AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSeabed Mining Fight: CNMI leaders and regional groups are pushing back hard against the federal deep-sea mining lease plan near the Marianas, including a lawsuit filed in Hawaii challenging NMFS’s finding that the project won’t harm threatened species and critical habitat, and a separate push urging Gov. David Apatang to formally oppose the sale and seek more time for public input. CNMI Lawmaker Pushes Protections: Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds introduced H.R. 10318, the Pacific Minerals Economic Security Act (PACMESA), calling for stronger environmental safeguards, financial assurance, and a revenue-sharing framework that would direct 50% of covered lease revenues to adjacent territorial governments. Maritime Workforce: MARAD named 16 maritime training institutions as 2026 Centers of Excellence, including the Western Pacific Maritime Academy in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. ICE Detainee Death Update: CNMI DOC updated the death of ICE detainee Lian Yong Wei, saying staff found him unresponsive with a ligature and that external reviews are ongoing. Local Economy & Travel Costs: Guam’s federal per diem rates rose by $14 effective Sept. 1, a change that could affect hotel and tourism business tied to government travel. Sports: CNMI tennis player Carol Lee said her US Open main-draw debut proved she can compete at Grand Slam level, while Guam’s U20 team opened AFC qualifiers with a 3-0 win over NMI.
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