AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWorkforce & Health Careers: The CNMI Public School System launched its 2026 Nurse Assistant Summer Program, a seven-week training track (June 27–Aug. 14) for 12 high school students to earn credentials toward the Certified Nursing Assistant exam, with classes running Monday–Saturday and cohorts from Rota and Saipan. Drinking Water & PFAS Risk: The U.S. EPA announced over $25 million in grants for small and rural communities to upgrade drinking water systems and address contaminants including PFAS and lead—funding that could be relevant to CNMI water safety planning as territories administer programs. Public Health Through Education: Joeten-Kiyu Public Library wrapped up its 2026 Summer Reading Program (“Unearth a Story”) with more than 60 children in the first phase, blending literacy with STEAM and local history—supporting healthy development through learning. Local Health Capacity (Regional): Guam’s VA opened a new veterans outpatient clinic annex in Dededo offering primary care, prosthetics support, lab services, and in-person mental health care, expanding teams compared with earlier service levels. Tourism Recovery & Health Impacts: CNMI leaders urged Congress to keep visa-free travel for the islands, citing a steep drop in visitor arrivals and hotel occupancy taxes after Super Typhoon Sinlaku—an economic hit that can ripple into community health resources.
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