AGP Executive Report

Typhoon Bavi Recovery: The U.S. Coast Guard reopened the Port of Tinian to daylight-only commercial traffic, while VHF coverage remains limited because Rota and Saipan towers are still offline after Bavi. Rota Utilities Update: Commonwealth Utilities Corporation says water is fully restored on Rota and power damage assessments are ongoing, with restoration work continuing village by village. Storm Chasers in CNMI: International storm chaser Jordan Hall says Bavi’s Rota destruction ranks among the most extreme he’s seen, and he documented the aftermath with Aaron Rigsby. Local Arts & Culture: Bernice Shane Sabino was crowned CNMI’s Miss Asia-Pacific International 2026 delegate, set for Cebu City on Oct. 10. Sports: CNMI youth pickleball players were selected for the 2026 Pickleball World Cup in Da Nang, and Guam’s tennis teams notched results at the Oceania Cup in Papeete. Campus Life: Northern Marianas College will resume summer classes July 13 on Saipan and Tinian; Rota stays closed. Media/Entertainment: Michael Fassbender’s DMC Entertainment is expanding in Ireland after new investment tied to “Kneecap.”

Marianas Ports & Recovery: The U.S. Coast Guard has reopened the Port of Guam to round-the-clock cargo traffic after crews cleared hazards from a displaced navigation buoy, while the Port of Saipan and Tinian are also coming back online in stages; Tinian is daylight-only for now, and VHF communications remain limited as towers on Rota and Saipan are still offline. Rota Utilities Update: Commonwealth Utilities Corporation says water is fully restored on Rota, with power restoration and detailed damage assessments continuing after Super Typhoon Bavi’s direct hit. Storm Chasers’ View: International storm chasers Jordan Hall and Aaron Rigsby say Bavi’s destruction on Rota ranks among the most extreme they’ve ever seen, with damage compared to major tornado impacts. CNMI Spotlight (Arts & Community): Bernice Shane Sabino was crowned Miss Asia-Pacific International Northern Marianas 2026, earning the chance to represent the CNMI on Oct. 10 in Cebu City. Sports: CNMI youth pickleball players were selected for the 2026 Pickleball World Cup in Da Nang, and Guam’s tennis teams notched wins at the Oceania Cup in Papeete. Local Education: Northern Marianas College will resume summer semester classes July 13 on Saipan and Tinian; Rota remains closed.

Typhoon Bavi Recovery: The U.S. Coast Guard partially reopened the Port of Tinian to daylight-only commercial traffic, while VHF coverage improves on Guam thanks to restored communications; towers on Rota and Saipan remain offline after Bavi damage. Utilities Update: Commonwealth Utilities Corporation says water is back islandwide on Rota, with power damage assessments continuing as crews restore Saipan main lines and work through feeder and lateral repairs. Storm Chasers & Resilience: International storm chasers Jordan Hall and Aaron Rigsby say Bavi’s Rota destruction ranks among the most extreme they’ve seen, capturing drone footage of the aftermath. Local Spotlight: Bernice Shane Sabino was crowned CNMI’s Miss Asia-Pacific International 2026 delegate. Sports: CNMI youth pickleball players were selected for the 2026 Pickleball World Cup in Da Nang. Campus Life: Northern Marianas College will resume summer classes July 13 on Saipan and Tinian, with Rota still closed. Arts & Culture: America 250 honored winners of the American Heroes Student Art Contest at a Washington, D.C. ceremony.

Storm Update: Super Typhoon Bavi is now bearing down on Taiwan and China after killing more than a dozen in Philippine landslides, while the Marianas focus on recovery after Bavi’s Category 5 hit to Rota. Ports & Comms: The U.S. Coast Guard reopened the Port of Tinian to daylight commercial traffic, and VHF coverage is improving on Guam as Mt. Alutom connectivity returns—though Rota and Saipan towers remain offline. Utilities: Rota water has been restored, but power damage assessments are ongoing, with restoration work continuing across Saipan feeders and laterals. On-the-Ground Storytelling: Storm chasers captured Rota’s destruction and resilience, describing the damage as among the most extreme they’ve seen. Local Spotlight: Bernice Shane Sabino was crowned CNMI Miss Asia-Pacific International 2026, and CNMI youth athletes were selected for the 2026 Pickleball World Cup in Da Nang. Community & Recovery: Northern Marianas College will resume summer classes July 13 on Saipan and Tinian, while the Rota campus stays closed. Sports: Nathania Tan set a new CNMI record at the Oceania Half Marathon Championships.

