NMI News Service
IOC Adopts Policy Restricting Women's Olympic Competition to Biological Females
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- IOC Adopts Policy Restricting Women's Olympic Competition to Biological Females
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- The International Olympic Committee has adopted a new policy restricting women's Olympic competition to biological females, determined through SRY gene screening.
"Biological sex, which is divided into categories (Male and Female, based on their reproductive biology, including their sex chromosomes, gonads and hormones), is distinct from gender identity, which is a person’s sense of themselves as a woman or a man or neither/non-binary."
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- Guam Adds 750 Jobs in Latest Quarter as Hotel and Construction Sectors Lead Gains
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Guam added 750 jobs last quarter and hotel workers are taking home more pay — but the GDOL director says global uncertainty and the Iran war could create new headwinds. Full story at the link.
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- CUC Warns of Water Pressure Fluctuations in Kagman, Papago and San Vicente on Monday
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Heads up, Kagman, Papago and San Vicente residents — CUC says you may experience low water pressure Monday, March 30, while construction work is underway from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. No outage is expected. Full advisory at the link.
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- Federal Government Proposes Critical Habitat Designation for 22 Endangered Species Across CNMI, Guam
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Fish and Wildlife Service, critical habitat, CNMI, Guam, endangered species, fadang, Pacific sheath-tailed bat, Rota blue damselfly, Marianas, Federal Register, public comment, environmental law
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- Legislature Overrides Veto, Enacting Youth Congress-Backed Language Education Law
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- The CNMI Legislature has overridden the governor's veto and enacted a law strengthening Chamorro and Carolinian language education in public schools — and it started with the Youth Congress. Full story at the link.
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- Coast Guard, DPS Conduct Joint Maritime Operations in Saipan Waters
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- The Coast Guard and CNMI partners just wrapped five days of joint maritime operations in Saipan — including a first-ever joint patrol of the Port of Saipan. Full story at the link.
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- Moylan Introduces Bill to Include Guam in Federal Nuclear Fallout Compensation Program
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Congressman Moylan has introduced a bill to finally include Guam in the federal program that compensates communities exposed to nuclear fallout — decades after 67 atmospheric tests left radioactive contamination across the Pacific. Full story at the link.
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- MVA, MTEC Bring Tourism Education to Dandan Middle School Seventh-Graders
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Seventh-graders at Dandan Middle School learned what tourism means to the Marianas economy last week when MVA and MTEC brought their annual education outreach to the classroom. Full story at the link.
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- King-Hinds Urges CNMI Residents to Comment on Proposed Federal Critical Habitat Rule
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- 5:18
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- The federal government is proposing to designate nearly 60,000 acres in the CNMI and Guam as critical habitat for 22 endangered species — and Congresswoman King-Hinds wants you to know what it means for your land before the June 22 comment deadline. Full story at the link.
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- Trump Reschedules Beijing Summit With Xi Jinping for May 14-15 | Iran War Update
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing on May 14-15 for a rescheduled summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the White House confirmed Wednesday. The original China trip was delayed after the U.S. and Israel launched military operations against Iran on February 28. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt suggested the Iran conflict could reach an endgame before Trump departs, citing the administration's four-to-six week estimate. The summit is seen as a key moment for U.S.-China trade relations, though it has been complicated by Trump's push to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing war.
#Trump #China #XiJinping #Beijing #IranWar #USChina #StraitOfHormuz #APNews #NMINewsService
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- T'way Air to Suspend Seoul-Saipan Flights May Through October, Citing Fuel Costs, Travel Uncertainty
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- 0:18
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Breaking: T'way Air is suspending its Seoul-Saipan flights from May through October, cutting the CNMI's connections to its top source market in half. Governor Apatang calls air service the lifeline of the Commonwealth. Full story at the link.
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- Op-Ed: Fleas, Ticks, and the Wildlife We Share Space With
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- 0:15
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Found raccoon tracks on her sauna, pulled six ticks off herself — and now our columnist Dr. MJ Wixsom has some thoughts on flea and tick prevention for your pets. Hint: that bargain product at the store may not be doing what you think. Full column at the link.
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- CUC Warns of Sewer Odor in Sadog Tasi and Puerto Rico Areas This Weekend
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- 0:15
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Heads up, Sadog Tasi and Puerto Rico residents — CUC says a sewage odor is expected in your area from Friday through Monday as the Sadog Tasi Wastewater Treatment Plant starts up its digester aerator unit. It's temporary. Full story at the link.
