AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Fight: Conservation and community groups have sued the federal government to stop the Marianas and Guam deep-sea mining lease plan, challenging the National Marine Fisheries Service’s finding that the sale won’t harm threatened species and critical habitat; Local Governance & Money: CNMI delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds introduced the Pacific Minerals Economic Security Act, aiming for 50% revenue sharing for adjacent territories and stronger environmental and consultation rules; Governor Pressure: Pacific-wide groups are also urging Gov. David Apatang to formally recommend halting the leasing process and canceling the Dec. 16 sale, warning the CNMI has limited say unless it acts now; Utilities After Typhoons: CUC executive director Kevin Watson says Judge David O. Carter is pleased with recovery work but wants more funding, with Tinian’s power plant damage described as catastrophic; Travel Costs: DOD raised Guam per diem rates effective Sept. 1, with the policy also applying to the CNMI and American Samoa; Sports: Team NMI won two silver and one bronze at the 2026 Pickleball World Cup in Vietnam, while CNMI tennis player Carol Lee said her US Open debut proved she can compete at Grand Slam level; Public Safety Update: NMIDOC released an update on the death of ICE detainee Lian Yong Wei, saying it was treated as an apparent suicide pending medical examiner review.
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