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Governor Ralph Torres Commemorates 9/11
News from American Memorial Park – In an earlier ceremony Governor Ralph Torres signed a proclamation commemorating 9/11, reminding us that freedom comes with a…
Westpac to help with sea tutle and shark issues requested by CNMI
The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council yesterday responded to the request by acting governor Victor B. Hocog for assistance to address sea turtle regulations…
CNMI named China’s No. 5 desirable destination
The Northern Mariana Islands of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota ranks in the Top 5 in a nationwide market survey of “Top 100 Most Desirable Destinations…
Docomo Pacific 100 pct restored in CNMI
After nine months of actively working toward maintenance and repairs in the CNMI due to the devastation caused by Typhoon Soudelor back in August 2015,…
US flag dedicated to Jordan flown on Capitol building
A flag purchased with the assistance of Delegate Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Ind-MP) by former Saipan lawyer and windsurfer Timothy MB Farrell flies over the…
CNMI’s handgun, handgun ammunition ban declared unconstitutional
U.S. District Court for the NMI Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona has declared unconstitutional the CNMI Weapons Control Act that prohibits all residents from obtaining…
Over 200 job positions available at BSI
There are over 200 job positions needing to be filled within Best Sunshine International, Ldt. affording employment opportunities for jobseekers eager to be part of…
CUC Customer Care Center to open this Saturday
The Commonwealth Utilities Corp. Customer Care Center will open for payment and token purchases this Saturday only, March 26, 2016, from 8am to 12pm, due…
Kilili makes case for Clinton ahead of Democratic caucus
In a statement yesterday Delegate Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Ind-MP) made the case for the Northern Marianas Democratic Party to choose Hillary Clinton for President…
Senator Paul A. Manglona is proposing a tax credit for business establishments that install security
According to Senate Bill 19-84, such cameras capture live events and provide a real and immediate benefit to those who choose to employ them in…
CNMI braces for worker shortage
Human resources, especially of upcoming developers, in the Commonwealth have in front of them challenges in filling up their positions in the coming years. …
Zika virus monitoring continues in Pacific
The Pacific Community, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation, has this week sent an update on the Zika virus infection to public health ministries…
240-day grace period for CW renewals finalized
The U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Jeh Johnson, has signed the final rule allowing CW-1 workers in the Northern Mariana Islands to keep working, if…
Bill seeks to expand AmeriCorps service coverage to FAS citizens
Delegate Madeleine Z. Bordallo (D-GU) has introduced federal legislation to extend eligibility for national service programs to citizens of the Freely Associated States who reside…
High court states publicly aggravated assault convictions
On Dec. 28, 2015, the Supreme Court affirmed the trial court’s judgment that convicted Arinna Reiong and Norna Tipingeni of aggravated assault and battery. …
$1.9M infrastructure funding released to A. Samoa
Interior Assistant Secretary for Insular Areas Esther Kia’aina announced yesterday the release of $1.9 million in Capital Improvement Projects grant funding to American Samoa through…
IT&E launches Saipan’s first 4G LTE network
IT&E officially launches today the CNMI’s first ever Long-Term Evolution Network, better known as LTE. This service is now available to all IT&E wireless customers…
Docomo Quiet As ITE Gathers Spped
ITE is taking all the limelight over Docomo. Must be beacuse of their super speed LTE upgrade.
Joeten Opens Deli in Dandan
Joeten continues to upgrade their stores. Most recent is a new deli restaurant at their Dandan store.
Farmers to receive documentation of USDA services
U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency state executive director Diane L. Ley reminds agricultural producers that FSA provides a receipt to customers who request…
USDA announces funding for high energy cost grants
U.S. Agriculture Undersecretary Lisa Mensah has announced the availability of up to $10 million in competitive grants to assist communities with extremely high energy costs.…
MYPros supports breast cancer awareness
October doesn’t just bring us spiced treats, candies and haunted attractions; it’s also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Throughout the month of October, the Marianas Young…
Typhoons Keep Coming
You would think based on the size of our island that it would be difficult for a typhoon to find us. Think again. …
UB40 Finally Commits to Ssipan Concert
UB40 has actually committed to appear in Saipan this February! Everyone was beginning to wonder if they'd ever show up. Well now we…
Did Ambrose Bennet Deserve Arrest Or Is Zero Tolerance Domestic Violence Law Bad?
It came as a shocker! Ambrose Bennett arrested! Domestic Violence! Saipan (CNMI) has a zero tolerance policy for domestic violence incidents. …
Petey Pablo Coming To Shaggy Show!
Petey Pablo, grammy award winning Hip Hop artist and star of America's # 1 televison show, Empire, has been added to th Saipan fund rasing…
Beware Of Carpetbaggers
In reminiscence of after civil war days when sales people, con men, and hustlers drifted aross the ruined cities of the USA's South, we also…
ITE Blames Generator For Dropped Calls – Slow Internet
ITE sent an SMS across their network explaining that it's gemerator problem causing dropped cars and poor service. Probably so, but they could use a…
FEMA – You’re No Santa Claus
FEMA officials became very arrogant at the Hyatt recently when they were asked to gve up their discounted luxury hotel ooms for some paying guests!…
Worst Job In Town – ITE Spokesperson
There are many unsung heroes in Saipan these days. Hundreds of volunteers go out every day to help distribute goods, hope, and cheer to those…
Cigarette Sales Are Down
No one seems too interested in this CNMI fact. But is the power outage actualy benefitting increasing our health? A A lot of local Chinese and…
Typhoon Atsani Moving Northwestardly Away
Last report from NOAA showesd Typhoon Atsani has taken a more northwestardly direction moving away from a date with Saipan. Whew! The skies look…