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- Guam Governor's Office Addresses DRT System Problems, Vendor Dispute
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- 0:15
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- The Guam Governor's Office is acknowledging problems with the Department of Revenue and Taxation's tax system — and says a vendor dispute is currently under review. No fault has been assigned yet, but the administration says the system must work. Full story at the link
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- Bar Association Releases Scores for Three Judicial Nominees; San Nicolas Leads in Attorney Support
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- 0:15
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- The Northern Marianas Bar Association has released its attorney evaluation scores for the three judges Governor Apatang nominated to fill court vacancies. The numbers show a clear frontrunner — and a tight race for one of the seats. Full story at the link.
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- Guam Supreme Court Rejects AG Bid to Move Hospital Authority Case
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- 0:15
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- The Guam Supreme Court has shut down the Attorney General's attempt to move a major hospital authority case to federal court. The case stays on Guam — and arguments are set for May. Full story at the link.
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- NMIVA to Host Volleyball Clinic With Korean Coaches at Marianas High School
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Young volleyball players on Saipan have a big opportunity coming up — a two-day clinic hosted by NMIVA with special guest coaches all the way from Korea. Open to boys and girls ages 12-21. Registration is open now. Full story at the link.
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- Airport disruptions abound as senators chase deal to end Homeland Security budget standoff
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Long lines at airports across the U.S. are getting worse as senators scramble to end the Homeland Security shutdown. A deal is taking shape — but Democrats say it doesn't go far enough on reining in ICE. Full story at the link.
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- Good Morning Marianas March 25, 2026
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- 1:35:42
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- #NMINewsService #SaipanNews #CNMINews #MarianasNews #PacificNews #IslandNews #BreakingNews #LocalNews #USTerritoryNews #NewsUpdate #WatchNow #Saipan #NorthernMarianaIslands #CNMI #Tinian #Rota #MarianasStrong #MarianasProud #IslandLife #IslandCommunity #ChamorroCulture #CarolinianCulture #IslandVoices #PacificIslanders #MarianasCulture #GoodMorningMarianas #LiveFromSaipan #MarianasMorningShow #CommunityTalk #IslandRadio #CNMISports #SaipanBasketball #HighSchoolSports #CNMIGov #CNMIPolitics #CNMICourt #SaipanEvents #IslandFestival #LocalHeroes #Palau #pacificminigames2025 #PacificGames #September11th #NFL #BillsMafia #deepseamining #settlementfund #taiwan #venezuela
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- FULL PRESS CONFERENCE: DOC Commissioner: Corrections Officer, Suspect Arrested for Contraband
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- 22:26
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- A corrections officer and a female suspect are in custody after an attempted smuggling of meth, marijuana, tobacco and food into the CNMI Department of Corrections facility. Commissioner Anthony Torres called a press conference Wednesday to address it directly — and had a blunt message for his staff. Full story at the link.
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- DOC Commissioner: Corrections Officer, Female Suspect Arrested for Contraband Smuggling
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- A corrections officer and a female suspect are in custody after an attempted smuggling of meth, marijuana, tobacco and food into the CNMI Department of Corrections facility. Commissioner Anthony Torres called a press conference Wednesday to address it directly — and had a blunt message for his staff. Full story at the link.
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- Saipan Attorney Backs Judge Camacho for Presiding Judge, Rebukes AG's Opposition
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- A Saipan attorney with nearly 30 years before the CNMI Superior Court is backing Judge Joseph Camacho for Presiding Judge — and taking direct aim at the Attorney General's opposition to the nomination. Full story at the link.
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- Good Morning Marianas March 24, 2026
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- 1:35:22
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- #NMINewsService #SaipanNews #CNMINews #MarianasNews #PacificNews #IslandNews #BreakingNews #LocalNews #USTerritoryNews #NewsUpdate #WatchNow #Saipan #NorthernMarianaIslands #CNMI #Tinian #Rota #MarianasStrong #MarianasProud #IslandLife #IslandCommunity #ChamorroCulture #CarolinianCulture #IslandVoices #PacificIslanders #MarianasCulture #GoodMorningMarianas #LiveFromSaipan #MarianasMorningShow #CommunityTalk #IslandRadio #CNMISports #SaipanBasketball #HighSchoolSports #CNMIGov #CNMIPolitics #CNMICourt #SaipanEvents #IslandFestival #LocalHeroes #Palau #pacificminigames2025 #PacificGames #September11th #NFL #BillsMafia #deepseamining #settlementfund #taiwan #venezuela
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- CUC Restores Water Service to Rota After E. Coli Detection
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Water is back on for Rota residents affected by last week's E. coli detection. CUC says testing confirmed the raw water source is now clear and all services have been restored. Full story at the link.
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- Tsunami Risk for the Marianas Is Real, and the Myths Around It Could Get People Killed
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- The Mariana Trench won't save us. Neither will the reef. NWS Guam's Landon Aydlett breaks down the real tsunami risk for the Marianas — and debunks the myths that could cost lives if people believe them. Full story at the link.
