AGP Executive Report

International Air Service: Jeju Air resumed direct flights from Seoul Incheon to Saipan on June 21, with four weekly flights through Oct. 25 (daily during peak periods), a key step for Marianas tourism recovery after Super Typhoon Sinlaku. Disaster Food Aid: CNMI is rolling out a $40M Disaster Nutrition Assistance Program next week, aimed at non-NAP households severely affected by Sinlaku during the April 11–May 10 disaster period, with strict residency and income/resource rules. Local Education & Science: UOG’s REEF program wrapped up with three Guam/CNMI-born students presenting coral-reef monitoring work using the Micronesia Coral Reef Monitoring Data Portal and Coral Net AI, showing steady coral declines in monitored sites. Community Culture & Food: The Ataari Dinner Show is reopening in a temporary location at Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan, bringing back sunset dining, local delicacies, and cultural dance performances. Sports & Pride: CNMI pickleball players are set to compete in the 2026 Pickleball World Cup in Vietnam after building the sport from a parking-lot start. Governance & Public Safety: Gov. Apatang pushed back on concerns from the Senate and Saipan Mayor about the firing/reinstatement of DPS Commissioner Anthony Macaranas, saying the matter is with the attorney general.

Pacific Fishing Policy: Mixed reactions are rolling in after Trump’s executive order reopens parts of protected Pacific marine monuments to commercial fishing, including the Mariana Trench monument—CNMI leaders say it restores access while keeping federal safeguards, while conservation-minded voices warn cultural and environmental protections could be weakened. Local Science & Youth Learning: Three Guam and CNMI undergrads wrapped up UOG’s REEF fellowship, using Coral Net and the Micronesia Coral Reef Monitoring data portal to track reef health across Yap and Kosrae, where declines are linked to warming events. Disaster Relief & Daily Life: CNMI officials outlined eligibility for the Disaster Nutrition Assistance Program after Typhoon Sinlaku’s long power outages, targeting non-NAP households alongside existing disaster-enhanced benefits. Culture on the Calendar: The Ataari Dinner Show is back at Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan in a temporary setup, bringing sunset dining, local food, and cultural dance performances. Community Sports & Pride: Saipan’s pickleball community is gearing up for the 2026 World Cup in Vietnam, a journey that started in a parking lot.

Education & Youth Science: UOG’s REEF program wrapped up with three Guam/CNMI undergrads presenting reef-monitoring work using Coral Net and AI, with findings of steady coral decline tied to water-heating events. Disaster Relief & Food Access: CNMI officials outlined eligibility for the Disaster Nutrition Assistance Program after Sinlaku, aiming it mainly at non-NAP households still hit by long power outages. Culture & Community Events: The Ataari Dinner Show is back at a temporary Saipan location, bringing back sunset dining, local food, and cultural dance after Sinlaku disruptions. Tourism & Travel Policy: HANMI backed EVS-TAP, arguing the prescreened China travel program is vital for Marianas tourism while keeping federal security screening. Local Sports & Recreation: Saipan’s pickleball community is set for the 2026 World Cup in Vietnam, and youth billiards launched an inaugural MYBA Open 8-Ball season across local venues. Arts & Heritage Spotlight: America’s Time Capsule is sealed for July 4, with Wisconsin’s submissions including Indigenous and Civil War-era items—another reminder of how states are shaping the national story.