Education & Campuses: Northern Marianas College will resume summer semester classes on Monday, July 13, with Saipan and Tinian reopening then; the Rota campus stays closed longer as recovery continues, while fall classes are still set to begin Sept. 8. Public Health Watch: A new report warns that missing CDC data and vanished federal webpages are creating dangerous blind spots for disease tracking and prevention. Typhoon Recovery & Ports: After Super Typhoon Bavi, the U.S. Coast Guard reset Port Heavy Weather Condition WHISKEY for Guam, reopening the Port of Guam to 24/7 commercial traffic, as crews clear hazards like a displaced buoy; assessments continue for Tinian and Rota. Power & Daily Life: Saipan power restoration updates show several feeder lines back online, but the grid remains in the restoration phase with possible weak points. Sports: Nathania (Tania) Tan set a new Northern Marianas national record in the Oceania Half Marathon Championships, and Guam’s tennis teams competed in the Oceania Cup in Tahiti. Arts & Film (Ireland ties): Michael Fassbender’s DMC Entertainment is expanding its Dublin operation after investment tied to “Kneecap,” adding a Dublin-based executive producer to support new projects.

Typhoon Bavi Recovery & Port Updates: The U.S. Coast Guard reopened the Port of Guam to 24/7 commercial traffic as Port Heavy Weather Condition WHISKEY was reset, after crews cleared hazards including a buoy moved off the channel; teams are also continuing assessments across Saipan, Tinian and Rota to get ports back to normal. Rota’s Long Road Back: Rota is still dealing with widespread damage after Bavi, with officials warning power restoration could take up to three months and residents lining up for rationed water. Utilities Restoration in Saipan: CUC reported progress restoring primary main lines on Saipan, while warning the system remains in the restoration phase and weak points could fail as more areas are energized. Next Weather Watch: Forecasters urged residents to stay calm about Invest 97W, warning against overreacting to early model projections. Sports (CNMI Spotlight): Guam’s women’s tennis team beat the Cook Islands in doubles at the Oceania Cup, while the men fell to host Tahiti. Arts & Entertainment: Irish director Rich Peppiatt is gearing up to film “Bad Bridgets,” with Netflix distribution and a high-profile cast that includes Steve Coogan (recently in Saipan).

Typhoon Bavi Recovery: Rota is starting the long rebuild after a Category 5 hit left “majority devastation,” with officials saying power could take up to three months and residents still lining up for water as CUC rationing continues. Port & Power Updates: The U.S. Coast Guard is working to clear hazards and reopen shipping—Guam’s commercial port stayed closed after a buoy drifted into the channel, while Saipan’s port was reset to allow 24/7 cargo operations. Next Weather Watch: Forecasters are urging calm over Invest 97W, warning people not to overread early model projections after Bavi’s aftermath. Hurricane Season Outlook: Colorado State University downgraded the Atlantic season to “well below-normal,” citing a strengthening El Niño. Local Human Interest: Ninth-grader Zian Lavarias kept a 178-day daily running streak alive through travel disruptions and indoor running during Super Typhoon Sinlaku. Arts & Entertainment (Off-Island): Film news notes Rich Peppiatt’s Netflix-distributed follow-up “Bad Bridgets” with a major cast. Citizenship Debate: Supreme Court birthright citizenship fallout continues as Trump allies and officials argue over “birth tourism,” with enforcement and investigations mentioned.

