NMI News Service
Tenorio, Muña-Barnes Launch Gubernatorial Bid With Rally, Motorcade in Hagatña
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- Tenorio, Muña-Barnes Launch Gubernatorial Bid With Rally, Motorcade in Hagatña
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Josh Tenorio and Tina Muña-Barnes officially launched their Guam gubernatorial campaign Sunday with a rally drawing an estimated 2,000 supporters and a thousand-car motorcade. Here is what they said. Full story at the link.
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- CUC Schedules Power Outage in Gualo Rai for Thursday
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Heads up, Gualo Rai. CUC has scheduled a power outage along Gualo Rai Road this Thursday, March 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for pole installation work. Plan accordingly. Details at the link.
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- Scott Bill Would Strip Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Nationals, Closing Door on CNMI Waiver Programs
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- NMI News Service first reported on Sen. Rick Scott's push to end visa-free travel for Chinese nationals to U.S. territories. Now that the full bill text is out, the details reveal broader implications for CNMI tourism than his initial announcement suggested.
Full story here: https://www.nminewsservice.com/rick-scott-one-nation-one-visa-policy-act-cnmi-chinese-nationals/
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- MS Amadea to call at Saipan Tuesday during 146-day world cruise
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The MS Amadea is set to call in Saipan on Tuesday, March 3, as part of a world cruise route that has recently taken the vessel through the Marshall Islands, Chuuk, and Guam. The Marianas Visitors Authority says the ship is expected to bring 404 guests and 318 crew to the island.
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- Commonwealth Jubilee set for March 22-24 to mark 50th anniversary of the Covenant
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The CNMI America250 Commission has announced Commonwealth Jubilee, a three-day public event set for March 22-24 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Covenant and reflect on the Commonwealth’s history, heritage, and self-government.
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- King-Hinds says Trump address underscored stakes for CNMI in Washington
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds says President Donald Trump’s address to Congress underscored how decisions made in Washington can directly affect families and communities in the Commonwealth. She said meetings with Speaker Mike Johnson, Cabinet members, and fellow lawmakers reinforced the importance of keeping CNMI priorities front and center.
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- CUC warns of temporary sewer odor in Sadog Tasi, Puerto Rico on March 2
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- CUC says residents in the Sadog Tasi and Puerto Rico areas may notice a temporary sewage odor Monday, March 2, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. during startup work at the Sadog Tasi Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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- Hegseth says Scouting America agreed to policy changes to keep department support
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Pete Hegseth says Scouting America has agreed to a series of policy changes, including ending DEI-related language and revising membership rules, as his department weighs whether to continue its support over the next six months.
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- BOEM slides from Capitol Hill meeting detail offshore mineral leasing review process
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- BOEM’s presentation slides from this week’s Capitol Hill meeting give a closer look at the early federal review process for possible offshore mineral leasing tied to the CNMI and Guam. The materials outline the current stage, major public comment themes, and what would have to happen before any future lease sale could even be considered.
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- Guam employers given 90 days to post new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act signage
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The Guam Department of Labor is reminding employers with 15 or more workers to post new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act signage within 90 days. GDOL says full enforcement begins May 28, and inspectors may conduct site visits to check compliance.
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- S&P raises Guam GO debt rating to BB, assigns positive outlook
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- S&P Global Ratings has raised Guam’s general obligation debt rating to BB from BB- and assigned the island a positive outlook, citing stronger operating performance and rainy day reserves. But the agency also warned Guam remains exposed to federal policy shifts, tourism swings, and climate-related risks.
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- BOEM outlines next steps in CNMI offshore mineral leasing review during Capitol Hill meeting
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- 0:14
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Federal officials from the Department of the Interior and BOEM met with CNMI environmental experts in Capitol Hill this week to discuss offshore mineral leasing, public comment themes, and what comes next in the federal review process. NMI News Service
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- FULL ADDRESS: President Trump says U.S. military has begun major combat operations in Iran
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- 8:06
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- President Donald Trump says the U.S. military has begun major combat operations in Iran, calling the action necessary to stop imminent threats and prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. His address signals a major escalation, though he offered few operational details.
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- President Trump says U.S. military has begun major combat operations in Iran
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- President Donald Trump says the U.S. military has begun major combat operations in Iran, calling the action necessary to stop imminent threats and prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. His address signals a major escalation, though he offered few operational details.
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- Labor reminds CNMI employers of notice rules for layoffs, closures
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The CNMI Department of Labor is reminding employers that planned layoffs and business closures come with advance notice requirements under Commonwealth law. The agency says businesses can now complete the process online and warned that failure to comply may bring penalties.
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- PIC Saipan says month-long closure for repairs was planned since November
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Pacific Islands Club Saipan will temporarily close from March 31 through April 30 for planned repairs and upgrades that management says have been scheduled since November. The resort says it is using the low-occupancy period to reinvest in the property before reopening on May 1.
