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In the wake of Super Typhoon Sinlaku, small business owners across Guam are navigating a complex recovery process defined by significant inventory losses, operational hurdles, and a deep reliance on community support.

Roseann M. Jones, dean of the School of Business and Public Administration at the University of Guam, delivered exactly what was asked for to Guam Chamber of Commerce members on April 29 at the Hilton Guam Resort & Spa.

Even before Saipan was struck by Super Typhoon Sinlaku — its third 150 mph storm in just over a decade — small businesses were already grappling with a prolonged economic downturn marked by declining revenues, shrinking customer bases, and persistent operational challenges.

United Airlines has suspended flights on the Saipan-Narita route from May 7 through July 10.

The Northern Mariana Islands’ fragile post-Super Typhoon Sinlaku recovery is colliding with a renewed fiscal crunch, as the government proposes to operate on just above $100 million for fiscal 2027 amid declining revenues and mounting obligations.

Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency visited Commonwealth Utilities Corp. power and water facilities on April 26, to conduct preliminary damage assessments following Super Typhoon Sinlaku.

Financial professionals and regional stakeholders gathered at the Hyatt Regency Guam for the two-day conference hosted by Raymond James & Associates on April 29 and April 30 at the Hyatt Regency Guam to address the evolving landscape of wealth management.

The Guam Visitors Bureau is prioritizing critical infrastructure repairs and addressing the economic impact of rising aviation fuel costs to stabilize the island’s tourism industry.