AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSports & Community: The first-ever Guam Marianas Dumau Open Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament is set for June 20 at the University of Guam Calvo Field House, with Gi and No-Gi divisions for kids, teens, adults, and masters and official ranking points through the Asian Sport Jiu-Jitsu Federation. Local Finance & Pensions: CNMI retirees are being told the 25% pension benefit will end after July 31, 2026, after Finance Secretary Tracy Norita says the current budget won’t cover the Aug. 15 payment. Disaster Recovery & Food Aid: Nearly two months after Super Typhoon Sinlaku, USDA disaster nutrition assistance has been approved for CNMI households, including enhanced benefits for current recipients and a separate short-term program for affected households, though distribution depends on local application and eligibility steps. Storm Outlook: With El Niño developing, the National Weather Service in Guam warns the Marianas could see three to five more typhoons and up to seven named tropical cyclones through the end of 2026, with higher odds of storms affecting the region. Travel & Visas: Guam and CNMI governors are again urging the U.S. to add the Philippines to the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program to boost tourism and regional air links. Earthquake Aftermath: A tsunami advisory for Guam and CNMI has been lifted, but officials still warn of hazardous ocean conditions and strong currents/rip risks along coastlines. Sports Funding Pressure: CNMI’s pickleball federation selected six Open Division players for the 2026 Pickleball World Cup in Vietnam, but the delegation size could drop from six to four if fundraising falls short. Missing Persons Update: Federal officials are reviewing a video claiming to show missing Saipan sister Faloma Luhk, a major new step in the 2011 case.
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