AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoJoint Military Drills: U.S. and allied forces kicked off Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 across Guam, CNMI, Japan and nearby waters (June 23–July 1), with residents near bases and airports expected to see more traffic and occasional delays; Citadel Pacific 2026 runs through June 30 at Naval Base Guam. Air Defense Testing: Marines on Guam tested an Iron Dome-derived MRIC system during Valiant Shield to improve protection against drones, missiles and aircraft. CNMI Disaster Aid Hurdle: CNMI is building a new system to deliver FEMA Disaster Unemployment Assistance after Super Typhoon Sinlaku because the territory lacks its own unemployment insurance setup. Fisheries Push: Refaluwasch group URAali is asking WCPFC22 for clarity on CNMI’s share of tuna allocations and fisheries funding, including bigeye tuna arrangements. Legal Access: Guam and CNMI courts signed a reciprocity agreement letting lawyers practice in either jurisdiction without a second bar exam. Marianas Research: E/V Nautilus launched deep-sea expeditions mapping unsurveyed areas east of the Mariana Trench to support conservation and critical minerals research. Community & Culture: Joeten-Kiyu Public Library wrapped its 2026 Summer Reading Program, and it mourned Susan Feller, a major Indigenous archives and museums advocate.
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