AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDefense & Aviation: The U.S. Marine Corps tested an Iron Dome-derived MRIC air-defense system on Guam during Valiant Shield 2026, signaling a push for survivable, layered protection for dispersed island forces. Uncrewed Systems: Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat is set to fly with allied fighters in Valiant Shield 2026 out of Rota, advancing human-machine teaming in contested airspace. Tourism & Air Service: CNMI’s first international flight in over two months landed on Saipan as Jeju Air resumed Seoul service, with more direct routes planned as the islands rebuild after Sinlaku. Power & Utilities: Commonwealth Utilities Corporation says long-delayed grid materials are arriving to speed Saipan restoration, while Guam’s PUC approved a fuel surcharge hike that will raise average power bills. Local Business & Recovery: Saipan Chamber of Commerce plans a July 1 luncheon on recovery and utility investments, and a July 20 workshop will connect local firms to federal contracting opportunities. Workforce & Training: PSS launched a 2026 Nurse Assistant Summer Program for Saipan and Rota students, aiming at industry-recognized credentials. Legal & Labor Risks: A Saipan-area visa fraud case ended with an elderly defendant sentenced to home detention for abusing the CNMI-Only Transitional Worker program.
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