AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Push: The U.S. moved ahead with plans for an American Samoa seabed lease sale set for Nov. 19, with opponents saying the process is being forced on Pacific communities despite tens of thousands of comments against it. CNMI Recovery & Services: CUC Saipan crews posted today’s power restoration work areas, while CNMI’s Joint Information Center kept shelter and recovery updates flowing across Saipan, Tinian and Rota after Super Typhoon Bavi. Courts & MV Mariana: Families of three MV Mariana crew members asked CNMI Superior Court to intervene after the Coast Guard denied a request for live testimony from the lead investigator. Local Economy & Work Permits: The Saipan Chamber of Commerce warned CW-1 processing delays of about four to nine months are creating uncertainty for employers. Sports & Youth: The Saipan Baseball League kicked off U12 Jr. National team tryouts for WBSC Oceania qualifiers in late 2026, and CNMI athletes advanced in the YONEX Northern Marianas Open. Tech for Travelers: Starlink changed Roam rules by grouping the U.S. and Canada (including Guam, American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands) into one region, affecting how roaming limits are counted. Health & Antitrust: A multistate coalition announced a $29.6 million Glenmark settlement over alleged generic drug price-fixing, with possible compensation for buyers from 2009–2019.
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