AGP Executive Report

Disaster Response Tech: FlyGuys and TerraFort say their drone-and-AI damage assessments for Super Typhoon Sinlaku on Saipan and Tinian cut turnaround from months to about 10 days, covering 4,135 residential structures so aid can start sooner. CNMI Recovery Update: The CNMI Joint Information Center reports shelters closed on Saipan, Rota shelters housing 72 people, power largely restored on Saipan (80% energized) and Tinian (93%), and water service mostly back with boil notices lifted on Saipan; mariners are warned about damaged navigational aids. Telecom Restoration: IT&E and Docomo Pacific tell the PUC they’re working seven days a week, but fuel shortages, damaged towers, and lack of commercial power are slowing full restoration—Saipan/Tinian are mostly up, while Rota remains the hardest hit. Power Work Schedule: CUC crews continue feeder and lateral restoration across Saipan with safety reminders for customers on generators/solar. Local Governance: DPS Commissioner Anthony Macaranas won’t comment on the dispute over his return to office after a reinstatement controversy. Arts & Sports: WKO Shinkyokushinkai Guam and CNMI athletes return from Japan’s Karate Dream Festival with kata wins, and the Sports Leigh-Out highlights NMI wrestling’s new Olympic-sized mats. Regional Sports: Northern Mariana Islands’ tennis team is mentioned in Davis Cup Asia/Oceania results.

Saipan Casino Bankruptcy: Imperial Pacific International’s long-running Chapter 11 case is nearing the end, with the unsecured creditors’ committee asking the federal court for a “structured dismissal” that would formally close the case, revoke IPI’s casino license, and distribute remaining funds; a hearing is set for Aug. 4. Public Safety & Courts: DPS says it expects to file charges tied to a fatal Saipan motorcycle crash involving a Saipan Ice & Water truck, after the truck allegedly failed to yield during a left turn. Local Governance: DPS commissioner Anthony Macaranas declined to comment on the dispute over his return to office, pointing questions to Gov. David Apatang. Sports: WKO Shinkyokushinkai Guam and CNMI athletes returned from Japan’s Karate Dream Festival with multiple kata wins, including a debut group kata team. Tennis: Northern Mariana Islands was beaten 2-1 by Sri Lanka in Davis Cup Asia-Oceania zonal play. Power & Recovery: CUC restoration updates continue across Saipan with scheduled feeder and lateral work, plus safety reminders for customers on generators/solar. Culture & Community: A Liberation Day wagon parade on Guam brought families together with small-scale, creative tributes to island history. Tech & Business: A Guam tech conference highlighted how cybersecurity, AI, and infrastructure constraints are forcing regional companies to rethink how they protect and run operations.

Fatherhood and July: A reflective piece pairs Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil’s “My Dad” with the author’s personal grief—marking the 30th anniversary of his father Guy Joseph Conrad Coulombe’s death—and ties family memory to wider July observances. Karate & Youth Sports: A 17-member WKO Shinkyokushinkai Guam/CNMI delegation returned from the Karate Dream Festival in Tokyo with three individual kata wins, plus a standout group kata debut on the sport’s biggest stage. Sports Roundup: “Sports Leigh-Out” spotlights off-island and local action, including NMI Wrestling’s growth with new Olympic-sized mats and a takedown clinic that drew youth through adults. Local Power Updates: CUC restoration continues across Saipan with scheduled feeder/lateral work and safety reminders for customers on generators/solar. Telecom Recovery: IT&E and Docomo Pacific briefed the PUC on ongoing mobile restoration after Super Typhoons Sinlaku and Bavi, with Rota still the toughest challenge. Community Culture: Guam’s 82nd Liberation Day drew families to an inaugural Wagon Parade at Asan Beach Park, turning small, creative wagons into big history lessons. Policy Watch (CNMI): CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds was among four Republicans who crossed party lines to help defeat a House amendment codifying Trump’s trans military ban.

Karate in Tokyo: WKO Shinkyokushinkai Guam and CNMI returned from the Karate Dream Festival 2026 with three individual kata wins, plus a major milestone in group kata as a new Marianas team debuted on the sport’s biggest stage. Sports Roundup: The Sports Leigh-Out highlights local athletes’ off-island and home-turf action, including NMI Wrestling’s growth with new Olympic-sized mats and a takedown clinic. Tennis Results: In Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group IV qualifying, Sri Lanka finished unbeaten in its group matches, beating Northern Mariana Islands 2-1. Local Power Updates: CUC restoration schedules continue across Saipan with feeder and lateral work, plus safety reminders for customers on solar or generators. Tech & Security: A Guam tech conference focused on how cybersecurity, AI, and infrastructure constraints are forcing regional businesses to rethink their tech plans. Community Culture: Chamoriken—Chamorro and Puerto Rican fusion—keeps building its identity-driven food story in Seattle, while Guam’s 82nd Liberation Day drew families to a small-scale wagon parade at Asan Beach Park. Policy Watch: House Republicans including CNMI’s Kimberlyn King-Hinds helped defeat a measure to codify a transgender military ban into the NDAA.

