AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoVisitor Access: DHS will suspend the CNMI’s visa-free travel program for Chinese visitors on Oct. 30, requiring visas for future trips. Philippine Airlines has resumed direct Manila-Saipan flights, restoring a link welcomed by travelers and businesses. Tourism: Guam welcomed about 688,000 visitors in fiscal 2026, down 5.6% from the prior year; arrivals from Japan rose 3.1%, while storms, fewer airline seats and higher travel costs weighed on recovery. GVB is also partnering with South Korean media company SBS Medianet to promote Guam. Energy Investment: The CNMI utilities commission may decide Thursday on a proposed solar-and-battery project aimed at reducing imported-fuel dependence and stabilizing long-term power costs. The developer’s Oct. 31 deadline is tied to financing and federal tax credits. Business and Taxes: A Saipan company is seeking a 25-year tax certificate for a proposed supplement and pharmaceutical facility, prompting questions over its requested tax breaks and $30 million seed fund. Guam’s 2026 tax amnesty offers eligible taxpayers relief from interest and civil penalties if they pay outstanding principal and meet deadlines.
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