AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFAA & Defense: The FAA is seeking public comment on a Draft Environmental Assessment for a new long-range north-facing radar facility on Saipan at Mount Petosukara, aimed at closing a long-recognized radar coverage gap in the CNMI. Deep-Sea Mining Fight: Conservation and community groups filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s deep-sea mining lease sale for the Marianas, arguing it could harm humpback whales, manta rays, and sea turtles. Courts & Work Rights: CNMI District Court approved a $20,000 wage settlement for a former Shirley’s Coffee Shop dishwasher who alleged unpaid overtime after late meals. Immigration & Due Process: A former garment worker, Amalia Abo Guanlao, filed a sworn declaration after a court deadline, describing alleged attorney misconduct and missed appeals in her long fight against a 2013 removal order. Community & Local Life: McDonald’s of Saipan donated $10,000 to the Salvation Army for disaster relief and community assistance, while CNMI’s Innovation Incubator opened applications for a second startup cohort. Public Safety & Health: The NWS reported wildfire smoke haze across the region, with models pointing to Indonesia as the source.
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