Disaster Relief & Food Access: CNMI officials laid out who can qualify for the Disaster Nutrition Assistance Program after Sinlaku, targeting non-NAP households as power outages drag on and thousands of families wait for support. Local Governance & Public Safety: Gov. David Apatang pushed back on concerns from the Senate and Saipan Mayor Ramon “RB” Camacho over the firing and reinstatement of DPS Commissioner Anthony Macaranas, saying the matter is with the attorney general. Culture & Community Dining: Ataari Dinner Show is back at Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan in a temporary setup, bringing back sunset dining, local flavors, and CHamoru-style performances after typhoon disruption. Tourism & Border Policy: HANMI backed the EVS-TAP program, arguing it keeps tourism moving while insisting on strong federal screening and security. Marianas Ocean Stewardship: CNMI leaders welcomed Trump’s order reopening parts of protected Pacific marine monument waters to commercial fishing, while conservation voices warn it could weaken cultural and environmental protections. Education & Heritage: A Saipan-based NEH program is sending K-12 educators to study WWII history and heritage through hands-on learning around the island. Sports & Youth Pride: CNMI’s pickleball federation is set to send athletes to the 2026 Pickleball World Cup in Vietnam, a big leap from a parking-lot start. Health & Prevention: HDS Foundation highlighted oral health prevention efforts across Hawaiʻi, Guam, and Saipan, from newborn visits to senior care. Community Fundraising: McDonald’s of Guam and Saipan hosted golf events supporting Ronald McDonald House, backing families facing serious child medical challenges.

Community Health & Prevention: HDS Foundation highlights oral health access across Hawaiʻi, Guam, and Saipan, stressing prevention from newborns to seniors and expanding education and care. Philanthropy & Local Sports: McDonald’s of Guam’s first golf tournament at the Country Club of the Pacific drew about 150 golfers and raised funds for Ronald McDonald House, supporting families needing life-saving pediatric care. Disaster Relief & Food Assistance: CNMI officials outlined Disaster Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility for non-NAP households hit by Sinlaku’s prolonged power outages, aiming to reach thousands of families. Culture & Tourism Entertainment: Ataari Dinner Show reopens at Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan in a temporary setup, bringing back sunset dining, local food, and cultural dance. Marianas Heritage & Learning: A Saipan-based NEH program is set to bring K-12 educators to WWII sites for hands-on history teaching, including snorkeling over WWII relics. Community Life & Tradition: Hafaloha Concert Series returns after Sinlaku delays, with ticket sales supporting CNMI recovery and CHamoru community spirit. Youth & Recreation: Saipan Little League All-Stars are set for South Korea’s regional tournament after overcoming Sinlaku-era hurdles. Sports Spotlight: CNMI pickleball players are preparing for the 2026 World Cup in Vietnam—an unlikely rise from a parking lot to the global stage. Governance & Public Safety: Gov. Apatang responds to concerns over DPS Commissioner Anthony Macaranas’ reinstatement, saying the matter is with the attorney general.

America250 Time Capsule: The 900-pound “America’s Time Capsule” is sealed and headed for burial in Philadelphia on July 4, meant to be opened in 2276—states and five territories contributed over 200 items, from Arizona’s copper ingots and etched coins to Nevada’s gambling chips. Disaster Relief & Schools: CNMI officials laid out eligibility for the Disaster Nutrition Assistance Program after Typhoon Sinlaku, aiming to reach thousands of non-NAP households still dealing with long power outages—while PSS urged CUC to prioritize restoring power for schools ahead of summer programs. Culture & Community Events: Ataari Dinner Show is back at Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan with sunset dining, local food, and cultural dance after typhoon disruption. Tourism & Travel Policy: EVS-TAP supporters say the program’s federal screening is key for tourism recovery, while CNMI leaders also weigh visa-free Chinese travel against security concerns. Marianas Heritage in Action: Saipan educators are set to join a WWII history and heritage program focused on living stories around the island. Sports & Youth: Saipan Little League All-Stars are headed to South Korea for a regional tournament, and the MYBA Open 8-Ball season kicked off with big wins. Food Aid & Recovery: The DNAP rollout and school power appeals underscore how recovery is still shaping daily life across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota.

Community & Arts: Ataari Dinner Show is back at Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan in a temporary setup, bringing back sunset dining, local barbecue, and CHamoru-style dance performances after Super Typhoon Sinlaku disrupted the original run. Education & Heritage: K-12 educators in Saipan are spending a week learning WWII history and heritage through “Saipan’s Land and Sea: Living Stories of the Past, Present, and Future,” with hands-on teaching tools and even snorkeling over WWII relics. Disaster Relief & Daily Life: CNMI officials outlined eligibility for the Disaster Nutrition Assistance Program, aimed at non-NAP households still hit hard by prolonged power outages after Sinlaku. Tourism & Travel Policy: HANMI backed EVS-TAP, arguing visa-free travel for prescreened Chinese nationals can help restart a tourism economy still operating at a fraction of pre-pandemic levels. Culture & Sports: Saipan Little League’s Majors and Juniors All-Stars are set to represent CNMI in South Korea after overcoming recovery hurdles. Local Governance: Gov. Apatang pushed back on concerns over DPS Commissioner Anthony Macaranas, saying the matter is with the attorney general and telling the mayor to “do his job.”

