AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Push: U.S. Interior says deep-sea mining permits could start within months, following an April order to speed seabed reviews—raising fresh concerns for Pacific waters. CNMI Economy & Jobs: Seven distressed OFWs were repatriated from Saipan after the island’s economic downturn, with airfare and cremation costs covered by Philippine funds. Utilities Costs Hit Businesses: Diesel jumped to nearly $8 a gallon after a 50-cent increase, with residents warning higher fuel adjustment charges could follow. Tourism & Travel Policy: CNMI Del. Kimberlyn King-Hinds’ Marianas Tourism Advancement Act would expand the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program to the Philippines and add more countries, aiming to lift visitor arrivals and spending. Education Funding Pressure: Acting PSS Commissioner of Education Jacqueline Che outlined a 5-day school comeback plan by Oct. 1 while navigating the PSS’s deepest deficit in 30 years. Government Workforce Rules: The Civil Service Commission advanced new furlough regulations with tighter safeguards, notice, and recall rights for CNMI workers. Local Governance Watch: The CNMI Senate filed suit to block DPS Commissioner Anthony Macaranas, arguing he was legally disqualified. Disaster Relief Access: SBA opened a new Disaster Loan Outreach Center on Saipan to keep typhoon recovery help close to residents.
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