Scheduled water service interruption for Tinian on Sept. 27

(Commonwealth Utilities Corporation) — There will be a scheduled water service interruption on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Areas affected: San Jose Village, Subdivision, District, Broadway Estates/Housing, Carolinas...

Flights for the Guam-Cebu route to begin and flights on the Busan-Saipan route for the Chuseok holiday

Good news for tourism in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands comes in the form of additional flights. Philippine Airlines will launch three flights a week between Guam and Cebu. Sen. Jesse A. Lujan, chairman of the 38th Guam Legislature’s...

Invasive species intercepted at Saipan port

(CBS) — Customs and Biosecurity officers at the Port of Saipan intercepted and contained two black widow spiders aboard the vessel APL Islander on Sept. 17, 2025, during what began as a routine inspection. The APL Islander arrived at 7 a.m. and...

Scheduled power service interruption for Tinian

(Commonwealth Utilities Corporation) — There will be a scheduled power service interruption on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Areas affected: Feeder 3 (portions of San Jose Village, Subdivision, Broadway Estates, Marpo Valley,...

5 Saipan, Yap, Pohnpei students get total $50K as 2025-2026 APIA Scholars-Bank of Guam cohort

Bank of Guam announced that five students from Saipan, Yap and Pohnpei will receive a combined $50,000 over four years as 2025-2026 APIA Scholars–Bank of Guam cohort. In a release, Bank of Guam said this marks another milestone in its long...

Judge wants governor, Finance chief to report on Settlement Fund payments

THE District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands has issued an order requiring Gov. David M. Apatang and CNMI Finance Secretary Tracy Norita to personally appear at an upcoming status hearing regarding the NMI Settlement Fund. In her order last...

NMC Rota and Rota SBDC aim to inspire future entrepreneurs

(CNMI SBDC) — Northern Marianas College’s Rota Center and the Rota Small Business Development Center collaborated to host the “Student Welcome and Small Biz Pop-Up” on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the NMC Rota Center. This...

Report exposes deep healthcare gaps in the Northern Mariana Islands justice system

On June 25, 2025, the Northern Mariana Islands Advisory Committee to the US Commission on Civil Rights released a report that paints a stark picture of healthcare access within the NMI’s justice system. The study, Examining Access to Adequate...

Pleasanton Road road project sparks frustration as medians cause accidents, hinders business access

SAN ANTONIO – A median project on Pleasanton Road intended to improve pedestrian safety has frustrated residents and business owners on the South Side. They told KSAT that the tight medians and narrow turnarounds have caused accidents, damaged...

Scheduled water service interruption for Tinian on Sept. 20

(Commonwealth Utilities Corporation) — There will be a scheduled water service interruption on Tinian, this Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Areas affected: San Jose Village, Subdivision, District, Broadway Estates/Housing,...

10 countries and territories where the US dollar is the official currency

Did you know that the influence of the US dollar stretches far beyond America’s borders. Not only is it the official currency of the United States, it is also one of the world’s strongest and most trusted forms of money. Governments across the...

CNMI SBDC, Saipan Chamber Armed Forces Committee partner to launch Operation: Business Excellence

(CNMI SBDC) — The CNMI Small Business Development Center Network at Northern Marianas College, in partnership with the Saipan Chamber of Commerce’s Armed Forces Committee, proudly announces Operation: Business Excellence, a specialized training...

MANGO to host workshop on financial management for nonprofits

(MANGO) — The Marianas Alliance of Non-Governmental Organizations invites the community to join a free workshop on “Financial Management for Nonprofits” happening on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in the MANGO resource room....

 Tinian’s digital transformation

Saipan— Beyond its growing military importance, the island of Tinian is strategically positioning itself to evolve from a traditional tourist destination into a dynamic digital hub. This transformation is a direct result of pairing high-speed...

USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) crew completes successful operational period, support GIUE in Tinian

SANTA RITA, Guam — The USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) crew completed a robust operational period from Aug. 11 to Sept. 1, patrolling the maritime borders of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) to ensure border security...

Saipan’s Enbo Liu named to University Singers

GREENVILLE, SC (BJU) — Enbo Liu has been named to Bob Jones University's University Singers, BJU's largest choral organization. Liu, a resident of Saipan, is a freshman majoring in Premed/Predent. All students at BJU are welcome to audition for...

Steve Coogan's wild life behind the scenes from rock star flings to Saipan

It was the bust-up of bust-ups. The grudge match of grudge matches. The moment where a nation's hopes hung by the actions of two men. And in the end, a lot of hearts were broken – and most of the action took place while we were in bed. The...

$130M Tinian Casino Project’s Titanic Failure Sparks Investor Lawsuit

Posted on: September 15, 2025, 06:10h. Last updated on: September 15, 2025, 06:10h. Investors allege false promises and EB-5 visa fraud Lawsuit claims $64 million loaned without repayment safeguards Casino project promoted jobs, tourism but never...

EUCON strengthens partnership with Bank of the Federated States of Micronesia to drive NMI’s economic future

Christopher Schlarman, chief lending officer of the Bank of the Federated States of Micronesia; Roberta F. Garachbar, chief executive officer of BFSM; and Dr. Christian Wei, president of EUCON. EUCON photo EUCON International University has...

Roy Keane net worth after Manchester United legend makes astonishing financial admission

Since bursting onto the scene as a youngster with Nottingham Forest in the early 1990's, Roy Keane has been a continuous presence in Irish sporting life. Throughout the 90's and 2000's, Keane was Sir Alex Ferguson's general on the pitch for...