Arts & Film: Irish director Rich Peppiatt is gearing up to shoot “Bad Bridgets,” a follow-up to “Kneecap,” with Netflix distribution and a high-profile cast that includes Alison Oliver, Emilia Jones, and Colin Farrell (plus Steve Coogan, who recently appeared in Saipan). Marianas Ports & Safety: The U.S. Coast Guard reset Port Heavy Weather Condition WHISKEY for Saipan, reopening the port to 24/7 commercial traffic and cargo operations, while teams work to clear channel hazards like displaced buoys and damaged navigation boards. Power Restoration After Typhoon Bavi: CUC reports key Saipan feeder lines back online, but warns the system is still in restoration with possible weak points; meanwhile Rota faces a long recovery after Bavi damaged more than half the island, with power potentially taking up to three months. Storm Impact: Tens of thousands remain without power across Guam and the Northern Marianas after Bavi, with no deaths reported, but widespread outages and water disruption continue. Policy & Citizenship Debate: A former author of Trump’s birthright citizenship order says the Supreme Court ruling won’t end the fight over how citizenship is defined.

Storm Recovery in CNMI: Super Typhoon Bavi left Rota with “more than half” of homes, businesses, and government facilities damaged, and officials warn power could take two to three months to restore; there were no fatalities, but reports of non-fatal injuries and widespread roof and utility damage are coming in. Power, Water, and Connectivity: Across Guam and the Northern Marianas, tens of thousands were without electricity as downed lines and broken pipelines knocked out water and mobile service, with Rota residents lining up for rationed drinking water. Coast Guard Port Checks: U.S. Coast Guard crews are assessing aids to navigation and channel hazards in Guam and Saipan, working toward reopening ports to daylight operations once it’s safe. Regional Weather Watch: South Korea is bracing for rough seas, heavy rain, and strong winds as Bavi’s large system moves toward East Asia. Elsewhere in the Pacific and Beyond: China’s extreme weather toll climbed after tornadoes and flooding, while leaders urged “all-out” rescue efforts; the broader Pacific is also seeing a major marine heat wave that could fuel more intense storms.

Typhoon Bavi Aftermath (CNMI/Guam): Super Typhoon Bavi tore through the Marianas, leaving tens of thousands without power on Guam and the Northern Marianas, with Rota hit hardest after 180 mph winds downed trees and power lines and wrecked water systems; residents reported no electricity, no running water, and spotty mobile service, and officials said there were no confirmed deaths. Recovery & Port Updates: The U.S. Coast Guard is still assessing aids to navigation and channel conditions across the Marianas, working toward reopening ports to daylight operations once it’s safe. Local Impact (Rota): Rota officials warned damage could take months to repair, with CUC rationing water and long lines forming for drinking water as power restoration remains uncertain. Regional Weather Watch: While Bavi moves on, forecasters warn the storm’s size can still bring rough seas and heavy weather to parts of East Asia, and China is also dealing with separate tornado and flooding disasters. Pacific Context: RIMPAC 2026 continues in the Pacific, with major multinational naval drills running through July 31.

Super Typhoon Bavi: Category 5-equivalent winds (up to about 180 mph) tore through Rota as the storm’s eye passed directly over the island, with Guam, Tinian, and Saipan also hit hard; officials urged residents to shelter and avoid windows as power outages, flooding, and dangerous seas followed. Local Preparedness & Shelters: Guam and CNMI activated top readiness levels, opened evacuation centers, and pushed real-time updates through the National Weather Service and joint information teams as conditions deteriorated. Aftermath Signals: Early reports point to “major” damage on Rota and widespread outages across the Marianas, with leaders preparing damage assessments as the storm moved away. Broader Context: A separate report warns the Pacific is in a major marine heat wave that can fuel more extreme weather, while China faced deadly flooding and tornadoes from Typhoon Maysak.

Super Typhoon Bavi: Category 5-equivalent winds tore through Rota as the storm’s eye passed over the island Monday morning, with officials reporting “major damages,” power outages, and difficult communications; forecasters warned of catastrophic conditions across the Northern Marianas and Guam, urging residents to shelter and stay away from windows and the sea. Local Preparedness & Shelters: Guam and CNMI emergency teams pushed Condition of Readiness updates, opened shelters, and kept residents tuned to NWS briefings and joint information centers as outages and flooding risks rose. Aftermath Watch: As Bavi pulled away later Monday, intense winds and debris hazards were still expected, with leaders promising damage assessments and continued public safety guidance. Sports & Culture Resilience: Saipan is set to host the YONEX Northern Marianas Open and Crowne Plaza Saipan International badminton tournaments—an international return after recovery from Super Typhoon Sinlaku—signaling a comeback for events and visitors. Pacific Context: A new push for “Pacific resilience” and more consistent engagement by U.S. allies highlights how storms and geopolitics are reshaping priorities across the region.

