AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCourt Fight for MV Mariana Families: Families of three MV Mariana crew members lost at sea after Super Typhoon Sinlaku are asking CNMI Superior Court to allow live Coast Guard testimony, after the Coast Guard rejected a request and offered only certified records for probate. Fuel Crunch: Diesel prices jumped on Saipan and Tinian as tensions in the Persian Gulf push costs higher; Tinian’s 10-gallon limit remains until a tanker arrives. Visa Policy Debate: A U.S. Senate push to end visa-free travel for Chinese nationals to the CNMI drew pushback over economic impact and whether EVS-TAP safeguards should stay. Education Update: Green Meadow School took over Isla Montessori in Dandan, aiming to expand early childhood services while keeping the school’s name. Youth Sports: Saipan Baseball League opened tryouts for the NMI Junior National U12 team headed to WBSC Oceania Qualifiers in Guam. Community & Recovery: Saipan Chamber warns CW-1 processing delays (4–9 months) are adding workforce uncertainty for employers; meanwhile, Bank of Guam and CEDA announced three-month relief options for storm-impacted borrowers. Local Closure: Oleai Beach Bar & Grill is shutting down after nearly 40 years, with owner citing the typhoon’s damage.
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