AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDisaster Response Spotlight: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contracting officer Maj. Matthew Kindig deployed to Saipan to support Typhoon Sinlaku disaster relief, advising on contracts and recovery needs from the Recovery Field Office. Sports: PSS’s 2026-2027 season is underway, with volleyball, baseball, cross country, soccer, and basketball kicking off across Saipan and Tinian, plus Priority Care crowned champs in the 2026 NMI Government/Business Basketball League. Immigration & Tourism: The U.S. published the 12 countries eligible for the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program—no African countries listed—while CNMI Del. Kimberlyn King-Hinds’ Marianas Tourism Advancement Act would add the Philippines and expand eligibility to more countries. Courts: Five men pleaded not guilty in federal court to attempted enticement of minors tied to Operation Protekto Y Famagu’on; trials are set for November. Earthquake Update: A 5.1-magnitude quake was reported near Saipan; no tsunami info was issued. Education: Acting PSS Commissioner Jacqueline Che outlined a 5-day Promise plan to restore a five-day school week by Oct. 1 despite the PSS’s deepest deficit in 30 years. Utilities: CUC moved to crack down on water theft by coordinating with local and federal law enforcement on investigation procedures. Environment: EPA awarded $3.46M in wetland grants across the Pacific Southwest, including $500,000 for CNMI to develop a Saipan-Tinian-Rota Wetland Program Plan.
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