AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTyphoon Recovery in the Marianas: Eleven days after Super Typhoon Bavi, the U.S. military is still supporting recovery across Guam and the Northern Marianas, with about 1,500 personnel at the “peak of engagement,” while Rota remains without power. Coast Guard Leadership: A change of command took place for USCGC Myrtle Hazard in Guam, with Lt. Drew Lovullo assuming command; the cutter has been delivering relief and running sonar assessments tied to reopening Rota and Tinian ports. Local Courts: Families of three MV Mariana crew members lost at sea during Sinlaku are asking CNMI Superior Court to intervene after the Coast Guard denied a request for live testimony from the lead investigator. CNMI in U.S. Policy Debate: A U.S. Senate exchange highlighted the CNMI visa program as Sen. Rick Scott sought unanimous consent to end visa-free travel for Chinese nationals to the CNMI, with Sen. Martin Heinrich objecting. Sports: The Northern Mariana Islands Basketball Federation elected a new board, and badminton returned to Saipan with international tournaments after typhoon disruptions.
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