AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoImmigration & Labor: USCIS says the H-2B visa cap for early 2027 jobs is already full, closing the regular window for temporary non-agricultural workers whose jobs start before April 1—an update that matters most for countries covered by the program. Deep-Sea Mining Fight: Conservation and community groups filed new lawsuits challenging deep-sea mining plans in the Marianas and American Samoa, arguing federal agencies didn’t properly weigh impacts on protected species; CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds is also pushing PACMESA to require a 50% revenue share for Pacific territories. Local Disaster Recovery: FEMA hired 22 CNMI residents through its Sinlaku “local hire” initiative, while Rota residents face a 5 p.m. deadline today for the Temporary Roofing Program via USACE’s Survivor Recovery Center. Infrastructure & Aviation: FAA is seeking public comment on a draft environmental assessment for a long-range radar facility at Mount Petosukara to close a north-facing radar gap for Saipan. Energy & Costs: Diesel prices jumped again in the Marianas after global oil prices rose, adding pressure to household and business operating costs. Community & Sports: Agape Gym reopened on Saipan after Super Typhoon Sinlaku with a new $36,000 athletic floor, and CNMI tennis player Carol Lee said her US Open debut proved she can compete at Grand Slam level.
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