Davis Cup Tennis: Sri Lanka closed the Asia-Oceania Davis Cup league unbeaten, beating Northern Mariana Islands 2-1 as Apna Perera won singles and the doubles team of Thehan Wijemanne and Saha Kapilasena clinched the deciding match. CHamoru Language & Culture: A reflective piece explores how CHamoru speakers keep their roots alive—even after decades away—and urges community members to pass the language on to kids. Sports Leigh-Out: NMI Wrestling Federation is expanding with new Olympic-sized mats and gear, rolling them out during a takedown clinic at Marianas High School Gymnasium. CNMI Telecom Recovery: IT&E and Docomo Pacific told the PUC they’re still working through restoration after Super Typhoon Bavi and Sinlaku, with Rota facing the toughest mobile coverage issues. Power Updates: CUC crews continue Saipan restoration in multiple feeder areas, with schedules and safety reminders for customers on generators/solar. Local Safety: DPS says it expects to file charges after a fatal Saipan motorcycle crash involving a Saipan Ice & Water truck. Liberation Day (Guam): Families celebrated Guam’s 82nd Liberation Day with a new, kid-led Wagon Parade featuring small-scale tributes to island history.

Tennis & CNMI in Davis Cup: Sri Lanka closed its Davis Cup Asia-Oceania league run unbeaten, beating Northern Mariana Islands 2-1—Apna Perera won singles and the doubles team of Thehan Wijemanne and Saha Kapilasena clinched the deciding match. Sports: NMI Wrestling Federation is expanding with new Olympic-sized mats and gear, rolling them out during a takedown clinic at Marianas High School Gym. Local Sports Roundup: “Sports Leigh-Out” highlights off-island and home-turf action, including the wrestling growth push. Telecom Recovery: IT&E and Docomo Pacific briefed the PUC on mobile restoration across Saipan, Tinian and Rota after Super Typhoons—most sites are back, but Rota still faces major gaps. Power Updates (Saipan): CUC crews continue restoration with scheduled feeder and lateral work, plus safety reminders for generator/solar customers. Culture & Food: Seattle pop-up “Chamoriken” brings Chamorro–Puerto Rican fusion and storytelling to the community. Liberation Day (Guam): Families celebrated Guam’s 82nd Liberation Day with a “Wagon Parade” at Asan Beach Park. Policy Watch (CNMI/Guam): Four Republicans—including CNMI’s Kimberlyn King-Hinds and Guam’s James Moylan—voted against codifying Trump’s trans military ban into the NDAA.

CNMI Sports: Northern Mariana Islands’ tennis team faced Sri Lanka in Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group IV, with Sri Lanka finishing unbeaten in the league stage after a 2-1 win over NMI—Apna Perera took singles, while the doubles pair Thehan Wijemanne and Saha Kapilasena sealed it. Local Sports: The NMI Wrestling Federation is expanding with three new Olympic-sized mats, plus crash pads and training gear, rolled out during a takedown clinic at Marianas High School Gym. Community & Culture: A CHamoru language reflection highlights how keeping the language “connected to roots and culture” can be a gift to kids and nearby families. Power & Recovery: CUC crews continue Saipan restoration with scheduled feeder and lateral work, plus safety reminders for customers on generators/solar. Tech & Resilience: A Guam tech conference focused on how cybersecurity, AI, and infrastructure constraints are forcing regional businesses to rethink how they operate. Policy Watch: A federal push to end birthright citizenship in U.S. territories is back in Congress, while a separate effort to codify Trump’s trans military ban failed in the House.

Sports Leigh-Out: NMI Wrestling is leveling up with three new Olympic-sized mats—plus crash pads, dummies, and a weight scale—rolled out during a July 23 takedown clinic at Marianas High School Gym. Local Safety: DPS says it expects to file charges after a fatal Saipan motorcycle crash involving a Saipan Ice & Water truck that allegedly failed to yield while turning onto the highway. Tech & Connectivity: IT&E and Docomo Pacific briefed the PUC on ongoing mobile restoration across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota, with Rota still the hardest hit and some sites running on generators while waiting for CUC commercial power. Community & Culture: Chamoriken—Chamorro and Puerto Rican fusion—keeps growing in Seattle, with the founders framing each rotating plate as cultural storytelling, not just food. Regional Travel: Guam-CNMI visa waiver talks highlight the Philippines as a major untapped market, with demand boosted if the visa “price wedge” is removed. Policy Watch: A bid to codify Trump’s transgender military ban into the NDAA failed after four Republicans crossed with Democrats, while another amendment advanced targeting certain gender-affirming care coverage.