Super Typhoon Bavi: Category 5 conditions are hitting the Northern Marianas, with the storm’s eyewall passing over Rota and officials urging residents to shelter in interior rooms and stay away from windows as Guam, Saipan and Tinian also face typhoon-force winds. Emergency Readiness: Guam moved into Condition of Readiness 1 and Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness 1, with shelters opening and guidance to finish preparations, remain indoors, and avoid the water as destructive winds and dangerous seas are expected for hours. Local Response: Rota officials say they’ve been canvassing remote communities, opening shelters, and coordinating transport help, while Guam and CNMI information teams push frequent updates on track and outages. Sports & Culture (after the storm): With recovery underway from Super Typhoon Sinlaku, Saipan is set to host international badminton again—an early sign of the islands’ return to events.

Super Typhoon Bavi: Bavi has rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm and is heading toward the Marianas, with Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan under typhoon warnings and damaging winds expected within 24 hours; officials say track shifts could still change impacts, so residents should stay indoors and seek shelter if needed. Guam Readiness: Guam is moving into Condition of Readiness 1 at noon Sunday, with destructive winds possible within 12 hours; residents are urged to finish preparations and avoid the water. CNMI Emergency Updates: CNMI’s emergency operations center reports very dangerous Category 4/5 conditions approaching, including a tropical storm warning for Alamagan and watches for Pagan and Agrihan. Shelters & Services: Emergency shelters are opening in Guam, and Bank of Hawai‘i is temporarily closing Guam and Saipan branches starting Monday, while call centers and online banking remain available. Arts & Community (July 4): America’s 250th birthday celebrations continued nationwide despite extreme heat and weather disruptions, including a major Independence Day “time capsule” ceremony in Philadelphia and the America250 plan to stream the Times Square ball drop eight times across U.S. time zones. Entertainment Spotlight: Local anxiety and recovery efforts are colliding with the storm as Saipan residents brace after Sinlaku, while CNMI’s cultural and creative events look to keep momentum where possible.

Super Typhoon Bavi: CNMI and Guam residents are bracing as Bavi strengthens and is expected to bring typhoon-force conditions, with officials urging people to finish preparations and stay indoors as damaging winds near. Local Emergency Response: Saipan has declared a significant emergency, shelters are set to open, the Coast Guard is coordinating with local agencies, and the Disaster Distress Helpline is offering 24/7 crisis counseling ahead of the storm. Utilities & Services: CUC says it’s pushing Sinlaku recovery while racing pre-storm preparations, and Bank of Hawai‘i is temporarily closing Guam and Saipan branches starting July 6. Community & Culture: Liberation Day parade plans have been canceled as the storm threat grows, while residents’ anxiety and frustration are rising amid ongoing recovery from Sinlaku. Arts/Entertainment Angle: With America’s 250th celebrations and big public events disrupted by weather elsewhere, the focus in the Marianas is shifting from festivities to survival and readiness.

Typhoon & Emergency Prep: Super Typhoon Bavi is rapidly intensifying and is expected to pass through the southern Marianas as a Category 5 system Monday morning, with typhoon warnings for Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan and residents urged to finish preparations and shelter early. Local Services Disruptions: Bank of Hawai‘i will temporarily close Guam and Saipan branches starting Monday, while the Coast Guard and local emergency teams coordinate “One Marianas” readiness. Community Support: The Disaster Distress Helpline is available 24/7 for crisis counseling ahead of Bavi, and CNMI shelters are set to open July 3 at 3 p.m. Arts & Culture Connection: A Kōwhai tree residency project highlights creative links across the Pacific, with a Tokyo photography residency exploring Olympic-era ideologies and nuclear legacies. Sports & Community Events: Saipan’s pickleball community is fundraising to send players to the World Cup in Vietnam, and local volleyball is pushing into finals after recovery-tournament wins. America250 Entertainment Buzz: Times Square’s July 4 celebration includes a rare eight-drop ball countdown starting with Guam/CNMI midnight, while CNMI residents are also watching how storm plans are reshaping holiday activities.