AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSeabed Mining: A federal judge’s ruling on a planned American Samoa seabed sale could shape the CNMI’s case. The parties agreed to proceed without a separate hearing, with the Marianas lawsuit raising similar issues. Food Security: A school pilot is adding locally grown yams, taro and sweet potatoes to public menus, supporting students and island farmers. Disaster Aid: Applications for unemployment assistance for workers affected by Super Typhoon Sinlaku open Oct. 9 and close Oct. 24. Government: The new budget limits central government workers to 26.5 hours a week, and Gov. David Apatang estimates up to 400 employees could face furloughs. He says the CNMI lacks the land for a proposed major U.S. military base. Travel: Philippine Airlines will restore direct Saipan–Manila flights on Oct. 26, reconnecting the CNMI to the Philippines and other Asian destinations.
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