AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMarianas Deep-Sea Mining Fight: CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds is pushing the Pacific Minerals Economic Security Act (PACMESA) to secure a 50% revenue share for nearby territories and tougher bonding and protections, as advocacy groups urge Gov. David Apatang to halt the Marianas lease process and a separate lawsuit challenges federal approval of the plan. Workforce & Visas: A GAO report warns CNMI’s shrinking workforce still depends heavily on foreign workers (about one in three jobs), even as the U.S. H-2B visa cap for early 2027 is reached. Community & Culture: FEMA hired 22 CNMI residents through a local hire initiative after Super Typhoon Sinlaku, while the Marianas’ “Far From Ordinary” tourism campaign won Global Tourism Campaign of the Year. Local Life & Events: CNMI groups and residents shared community updates—from McDonald’s Saipan donating $10,000 to the Salvation Army to Artspace Guåhan’s new fundraising push. Public Safety: Federal and HSI-led “Defender of Children” operations on Guam led to arrests tied to alleged online child enticement. Arts & Film: A European Film Festival screening series explores characters who refuse their assigned roles, and Teresa McGrane was named the 2026 Maureen O’Hara Award recipient.
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