Community Relief & Food Access: CNMI officials outlined eligibility for the Disaster Nutrition Assistance Program, aimed at households hit by Super Typhoon Sinlaku’s long power outages, with about 9,000 households estimated statewide and thousands expected to qualify beyond current NAP recipients. Culture & Tourism Revival: The Ataari Dinner Show is back in a temporary setup at Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan, bringing sunset dining, local food, and cultural dance after storm disruption. Tourism Security Policy: HANMI backed EVS-TAP, saying it supports tourism recovery while relying on federal prescreening and border security. Education & Recovery: Acting Commissioner of Education Jacqueline Che appealed to Commonwealth Utilities Corporation to prioritize restoring power to typhoon-affected public schools before the summer program. Sports & Youth: Saipan’s Marianas Youth Billiards Association launched its inaugural MYBA Open 8-Ball season, while pickleball’s CNMI community story continues to build toward the 2026 World Cup in Vietnam. Local Culture Calendar: The Saipan Chamber set a new date for its Scholarship Golf Tournament, and the Liberation Day Committee opened vendor applications for the 80th anniversary celebration.

Education & Recovery: Acting Commissioner of Education Jacqueline P. Che appealed to Commonwealth Utilities Corporation to prioritize power restoration for typhoon-affected public schools, as 10 Saipan and Tinian schools still lack electricity more than six weeks after Super Typhoon Sinlaku. Governance & Public Safety: Gov. David Apatang told critics to “do his job” amid a DPS commissioner reinstatement dispute, saying the matter is now with the attorney general. Environment & Community Science: UOG’s REEF fellows presented reef-monitoring work using the MCRM Data Portal and Coral Net AI, with students tracking coral health across islands in the region. Sports & Youth Culture: Saipan Little League named CNMI All-Stars to represent the islands in South Korea, while the Marianas Youth Billiards Association launched its inaugural MYBA Open 8-Ball Tournament. Culture & Community Events: The Saipan Chamber set a new date for its Scholarship Golf Tournament, and the 80th Liberation Day Committee opened vendor applications for July 3–4 at the Civic Center. Local Challenges: Burglaries hit the Koblerville and Ada gyms, with thieves stealing copper wiring and equipment. Regional Policy Watch: CNMI leaders welcomed Trump’s executive order reopening parts of protected Pacific waters to commercial fishing, drawing conservation pushback.

Pacific Fishing Policy: CNMI Governor David Apatang, BEQC administrator Floyd Masga, and regional fishery leaders welcomed President Trump’s June 11 executive order reopening parts of the Mariana Trench and other Pacific marine monuments to commercial fishing—while conservationists warn it could weaken protections for culturally and environmentally significant waters. Local Education Leadership: Jacqueline Padiernos Che was named acting commissioner of education for the CNMI Public School System, stepping in as the district faces a fiscal cliff from expiring pandemic funds and ongoing Super Typhoon Sinlaku recovery. Community & Culture Events: The 2026 Liberation Day Committee opened applications for vendors and concessionaires for the 80th anniversary celebration July 3–4 at the Civic Center in Susupe, themed “Together We Rise, Together We Stand.” Youth Sports & Resilience: Saipan Little League’s Majors and Juniors All-Star teams were finalized to represent CNMI at the Asia-Pacific and Middle East Regional Tournament in South Korea after Sinlaku damage. Sports Facilities Hit: Burglaries at the Koblerville gym stripped copper wiring and equipment, adding another setback to community sports programs. Regional Solidarity: A Chuukese community member thanked Guam and the Ayuda Foundation for swift disaster support after Super Typhoon Sinlaku.

