AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMaritime Court Update: District Court of Guam Chief Judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood granted families of five M/V Mariana crew members more time to file wrongful-death claims after the cargo ship capsized during Super Typhoon Sinlaku, extending deadlines in the vessel owners’ limitation of liability case to Oct. 31 so families can open estates, hire counsel, and prepare claims. Deep-Sea Mining Push: CNMI Gov. David Apatang says U.S. plans to auction nearby ocean areas for deep-sea mining sparked alarm across the Marianas, with concerns about disruption to food security and a lack of consultations. Local Business Support: Bank of Hawai‘i is now accepting applications for its 2026 Saipan Small Business Revitalization & Development Grant—up to five $5,000 awards—with a Smart Money Seminar required for applicants. Disability Employment Pathways: Project H.A.F.A. (Helping All Find Advancement) launches in CNMI to connect people with disabilities to four-week paid internship experiences with local employers starting Aug. 10. Education & Exchange: Northern Marianas College’s Marianas Education Tourism Program welcomed its inaugural Japanese cohort for English and cultural exchange on Saipan. Sports & Culture: Saipan-born tennis player Carol Young Suh Lee upset the top seed at the Warsaw Open and advanced to the quarterfinals. Defense Tech in the Marianas: Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat completed multiple sorties during Valiant Shield 2026 with testing at Rota.
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