Land & Agriculture: Åmot Para Taotao Tåno owner Bernice Tudela Nelson faces possible eviction after the CHamoru Land Trust Commission flagged eligibility and agricultural lease compliance issues, with questions about whether she met “native CHamoru” requirements and whether approvals were properly granted in 2012. Typhoon Recovery & Ports: A federal-local team starts a 30-day vessel removal operation at Smiling Cove Marina on June 1, with road access closed at Basin Place and Marina Lane while water and boat ramp access stay open. Power & Utilities: Saipan power restoration is above 50% for primary and lateral lines, but progress is plateauing as copper conductor theft leaves missing spans; CUC is shifting resources to Kagman. Energy Transition: Commonwealth Utilities Corporation is moving toward a major solar contract for Saipan (53 MW), Tinian (11 MW), and Rota (3 MW) with up to four hours of battery storage. Tourism & Business: MVA managing director Jamika Taijeron resigns May 31 amid tourism instability after Sinlaku and market disruptions. Workforce & Compliance: A Filipino man was sentenced to 18 months in CNMI federal court for a scheme submitting about 242 fraudulent work-permit applications. Deep-Sea Mining Watch: BOEM is preparing seabed lease auctions, including a CNMI sale in November 2026, as multiple companies line up for licenses. Education & Workforce Pipeline: NextGen Summer Internships for food and agriculture careers open for Saipan, Tinian, and Rota.