AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDisaster Recovery for Rota: FEMA says President Trump’s Aug. 3 major disaster declaration for Super Typhoon Bavi now lets eligible Rota residents apply for FEMA Individual Assistance, with direct federal help at 100% for 90 days, plus expanded Public Assistance for recovery work. SBA Loans Open: SBA also announced low-interest disaster loans for CNMI businesses, nonprofits, and residents hit by Bavi, with Rota eligible for both physical damage and economic injury loans. Healthcare Work Permits: Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds says USCIS is not currently requiring the $100,000 payment tied to certain H-1B petitions for CNMI medical professionals, removing a recruiting barrier. Deep-Sea Mining Push: CNMI Gov. David Apatang warns there were “no consultations” before the U.S. moved toward auctioning nearby ocean areas for deep-sea mining exploration, raising food-security concerns. Local Military Training Update: Tinian mayor Edwin Aldan welcomed expanded Navy/Marine training approval but criticized residents not being better informed about the final decision. Elections: Democrats filed legislative candidacies with a “quality over quantity” message, while Republicans also filed for the Nov. 3 general election. Sports & Community: The AFC confirmed the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers draw date (Aug. 27 in Malaysia), and Liberation Day festivities are set for Aug. 21-22 in Susupe.
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