders. Local Recognition: CNMI mayors honored Captain Cecilio Raiukiulipiy and Joaquin “Jack” Manglona Jr. for leadership during Super Typhoon Sinlaku and ongoing service.

Typhoon Bavi Recovery in CNMI: The CNMI Joint Information Center says shelters remain open across Saipan, Tinian and Rota, with power and water restoration continuing unevenly—Saipan water is about 60% with a boil-water notice, Tinian water is fully operational with some low pressure, and Rota water is back but outages persist. Ports and communications: The U.S. Coast Guard reopened the Port of Tinian to daylight-only commercial traffic and cargo, while VHF coverage improved on Guam after crews restored a key communications tower; Rota and Saipan towers remain offline. CUC restoration updates: Commonwealth Utilities Corporation reports Rota water is fully restored and crews are shifting focus to power damage assessments, with Saipan’s mainlines energized but some neighborhoods still waiting on laterals. Marianas resilience on display: Badminton Oceania says Saipan is ready to host the YONEX Northern Marianas Open and Crowne Plaza Saipan International after assessments, and Team CNMI has youth pickleball athletes selected for the 2026 Pickleball World Cup. Regional storm impacts: As Bavi moves toward China after passing north of Taiwan, evacuations and flight cancellations continue across East Asia, while southern China braces for more dangerous weather.

Marianas Typhoon Recovery: The U.S. Coast Guard reopened the Port of Tinian to daylight-only commercial traffic and cargo, while VHF radio coverage remains limited because Rota and Saipan towers are still offline after Super Typhoon Bavi. Rota Utilities Update: Commonwealth Utilities Corporation says water is restored across Rota, and crews are now focused on assessing power damage, with restoration varying by village. Local Response on the Ground: Storm chasers Jordan Hall and Aaron Rigsby returned with drone footage and firsthand accounts, calling Bavi’s Rota destruction among the most extreme they’ve seen. Public Health Emergency: HHS declared a public health emergency for Guam and CNMI to speed up medical support and expand federal healthcare flexibilities during recovery. Community & Safety: Saipan is set to welcome international badminton players again after assessments following Bavi, and CNMI youth pickleball players were named for the 2026 World Cup in Vietnam. Regional Weather Watch: Typhoon Bavi continues toward China’s east coast after deadly flooding in southern China, with evacuations and emergency preparations underway.

Typhoon Bavi Recovery in Rota: CNMI and FEMA officials moved into Rota as Gov. David M. Apatang urged residents to stay strong and keep praying while recovery continues after the storm’s devastation. Power and water still out: Early estimates cited major damage to power poles, with residents facing months-long restoration; water service remains offline after pipeline breaks, and the airport is limited to humanitarian flights. Rota aid and supplies: World Central Kitchen, FEMA, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Red Cross are coordinating relief, including flights for water and essentials. Guam port reopens: The U.S. Coast Guard reset Port Heavy Weather Condition WHISKEY for the Port of Guam, reopening it to 24/7 commercial traffic and cargo. Local services and education: Northern Marianas College will resume summer classes July 13 on Saipan and Tinian; Rota campus stays closed until further notice. Public health concern: A report warns missing CDC data is creating dangerous blind spots for disease tracking and prevention. Pacific weather watch: NWS says Invest 97W is not expected to threaten Guam/CNMI, though routine showers may increase this weekend. Aviation milestone: Exercise Valiant Shield featured Australia’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat flying with U.S. and allied aircraft near Rota.

CNMI Recovery Watch: CNMI and Guam continue moving past Super Typhoon Bavi, with the U.S. Coast Guard reopening the Port of Guam to 24/7 commercial traffic and cargo after clearing hazards, including removing a buoy that drifted into the channel. Power Restoration: Guam Power Authority says all major substations are energized and it has restored 37% of power circuits, while crews keep working with 15 line crews and await eight bucket trucks and other equipment returning from Saipan. Rota Relief Efforts: Rota’s recovery remains the slowest, with officials saying power and water are still urgent and that residents should not overread long-range forecasts for Invest 97W. Local Governance & Courts: CNMI Supreme Court upheld an inverse condemnation claim against CUC, reinforcing that property owners can seek compensation when a taking is discovered later. Weather Update: NWS says Invest 97W is not expected to threaten Guam or CNMI, though weekend showers may increase as a routine trough passes. Community Note: Saipan’s Land and Sea summer presentations were canceled due to Bavi aftermath.

Typhoon Bavi recovery in CNMI: The CNMI is now under “All Clear,” but high surf and marine advisories remain as crews keep restoring services on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota. Power and water status: Saipan power is still unstable while restoration continues; about 60% of Saipan wells are back online and water is gradually returning. Tinian has partial power and full water service (with some pressure issues). Rota remains without power and water, with repairs ongoing and a boil water notice still in effect. Ports and airports: Saipan’s port is open and the airport is operational; Tinian and Rota airports are limited. Telecom: Telecom services are steadily improving across the islands. Guam port disruption: In Guam, a buoy torn loose by Bavi is still blocking Apra Harbor’s main shipping channel, keeping the commercial port closed while the Coast Guard clears hazards; Saipan reopened earlier. Disaster support: The American Red Cross says volunteers staged in Hawai‘i and are heading to Guam and CNMI to help with shelters, meals, and recovery supplies.