AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Backlash: CNMI Gov. David Apatang says the U.S. announced nearby ocean lease plans “with no consultations,” raising fears for food security as tracts around Saipan, Guam and beyond are eyed for auction. Marine Protection Rollback: Trump moves to reopen commercial fishing inside three Bush-era Pacific marine national monuments, including the Mariana Trench unit, drawing sharp condemnation from conservationists and Indigenous groups. Stormy Weather Watch: Guam residents should expect more unsettled, rainy conditions through the weekend and into next week as a monsoon trough keeps sparking scattered storms. CNMI Military Training Update: Tinian mayor Edwin Aldan welcomes expanded U.S. Navy training approval but says residents weren’t well informed; the plan includes added live-fire ranges and new infrastructure. Wildlife Research: A UH Mānoa dissertation maps green sea turtle nesting and migrations across the Mariana Archipelago, tracking movements up to 2,500 km. Local Politics & Resilience: CNMI lieutenant governor hopeful Edith Deleon Guerrero warns of a fiscal crisis and calls for hardened infrastructure and workforce stability, while candidates debate economic priorities at a chamber forum.
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