AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCNMI Sports: The Northern Mariana Islands Football Association has revealed the roster and schedule for the Women’s EAFF E-1 Football Championship prelims on Guam, running June 3–9, with CNMI set to face Chinese Taipei in back-to-back matches (June 5 and June 7). CNMI Workforce: Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds introduced the Northern Mariana Islands Workforce Improvement Act (H.R. 8931) to remove the touchback requirement for long-term CNMI-only CW-1 workers, aiming to stabilize permits for workers and planning for employers. CNMI Power Costs: Rising electricity bills and post-Sinlaku concerns are pushing more residents toward off-grid solar, as providers report a surge in interest despite a June Fuel Adjustment Charge decrease from CUC. Marianas Environment: NAVFAC Marianas and partners counted 269 fanihi (Mariana fruit bats) across Guam, Saipan and Tinian, using 168 volunteers and 94 observation stations to guide conservation actions. CNMI Recovery: Federal and local partners will begin a 30-day operation to clear damaged vessels from Smiling Cove Marina starting June 1, restoring safe waterway access while closing nearby road access points. Federal Courts: CNMI is seeking to undo a settlement that dismissed criminal charges against former Gov. Ralph Torres, arguing the fired prosecutor acted beyond authority when granting broad immunity. Regional Watch: The Western Pacific Fishery Council’s scientific committee meets June 2–4 in Honolulu to review fisheries science affecting Guam and CNMI, including bottomfish management in American Samoa.
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