CNMI & Guam Power Updates: CUC crews kept restoring power on Saipan with work scheduled across multiple feeders and laterals, plus safety reminders for customers on generators/solar to switch off main breakers while crews energize lines. Local Public Safety: DPS says it expects to file charges after a fatal Saipan motorcycle crash involving a Saipan Ice & Water truck that allegedly failed to yield during a left turn. Telecom Recovery: IT&E and Docomo Pacific briefed the PUC on ongoing mobile restoration after Super Typhoon Bavi and repairs from Sinlaku, with Rota still the hardest hit and some Saipan/Tinian sites running on generators pending CUC commercial power. Politics & Military Policy: A House amendment to codify Trump’s transgender military ban failed after four Republicans crossed with Democrats; a separate amendment advanced to restrict certain military-provided gender-affirming care. Travel & Business: Guam-CNMI visa waiver talks highlighted the Philippines as a major untapped market for Guam travel, while First Hawaiian reported strong Q2 results and declared a dividend. Community & Culture: Seattle’s Chamoriken spotlights Chamorro–Puerto Rican fusion, using food as a way to teach history and identity.

CNMI Power Restoration: CUC crews kept restoring power across Saipan with work scheduled for today in areas like Mt. Tapochao, Achugao, Chalan Pale Arnold, Airport Rd. (MACS Terminal), Sunset Dr., and Luughal Dr., with crews installing secondary lines and service drops while customers are reminded to switch off main breakers if using generators or solar. Telecom Recovery: IT&E and Docomo Pacific told the PUC they’re in a “post-Sinlaku or pre-Bavi” phase for Saipan and Tinian, while Rota remains the toughest spot with partial coverage and ongoing refueling delays tied to fuel, damaged towers, and limited materials. Public Safety: DPS said it expects to file charges after a fatal Saipan motorcycle crash involving a Saipan Ice & Water truck that failed to yield during a left turn onto the highway. Regional Travel & Business: Guam and CNMI leaders discussed a Guam-CNMI visa waiver push, with analysis pointing to the Philippines as the biggest untapped travel market within four hours of Guam. Sports & Culture: CNMI athletes are set for the Karate Dream Festival in Tokyo, and families on Guam marked 82nd Liberation Day with a new “Wagon Parade” at Asan Beach Park. Policy Watch: A House vote blocked an amendment to codify Trump’s trans military ban, while birthright citizenship legislation for U.S. territories continues to surface ahead of Liberation Day.

Public Safety: DPS says it expects to file charges after a fatal Saipan motorcycle crash involving a Saipan Ice & Water truck, describing a left-turn attempt that a southbound rider didn’t have time to avoid. Defense Policy: A bid to codify Trump’s transgender military ban into the NDAA failed after four Republicans crossed with Democrats; a separate Mace amendment advanced to restrict certain military gender-affirming care. Tech & Resilience: Guam’s Cyber, AI & Infrastructure conference warned leaders to stop treating cybersecurity, AI, and power systems as separate problems as threats and grid limits grow. Travel & Visas: Guam-CNMI visa waiver talks highlighted the Philippines as a major untapped market, with leaders pointing to demand held back by U.S. visa friction. Power Restoration (Saipan): CUC updates continued restoration schedules and safety reminders for generator/solar customers as crews reframe lines, install drops, and energize transformers. Regional Recovery: Joint Task Force Micronesia says it’s shifting from emergency response to hardening the region for future storms after Bavi and Sinlaku. Arts/Sports: CNMI athletes are set for international karate competition as youth soccer clinics and local sports coverage continue across the islands.

Power Restoration: CUC crews keep working Saipan’s feeders and laterals today (Tapochao Rd., Talafofo Rd., Achugao, As Matuis, Airport Rd., Sunset Dr., Luughal Dr.), with safety reminders for customers on solar/generators and those with damaged weatherheads. Telecom After Typhoons: IT&E and Docomo Pacific say most mobile sites are back on Saipan and Tinian, but Rota remains the hardest hit as fuel shortages, damaged towers, and waiting on commercial power slow full recovery. Regional Travel & Visas: Guam-CNMI leaders met with Philippine officials on a visa waiver push, with analysis calling the Philippines the biggest untapped market within four hours of Guam. Defense & Rights Fight: House Republicans failed to pass Trump’s transgender military ban after moderates crossed over, including CNMI’s Kimberlyn King-Hinds and Guam’s James Moylan. Local Community & Culture: Families marked Guam’s 82nd Liberation Day with a “Wagon Parade” at Asan Beach Park, keeping the celebration small-scale but meaningful. Sports: CNMI athletes are set for international karate competition in Tokyo, and Saipan Baseball League launched U12 Junior National tryouts for WBSC Oceania qualifiers on Guam later this year. Remembering: Tributes continue for “Jimbo” and for Master Navigator Sesario Sewralur, honoring Pacific heritage and ocean wisdom.

