AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMarianas Mining: Guam lawmakers are pushing back as the federal Marine Minerals Administration moves toward a Dec. 16 seabed mining lease sale, after acting director Matt Giacona left for Halliburton with no successor named—raising fresh questions about whether regulators will keep the accelerated timeline and whether Guam will get a real say. Tourism & Heritage: The Marianas Visitors Authority broke ground on the Marpi Tourist Sites Improvement Project, starting upgrades to Bird Island Lookout, Last Command Post, and Suicide Cliff with a focus on safety, accessibility, and cultural/historical preservation. Community Remembrance: CNMI marked the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with Field of Heroes events and a September proclamation naming “We Will Never Forget Community Heroes Month.” Local Business Support: The CNMI Innovation Incubator is opening its second cohort, with applications due Sept. 11 for early-stage startups across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota. Sports & Pride: Saipan’s Philip Joseph Santos ran his first international marathon at the TCS Sydney Marathon, while CNMI tennis and basketball stories also highlighted athletes making waves off-island. Immigration Scrutiny: A Chinese national died less than a day after being taken into ICE custody in Saipan, prompting renewed calls for answers about detainee medical screening and care.
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