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- Apatang formally reinstates Epi Cabrera, says termination was without effect
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Breaking: Governor David M. Apatang has formally reinstated Epi Cabrera as administrator of the Office of Grants Management, saying the earlier termination was without effect because it did not meet required notice rules. The memo also says Cabrera’s time away from the post will be treated as administrative leave with pay.
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- Apatang says he will seek way to restore Macaranas, Cabrera after acting governor defends firings
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- 5:40
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Governor David Mundo Apatang says he wants to find a constitutional way to bring back Anthony Macaranas and Epiphanio “Epi” Cabrera after Acting Governor Dennis C. Mendiola defended the firings earlier in the week. The dueling explanations now expose a clear split at the top of the administration.
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- CNMI innovator Samantha Salamon launches The Matcha Edit in Saipan
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Samantha Salamon, part of the first cohort of the CNMI Innovation Incubator Program, has launched The Matcha Edit in Saipan, a takeout-only premium matcha business focused on quality, craftsmanship, and an authentic matcha experience.
Press Release_Innovator Samanth…
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- Mendiola defends Cabrera, Macaranas firings, says complaints and leadership concerns drove move
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- After days of public questions, Lt. Gov. Dennis C. Mendiola, who was serving as acting governor during Gov. David M. Apatang’s off-island absence, told NMI News Service that complaints, unresolved issues, and leadership concerns led to the removals of Epi Cabrera and former DPS Commissioner Anthony Macaranas.
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- Tenorio tells federal officials Guam opposes accelerated undersea mining plans in the Marianas
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Acting Governor Joshua F. Tenorio says Guam opposes proposals to accelerate undersea mineral exploration permitting in waters surrounding the Marianas, citing environmental risk, lack of revenue guarantees, and unanswered questions about military and shipping impacts.
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- Op-ed: S.L.I. 24-03 and the push to extend NMD land leases to 99 years
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- In a new op-ed, Gregorie Michael Towai argues S.L.I. 24-03 would extend NMD land leases from 55 years to 99 years and calls the proposal a generational risk that could leave future children with fewer options and more legal complications. He urges wider public hearings, long-term impact analysis, and a “no” vote on the measure.
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- Mendiola defends Cabrera, Macaranas firings, says complaints and leadership concerns drove move
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- 22:37
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- After days of public questions, Lt. Gov. Dennis C. Mendiola, who was serving as acting governor during Gov. David M. Apatang’s off-island absence, told NMI News Service that complaints, unresolved issues, and leadership concerns led to the removals of Epi Cabrera and former DPS Commissioner Anthony Macaranas.
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- Good Morning Marianas February 26, 2026
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- 1:34:31
- Date posted
- 9 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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- HAPPENING NOW: Emergency water service interruption for As Lito, As Perdido and Koblerville
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- CUC says an emergency water service interruption is scheduled today from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for portions of As Lito, As Perdido and Koblerville to repair a waterline leak. Customers may see low to no water pressure, with up to two hours needed afterward for full pressure to return.
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- When mobility becomes a barrier to leadership: A diaspora debate emerging from FSM
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- A new Op-Ed by Gregorie Michael Towai examines a growing debate in the Federated States of Micronesia over residency requirements for national office and what it means for diaspora citizens, political representation, and the future of Pacific leadership. The piece also explores why the issue resonates in the CNMI and across the wider Blue Pacific.
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- Casa Marianas partners with Saipan Humane Society, Saipan Cares for Animals to support visiting vets
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Casa Marianas announced a new partnership with the Saipan Humane Society and Saipan Cares for Animals to support visiting veterinary teams with sponsored lodging, workspace and logistics, aiming to expand veterinary care capacity across the CNMI.
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- No statement yet after Macaranas firing as Governor Apatang set to return Friday
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Still no public statement from the acting Governor following the firing of DPS Commissioner Macaranas.
The acting Governor previously said a statement would be issued after a proclamation signing Monday morning, but none had been released as of Thursday.
Macaranas rose through DPS from a rookie out of the academy to commissioner, making the immediate removal and continued silence all the more significant.
Governor Apatang is expected to return to the CNMI on Friday, February 27.
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- Good Morning Marianas February 25, 2026
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- 1:26:21
- Date posted
- 9 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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- Good Morning Marianas February 24, 2026
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- 1:38:12
- Date posted
- 9 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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- Sip Happens February 24, 2026
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- 1:29:17
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Sip Happens hosted by PH Daigo withspecial guest Analee Villagomez and Rowina Ogo.
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- Undersecretary of the Navy Hung Cao makes first visit to Tinian, meets CNMI leaders
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Undersecretary of the Navy Hung Cao visited the CNMI on Tuesday, meeting with Acting Governor Dennis Mendiola on Saipan before traveling to Tinian for talks with local leaders and a windshield tour of military construction sites. The visit marked Cao’s first trip to Tinian, where he and Rear Adm. Brett Mietus were presented commemorative plaques containing pieces of Runway Able.
