AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCNMI Courts & Labor: A federal judge in Washington, D.C. is being asked to enforce a subpoena in a CNMI labor lawsuit tied to alleged forced labor and CW-1 visa abuses involving Filipino construction workers suing RJCL Corp./RNV Construction. Tourism & Air Service: The Marianas Visitors Authority says Philippine Airlines has postponed Manila–Saipan flights until October, citing the fragile post–Super Typhoon Sinlaku tourism recovery and limited room for visitors. Air Connectivity & Funding: MVA also approved a $1.5M sole-source contract to preserve summer Korea–Saipan service, pending legal review and airline acceptance. Education Leadership: CNMI’s Board of Education named Jacqueline Padiernos Che acting commissioner of education as PSS faces a fiscal cliff, Sinlaku recovery pressures, and record-low local appropriations. Utilities & Renewables: CUC opposed House bills that would require independent valuation and added audits of CNMI’s power and water provider, warning they could stall renewable energy plans. Fisheries Policy: CNMI and American Samoa welcomed Trump’s proclamation restoring commercial fishing access in parts of Pacific marine monuments, while critics vow legal challenges. Community & Commerce: Liberation Day Committee opened vendor applications for the 80th anniversary celebration July 3–4 at the Civic Center in Susupe.
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