AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSeabed Mining Tension: Guam is being shut out of the formal comment process on a proposed Northern Mariana Islands seabed mining lease sale, as CNMI and Guam officials warn Washington is moving too fast and without enough study. Storm Watch: Typhoon Saudel is strengthening in the western Pacific, with forecasters saying the biggest threat for the Marianas may be heavy rain and intensification as it passes near the far northern islands. Local STEM & Skills: Northern Marianas College wrapped up a paid NextGen summer internship for 377 students across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota, building food science and agriculture experience after Super Typhoon Sinlaku. CNMI Entrepreneurship: The CNMI Innovation Incubator Program will open applications for its second cohort on Aug. 24, offering mentorship and training for early-stage businesses. Health & Policy: A new federal push would study whether U.S. nuclear-test fallout could have reached the Northern Mariana Islands between 1946 and 1962. Ocean Tech for Fishers: A UNSW-led program is using ocean temperature sensors on fishing gear to help Pacific fishers track changing tuna behavior and improve climate forecasting. Japan-Pacific Cooperation: Japan’s ruling party says there’s room to deepen economic cooperation with Pacific islands, focusing on energy security and infrastructure.
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