AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Push: The U.S. moved ahead with plans for an American Samoa seabed lease sale, setting a Nov. 19 date and giving only the territory’s governor a formal 60-day comment role—prompting Pacific opposition that calls it a forced expansion despite moratoriums and tens of thousands of public comments. CNMI Visa Fight: At the U.S. Senate, debate centered on a bill to end visa-free travel for Chinese nationals to the CNMI, with Sen. Martin Heinrich warning it could hurt the islands’ economy. Typhoon Recovery, Power and Ports: After Super Typhoon Bavi, the military says about 1,500 personnel are supporting Guam and CNMI recovery; meanwhile, CUC reported Tinian power restored to 923 customers, with some areas still dark and safety steps for generator/solar users. Local Governance: Gov. David Apatang vetoed Tinian and Rota emergency funding bills after the AG raised legal concerns tied to the Covenant Fund. Sports & Community: NMI Basketball Federation elected a new board, and Saipan’s youth baseball program kicked off tryouts for a U12 Junior National team. Business Relief: Bank of Guam and CEDA announced post-storm payment relief measures for eligible borrowers and clients.
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