Pacific Fishing Policy: CNMI Governor David Apatang, environmental officials and local leaders welcomed President Trump’s June 11 executive order reopening parts of the Mariana Trench and other Pacific marine monuments to commercial fishing, arguing it restores access for designated grounds while keeping federal management and safeguards—though conservationists warn protections for culturally and environmentally significant waters could be weakened. Chuuk Solidarity: A Chuukese community voice thanked CNMI and Guam for swift, generous help after Super Typhoon Sinlaku, spotlighting the Ayuda Foundation’s long-running disaster and medical support. Labor & Courts: Filipino construction workers suing RJCL Corp. in the CNMI are pushing a federal judge to compel USCIS to turn over records tied to alleged forced labor, retaliation and CW-1 visa abuses. Education Leadership: Jacqueline Padiernos Che was named acting PSS commissioner as the school system faces a fiscal cliff, Sinlaku recovery pressures, and record-low local funding. Community Resilience: Saipan Little League All-Stars were finalized to represent CNMI in South Korea after overcoming storm-hit logistics and costs. Sports & Culture: The 2026 Liberation Day Committee opened vendor applications for the 80th anniversary celebration in Susupe. Tourism Link: MVA says Philippine Airlines’ planned Manila–Saipan return in October could help leisure, business and medical travel. Local Setback: Burglaries at the Koblerville gym stripped copper wiring and equipment, threatening youth and women’s basketball programs.

Disaster Solidarity: A Chuukese community member penned a heartfelt thank-you to Guam and the Ayuda Foundation for swift support after Super Typhoon Sinlaku, highlighting long-running medical and humanitarian help across Micronesia. Liberation Day: The 2026 Liberation Day Committee opened vendor applications for the 80th anniversary celebration July 3–4 at the Civic Center in Susupe, with cultural performances, exhibits, and food and retail stalls. Local Education Leadership: Jacqueline Padiernos Che was named acting commissioner of education for CNMI’s Public School System as it faces a fiscal cliff, Sinlaku recovery, and record-low local funding. Community Resilience & Youth: CNMI youth delegates represented the islands at the National 4-H Conference in Washington, D.C., turning crisis into leadership and advocacy. Sports & Recovery Setback: Saipan’s Koblerville gym was burglarized and vandalized, with copper wiring stolen—adding repair costs and threatening youth and women’s basketball programs. Marine Life & Culture: Volunteers and partners completed the annual fanihi (Mariana fruit bat) count across Guam, Saipan, and Tinian, tracking a threatened, island-endemic pollinator. Regional Policy: CNMI and American Samoa leaders welcomed President Trump’s proclamation restoring commercial fishing access in parts of Pacific marine monuments, while debates and legal challenges continue.

Marianas History & Identity: A new museum feature traces how CHamoru ancestors (“i Manaotåomo’na”) used “ornaments” as more than decoration—highlighting Pépega cone-shell beads and other shell pieces from ancestral village sites like Naton in Tumon Bay. Education Leadership: Jacqueline Padiernos Che steps in as acting PSS commissioner as the school system faces a fiscal cliff, Super Typhoon Sinlaku recovery pressures, and the lowest local appropriation in PSS history. Community Sports & Recovery: Burglars hit the Koblerville gym, stripping copper wiring and equipment—another setback for youth and women’s basketball programs still rebuilding after the storm. Filipino Culture, Scaled Back: The United Filipino Organization held a modest Philippine Independence Day flag-raising and suspended its bigger “Pistang” celebration due to ongoing recovery. Youth Representation: CNMI youth delegates represented the islands at the National 4-H Conference in Washington, D.C., turning crisis into leadership and advocacy. Tourism Link: Marianas Visitors Authority says Philippine Airlines’ direct Manila–Saipan flights are set to resume in October, supporting tourism recovery and business/medical travel. Local Nature Watch: Volunteers and partners counted fanihi (Mariana fruit bats) across Guam, Saipan, and Tinian, recording 269 bats and tracking recovery progress. Pension Uncertainty: The NMI Settlement Fund notified retirees that the 25% supplemental pension benefit may stop after July 31, 2026, citing budget shortfalls.