Power Restoration (Saipan): CUC crews are continuing restoration work across Saipan, with Monday schedules listing Feeder 7 laterals (As Matuis, Chalan Pale Arnold, Tanapag), Kiya 1 laterals (Obyan and Naftan Rd.), and Kiya 3 Chinatown (Freedom Dr. and Village Ln.), plus transformer energization and service drop installs; crews warn customers on solar/generators to switch off main breakers. Power Restoration (Tinian): On Tinian, power is back for 923 customers (663 residential), with areas like San Jose Village and Marpo Heights restored, while some “Suicide Cliff” areas and spots with damaged poles/transformers remain dark. Community & Culture: Families marked Guam’s 82nd Liberation Day with a “Wagon Parade” at Asan Beach Park, turning small wagons into submarines, reefs, and patriotic tributes. Sports (CNMI): Saipan Baseball League kicked off tryouts for the NMI Junior National U12 team ahead of WBSC Oceania Qualifiers in Guam (Nov–Dec 2026). Arts & Entertainment (Saipan): Oleai Beach Bar & Grill announced it’s shutting down after nearly four decades, following typhoon damage and the loss of its sign. Policy Watch (CNMI-linked): A new federal push would end birthright citizenship for children born in U.S. territories starting Jan. 1, 2027, drawing swift condemnation.

Storm Recovery: Joint Task Force Micronesia says it’s shifting from emergency cleanup after Super Typhoon Bavi toward “hardening” the region for what’s next, with DoD support meant to bridge gaps until FEMA and local agencies take over. Power Updates (Saipan/Tinian): CUC scheduled restoration work across Saipan feeders and laterals, while Tinian reported power restored to 923 customers, with some areas still dark due to damaged poles and customer-side issues. Health & Costs: Attorney General Ford announced a $29.6M Glenmark settlement over alleged generic drug price-fixing and reduced competition—part of a multistate push that could mean compensation for eligible buyers from 2009–2019. Citizenship Fight: A new bill would end birthright citizenship for children born in Guam and other territories starting Jan. 1, 2027, after the Supreme Court’s Trump v. Barbara ruling left the territories’ rules in focus. Sports & Community: Saipan Baseball League begins U12 national team tryouts for WBSC Oceania qualifiers; CNMI athletes also head to Tokyo for the Karate Dream Festival. Local Culture: Oleai Beach Bar & Grill in Saipan is closing after nearly 40 years.

Citizenship Fight: A new push to end birthright citizenship in U.S. territories is gaining traction in Congress after the Supreme Court’s Trump v. Barbara ruling, with Rep. Morgan Griffith’s “End Birthright Citizenship for Territories Act” targeting births in Guam and CNMI starting Jan. 1, 2027. Disaster Relief Access: A call is growing to make CNMI disaster food assistance easier to reach, arguing that D-NAP’s process can feel punishing when families are already rebuilding. Power Restoration Updates: CUC shared Saipan and Tinian restoration schedules, including feeder and lateral work plus safety reminders for customers on generators/solar. Local Sports & Culture: Saipan’s Leigh-Out spotlights youth soccer on Tinian, CNMI karate competitors heading to Tokyo, and the Saipan Baseball League’s U12 national team tryouts. Community & Entertainment: Oleai Beach Bar & Grill announced it’s closing after nearly 40 years, while tennis star Carol Young Suh Lee dedicated her W50 title to Marianas recovery.

Citizenship Fight: A new push to end birthright citizenship in U.S. territories is gaining traction after the Supreme Court’s Trump v. Barbara ruling, with Rep. Morgan Griffith’s “End Birthright Citizenship for Territories Act” targeting births in Guam and CNMI starting Jan. 1, 2027. Disaster Relief Access: A local call is growing to make CNMI disaster food assistance easier to reach after typhoons left families with empty cupboards and long, punishing hurdles. Power Restoration Updates: CUC crews keep restoring service on Saipan and Tinian, with detailed feeder-area schedules and safety reminders for generator/solar users as lines are re-energized. Pacific Military Spotlight: U.S. Army photos of “Dark Eagle” hypersonic strike training in the Pacific raise questions about operational reach near Guam, while allied drills around Guam continue amid regional tensions. Sports & Community: Saipan Baseball League begins U12 Junior National tryouts for WBSC Oceania qualifiers; and CNMI’s Carol Young Suh Lee wins a W50 singles title in Portugal, dedicating it to Marianas recovery. Local Culture: Oleai Beach Bar & Grill announces it’s closing after nearly 40 years, a bittersweet end to a longtime Saipan hangout.