AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoChamorro Culture & Healing: At Sagan Kotturan, Mama Chai’s lusong (grinding stone) isn’t museum history—it’s a living tool tied to Yo’åmte healing and CHamoru knowledge-sharing. Local Arts & Community: Tinian barber Tosh Evangelista reflects on his journey from cutting hair to creating content in San Antonio, bringing island roots into a wider audience. Education & Youth Sports: Saipan International School and Saipan Community School dominated the PSS All School Cross Country Series, with SIS sweeping top spots in both high school boys and girls divisions. Domestic Violence Awareness: The Northern Marianas Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence kicks off DVAM with a Oct. 2 proclamation signing and its “Reclaiming Hope. Restoring Light” theme, plus a Bridge of Light Award. Budget Showdown: House-Senate talks move to a conference committee after the Senate plan cuts PSS and NMC funding by about $15.1M, raising alarms about school operations. Public Health: A CNMI recovery program says meth withdrawal symptoms are getting worse—more hallucinations and psychotic episodes—as meth-related cases and deaths climb. Environment & Cultural Harvests: NRDC says Marianas residents need more time and information before deep-sea mining decisions move forward, while mayors unite against the proposal. Science Communication: UOG names Rota journalist Thomas Mangloña II as the inaugural Marianas Science Communications Fellow to connect island communities with local research.
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