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- NWS Guam: Showers, Surf Advisories to Ease Across Marianas Through Week
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Scattered showers and breezy trades are hanging around the CNMI today, but NWS Guam says drier weather is coming later in the week. Rip current risk remains high along east-facing beaches. Full outlook at the link.
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- Saipan Chamber Writes Federal Officials in Defense of EVS-TAP Program
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- The Saipan Chamber of Commerce is pushing back on recent congressional criticism of EVS-TAP, writing directly to three federal cabinet secretaries with data showing the program has a 0.25 percent overstay rate and that birth tourism has dropped sharply. Full story at the link.
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- FULL INTERVIEW: Author Dan King
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- 52:44
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Author Dan King has interviewed 105 Japanese WWII veterans and this week he brought their stories back to Saipan. He stopped by Good Morning Marianas to talk about "The Iron Graves of Saipan" and what flipping the coin of history really looks like. Full story at the link.
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- Author Dan King Brings WWII's Other Side to Saipan
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Author Dan King has interviewed 105 Japanese WWII veterans and this week he brought their stories back to Saipan. He stopped by Good Morning Marianas to talk about "The Iron Graves of Saipan" and what flipping the coin of history really looks like. Full story at the link.
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- Saipan Chamber Wraps Career Pathways Internship Program After Successful Year
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- 92 students. 28 industry partners. Six commitment tracks. The Saipan Chamber of Commerce has wrapped its 2025-2026 Career Pathways Internship Program — and several interns walked away with jobs. Full story at the link.
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- King-Hinds Marks Covenant's 50th Anniversary on House Floor
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- On the 50th anniversary of the Covenant, Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to honor the document that made the CNMI what it is today. Full story at the link.
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- Moylan Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Speed Up Military Discharge Reviews for Veterans with PTSD, TBI
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Congressman Moylan is fighting to fix a broken system for veterans. His new bipartisan bill targets years-long delays in military discharge reviews, especially for those dealing with PTSD and traumatic brain injuries. Full story at the link.
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- CHamoru Commission Features New Read-Along for Mes CHamoru
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- In honor of Mes CHamoru, the Kumisión i Fino' CHamoru is featuring a new read-along — Ai si Kai by Frances Balajadia — a story about grandparents, grandchildren and the power of language to connect generations. Full story at the link.
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- The Covenant: A Promise to Our People, A Commitment to Our Future
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- As the CNMI marks 50 years of the Covenant, independent congressional candidate Galvin Sablan Deleon Guerrero says the promise of that document is still ahead of us — and pledges to fight for its full measure in Washington. Full statement at the link.
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- World Meteorological Day Marked Monday With Focus on the Power of Observation
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Today is World Meteorological Day — and for island communities like ours, accurate weather observation isn't just science, it's survival. This year's theme: "Observing Today, Protecting Tomorrow." Full story at the link.
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- CNMI Marks Covenant's 50th Anniversary With Full Day of Events Today
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Today is Covenant Day — and the CNMI is marking 50 years with a full slate of events, from a documentary screening featuring founding father Pete A. Tenorio to a trivia night at the Crowne Plaza. Here's what's on tap. Full story at the link.
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- The Covenant at 50: How the Northern Mariana Islands Became a U.S. Commonwealth
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- 2026 marks 50 years since the Covenant between the CNMI and the United States was approved by Congress. It's the document that defines almost everything about how these islands are governed — and it's still being debated today. Full explainer and timeline at the link.