Education Leadership: Jacqueline Padiernos Che stepped in as acting commissioner of education for the CNMI Public School System, taking over from Dr. Lawrence F. Camacho as the district faces a fiscal cliff, Super Typhoon Sinlaku recovery strain, and the lowest local appropriation in PSS’s history. Sports & Community Resilience: Two Saipan gyms—Koblerville and Ada—were burglarized and vandalized, with thieves stripping copper wiring and equipment, threatening youth and women’s programs during ongoing storm repairs. Tourism & Travel Link: The Marianas Visitors Authority says Philippine Airlines’ direct Manila–Saipan flights are set to resume in October, boosting leisure, business, and medical travel while supporting tourism recovery. Marine Life & Local Stewardship: Volunteers and partners ran the annual fanihi (Mariana fruit bat) count across Guam, Saipan, and Tinian, finding 269 bats total—an effort tied to the species’ role as a key pollinator and seed disperser. Disaster Aid Update: Nearly two months after Sinlaku, federal disaster food assistance was approved for CNMI households, with implementation details still pending locally. Cultural Memory & Identity: A Saipan-born Filipino American author released “Shadows in Paradise,” tracing the CNMI guest worker program’s labor history through personal family roots. Public Safety & Belonging: A new video claim has resurfaced about Faloma Luhk, a Saipan girl missing for 15 years, with information forwarded to the FBI. Civic Life: The NMA Open Track & Field Meet returns June 18–19 at Oleai Sports Complex, framed as a “Rise Up” community push for active living after Sinlaku.

Tourism & Travel: The Marianas Visitors Authority says Philippine Airlines’ planned return of direct Manila–Saipan flights in October will help restart tourism recovery and bring more business and medical travelers back to the islands. Community Resilience: Hundreds gathered at Garapan’s Fishing Base for “Rise Up,” a community celebration honoring first responders and relief partners after Super Typhoon Sinlaku, with local food, music, and cultural displays. Nature & Heritage: Volunteers and partners completed the annual Fanihi Count across Guam, Saipan, and Tinian, finding 269 Mariana fruit bats—an important step for protecting the threatened, island-endemic pollinator. Local Culture & Lifestyle: Northern Marianas Athletics announced the return of the NMA Open Track & Field Meet 2026 (June 18–19) as a “Rise Up” rally for healthy, inclusive community sport. Governance & Rights: A new push is underway to add the Philippines to the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program, arguing mainland visa rules don’t fit Pacific island realities and limit visitor growth. Public Life & Family: Saipan Southern High School graduates marked the Class of 2026’s milestone despite schedule disruptions, austerity measures, and Super Typhoon Sinlaku impacts. Sports & Identity: A Saipan missing-girl update circulated online after a woman claimed to be Faloma Luhk, with the information forwarded to federal authorities.

Travel & Tourism: The Marianas Visitors Authority says Philippine Airlines will resume direct Manila–Saipan flights in October, a boost for leisure travel plus business and medical trips, and a chance to restart postponed media familiarization tied to tourism recovery. Disaster Recovery & Community Life: In Saipan, a mother-daughter team from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is helping with temporary roofing after Super Typhoon Sinlaku, while hundreds gathered at Garapan’s Fishing Base for “Rise Up,” honoring first responders and relief partners with local food, music, and cultural displays. Wildlife & Island Ecology: Volunteers and scientists completed the annual Fanihi Count across Guam, Saipan, and Tinian, documenting 269 Mariana fruit bats and underscoring the species’ role as a key pollinator and seed disperser. Local Culture & Sports: Northern Marianas Athletics announced the return of the NMA Open Track & Field Meet 2026, framing the June 18–19 event as a “Rise Up” rally for healthy living and resilience. Civic Voice: A new push for visa-free travel for Philippine citizens targets CNMI’s island-economy reality, urging federal action to add the Philippines to the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program. Governance & Rights: A congressional briefing highlighted “consent of the governed” in U.S. territories, with CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds among participants.