AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCNMI Basketball: The Northern Mariana Islands Basketball Federation elected a new board and rolled out a 2026–2030 strategic plan, with Patrick Guerrero as president and Marlene Lumabi as vice president, aiming to modernize operations and programs despite limited resources. Due Process Lawsuit: A Saipan SSI recipient sued the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs and the Nutrition Assistance Program, saying an 11-month delay denied him a required fair hearing on his food-benefit calculation. EVS-TAP Fight: Hotel and business groups, plus Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds and candidate Galvin Deleon Guerrero, welcomed a Senate move blocking fast-track repeal of EVS-TAP, arguing the travel authorization supports tourism and security screening. Regional Healthcare: Isla Community Health signed a partnership pact with Guam nonprofit Todu Guam Foundation to expand access, workforce support, specialty care, and disaster coordination across the Marianas. SSI Payments: August 2026 SSI checks worth up to $994 are set to go out in about 12–13 days, depending on the payment schedule. Deep-Sea Mining Concerns: A new report warns seabed mining could expose a major “radioactivity” blind spot, citing studies of radioactive isotopes and radon linked to mining-target nodules. Typhoon Weather Update: Former Invest 90W has been removed from suspect status, and forecasters say no watches or warnings are in effect for Guam or CNMI, while monitoring continues.
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