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- Criminal Cases Against Former Governor Torres Dismissed With Prejudice After Civil Settlement
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- The criminal cases against former Governor Ralph DLG. Torres have been dismissed with prejudice. A civil settlement of $23,745 — representing the difference between premium and economy airfares — closes the matter with no admission of wrongdoing. The dismissal comes four days after Torres filed to run for governor again. Full story at the link
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- Babui Catching Contest at the Gilitas Festival in Rota March 21, 2026
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Catching a babui in Luta is harder than you might think. This one gave the first contestant a run for his money last night at the Gilitas Festival...and more! #bisitaluta #bibagilita #farfromordinary #repjulieogo
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- Good Morning Marianas March 20, 2026
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- 1:33:50
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- #NMINewsService #SaipanNews #CNMINews #MarianasNews #PacificNews #IslandNews #BreakingNews #LocalNews #USTerritoryNews #NewsUpdate #WatchNow #Saipan #NorthernMarianaIslands #CNMI #Tinian #Rota #MarianasStrong #MarianasProud #IslandLife #IslandCommunity #ChamorroCulture #CarolinianCulture #IslandVoices #PacificIslanders #MarianasCulture #GoodMorningMarianas #LiveFromSaipan #MarianasMorningShow #CommunityTalk #IslandRadio #CNMISports #SaipanBasketball #HighSchoolSports #CNMIGov #CNMIPolitics #CNMICourt #SaipanEvents #IslandFestival #LocalHeroes #Palau #pacificminigames2025 #PacificGames #September11th #NFL #BillsMafia #deepseamining #settlementfund #taiwan #venezuela
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- Former Governor Torres Returns with Educator Jones as Running Mate
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Former Governor Ralph DLG. Torres is running for governor again and he's bringing educator Benjamin Mendiola Jones Jr. along as his lieutenant governor candidate. The pair filed their intent with the CNMI Republican Party on March 15. Full story here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/ralph-torres-benjamin-mendiola-jones-cnmi-governor-republican-2026/
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- Good Morning Marianas March 19, 2026
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- 55:29
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- #NMINewsService #SaipanNews #CNMINews #MarianasNews #PacificNews #IslandNews #BreakingNews #LocalNews #USTerritoryNews #NewsUpdate #WatchNow #Saipan #NorthernMarianaIslands #CNMI #Tinian #Rota #MarianasStrong #MarianasProud #IslandLife #IslandCommunity #ChamorroCulture #CarolinianCulture #IslandVoices #PacificIslanders #MarianasCulture #GoodMorningMarianas #LiveFromSaipan #MarianasMorningShow #CommunityTalk #IslandRadio #CNMISports #SaipanBasketball #HighSchoolSports #CNMIGov #CNMIPolitics #CNMICourt #SaipanEvents #IslandFestival #LocalHeroes #Palau #pacificminigames2025 #PacificGames #September11th #NFL #BillsMafia #deepseamining #settlementfund #taiwan #venezuela
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- Senate Confirms Nomination Hearing for Mullin as DHS Secretary
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- The Senate confirmation hearing for Markwayne Mullin as DHS Secretary opened with a direct confrontation over his past comments appearing to justify the assault on Sen. Rand Paul — and got more contentious from there, with questions about classified overseas travel and a 32-day DHS partial shutdown with 260,000 federal employees going without pay. Full story at the link.
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- After quieter weeks, Taiwan reports large-scale Chinese military aircraft presence near the island
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- After weeks of unusually low Chinese military flight activity near Taiwan — coinciding with China's legislative session and possible diplomatic signaling ahead of a Trump visit — Taiwan's defense ministry reported 26 Chinese military aircraft near the island Saturday, with 16 entering its air defense zone. Full story at the link.
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- CNMI National Guard Proposal Gains Momentum; Senator Proposes Former Marianas Resort as Facility
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- 0:08
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- A CNMI National Guard is moving from vision to reality — a formal working group is being established to outline the unit's structure and mission. Senator Celina Babauta is also proposing the former Marianas Resort as the facility and a Tanapag Harbor expansion to support regional defense and commerce. Full story at the link.
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- King-Hinds Opens 2026 Congressional Art Competition for CNMI High School Students
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- 0:08
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- CNMI high school students: your art could hang in the U.S. Capitol for a year. Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds has opened the 2026 Congressional Art Competition with the theme "Our Golden Chapter: 50 Years of the Covenant." Deadline is April 17. Full details at the link.
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- NMTech Opens Mid-Spring 2026 Enrollment Through April 2
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- NMTech is now enrolling for Mid-Spring 2026. Baking and Pastry and NCCER Core Fundamentals classes start April 20, registration closes April 2. Scholarships available for NCCER courses. Full details at the link.
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- Singapore-Based Pharmaceutical Company Plans $35M-$100M Investment Manufacturing Facility in Saipan
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- The CNMI's first pharmaceutical manufacturing facility could be coming to Saipan. A Singapore-based company with 30 years of operating history has submitted a qualifying certificate application for a facility that could bring $35 to $55 million in initial investment and more than 150 jobs across all phases. Full story at the link.
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- King-Hinds Asks Energy Secretary to Address Fuel Cost Crisis in CNMI and Pacific Territories
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- 0:08
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Gas on Saipan is $6.37 a gallon. On Rota and Tinian it's as high as $8.50. Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds is asking the U.S. Department of Energy to work with her on a coordinated federal approach to bring those prices down. Full story at the link.
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- Moylan: White House Authorizes 60-Day Jones Act Waiver for Oil and Fuel Shipments
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- The White House has authorized a 60-day Jones Act waiver for oil and fuel shipments — Congressman James Moylan says the move will help stabilize fuel supply and ease energy costs for Guam families amid global disruptions tied to the conflict with Iran. Full story at the link.
