AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTerritorial Democracy: A June 4 bipartisan congressional briefing in Washington, D.C. revisited the meaning of “consent of the governed” for U.S. territories, highlighting that 3.6 million Americans—including people in Guam and the CNMI—still lack full democratic rights. Visa Waiver Push: Guam Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero and CNMI Gov. David Apatang urged federal agencies to expand the Guam-CNMI visa waiver program to include the Philippines, aiming to boost lawful travel, tourism, and air service. Typhoon Recovery & Power: After Super Typhoon Sinlaku, Tinian received temporary community-scale grid power via military generators while permanent repairs continue, as leaders stress resilience and readiness. Tourism Hit: CNMI tourism remains battered, with April visitor arrivals down 72% to 3,277 amid flight disruptions and storm damage, though Seoul-Saipan service is set to resume June 20. Energy Options: CNMI Sen. Jude Hofschneider is pushing for a nuclear energy study, seeking federal evaluation of small modular reactors and microreactors for long-term power resilience. Deep-Sea Science: The Ocean Exploration Trust’s Nautilus returns June 10 for missions in Mariana waters, with local participants joining mapping of deep-sea habitats. Sports: Guam’s Masakåda and Matao are set for EAFF E-1 prelims this week, with proceeds supporting CNMI football recovery.
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