AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCritical Minerals & Jobs: The U.S. Department of Energy announced a $100 million PROSPECT investment to expand mining and mineral-science education nationwide, aiming to double mining graduates in two years—an opportunity CNMI students may want to watch closely. Deep-Sea Mining Backlash: CNMI Gov. David Apatang says the U.S. deep-sea mining auction plan came with “no consultations,” raising fears about food security and ocean disruption for the Northern Marianas. Birthright Citizenship Fight: A new Trump executive order renews pressure on birthright citizenship rules in U.S. territories, following the Supreme Court’s Trump v. Barbara decision. Tinian Military Training: The U.S. Navy approved expanded joint training on Tinian, including live-fire ranges and new infrastructure; the mayor welcomed the decision but says residents should have been better informed. Disaster Recovery (Bavi): FEMA says federal disaster assistance is available for CNMI’s Rota after Super Typhoon Bavi, including Individual Assistance and Public Assistance support. Healthcare Hiring Update: USCIS confirmed it is not requiring the $100,000 H-1B payment tied to certain petitions for CNMI medical professionals, easing a potential hiring barrier. Sports & Community: A CNMI student-teacher team represented the territory at National History Day’s Young People’s Continental Congress, and local cultural events highlighted Fino’ Chamoru language and library oral history work.
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