Office of the Mayor of Tinian and Aguiguan @tinianmayor_aldan @governorcnmi
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- HAPPENING NOW: CUC Announces Emergency Water Service Interruption in Kagman
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- HAPPENING NOW: CUC has announced an emergency water service interruption for Kagman today, February 24, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for mainline leak repairs. Customers may see low to no water pressure during that time, with full line pressurization taking an additional one to two hours after restoration.
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- "Hoo is this?"
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- We've received this viewer video that appears to be taken of an owl by staff at the Saipan International Airport. We're not sure if it's legit, but wouldn't it be a hoot?
**UPDATE** Confirmed this is real video taken at the Saipan International Airport.
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- HANMI Reports 41% Hotel Occupancy in January 2026, Says CNMI Tourism Recovery Remains Fragile
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- HANMI says average hotel occupancy among 10 member hotels reached 41.02% in January 2026, up from a year ago, but the tourism industry remains under pressure due to reduced air service, weak flight capacity, and the need for stronger recovery in key markets such as Japan and China.
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- Colisao Posts Top Total at 2026 Marianas Weightlifting Open
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- CNMI Weightlifting has released the men’s session results for the 2026 Marianas Weightlifting Open, with Joey Mendiola Colisao posting the top total at 325 kg in the Senior Men 110+ division. Full results summary includes senior, junior, and youth winners.
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- Casa Marianas to Host “How I Became…” Speaker Series Featuring Filmmaker Craig Singer
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Casa Marianas will host the next “How I Became…” speaker series on February 27 featuring award-winning filmmaker Craig Singer, a producer, director, and writer with more than 30 years in the industry. The free event will be held at Casa Marianas at Gold Beach Hotel from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., with lunch available for purchase from Rice2MeatU.
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- William S. Reyes Elementary School Launches Alumni Search for 80th Anniversary
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- William S. Reyes Elementary School is searching for former students, teachers, staff, and volunteers from W.S. Reyes and Chalan Kanoa Elementary School as part of its 80th anniversary celebration. The school says it will feature Blue Jays and Kingfishers throughout the year on its official social media pages.
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- Guam Governor Wraps D.C. Meetings, Urges Officials to Tailor Pacific Policy to Island Realities
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero says federal policy must better reflect the realities of island jurisdictions after meetings in Washington, D.C. with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Director Alex Meyer, and White House officials. Her office says Guam pushed for stronger alignment on infrastructure, healthcare, workforce policy, environmental protection, and long-term resilience.
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- DPL Transfers $12,500 Public Benefits Contribution to Carolinian Affairs Office From Managaha TOA
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The CNMI Department of Public Lands announced a $12,500 contribution to the CNMI Carolinian Affairs Office as part of the “Public Benefits” portion of the Managaha Island sole concessionaire agreement with SAI. DPL said the contribution is part of community-focused benefits negotiated into the contract to provide added value to the people of the CNMI.
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- Good Morning Marianas February 23, 2026
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- 1:37:47
- Date posted
- 9 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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- Governor Apatang Heading Home From Washington Meetings as NMI Pushes Priorities in 902 Consultations
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Governor David M. Apatang is heading back to the CNMI following Washington, D.C. meetings tied to Section 902 consultations, where the administration highlighted priorities including EVS-TAP, federal tax cover-over payments, and CW-1 visa program reforms. Photos include the governor with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
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- Court Records Detail AGID Case Against Former DPS Officer Earl Borja; $20,000 Cash Bail Set
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- New court records in the case against former DPS officer Earl Borja provide a fuller account of AGID’s investigation, including witness statements, GPS/radio log references, and allegations tied to the Dec. 19 incident. A Superior Court judge set $20,000 cash bail, imposed no-contact conditions, and Borja was remanded back to DOC custody after a bail modification request was denied.
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- Mendiola Says Statement Coming on Macaranas Firing, Confirms Ogumoro as Acting DPS Commissioner
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Acting Gov. Dennis James C. Mendiola said a formal statement is coming on the immediate termination of DPS Commissioner Anthony I. Macaranas and confirmed to NMI News Service that Police Director Aniceto Ogumoro has been delegated as acting commissioner. Mendiola made the brief comments after Monday’s CNMI Invasive Species Week proclamation signing in Susupe.
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- Mendiola Says Statement Coming on Macaranas Firing, Confirms Ogumoro as Acting DPS Commissioner
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Acting Gov. Dennis James C. Mendiola said a formal statement is coming on the immediate termination of DPS Commissioner Anthony I. Macaranas and confirmed to NMI News Service that Police Director Aniceto Ogumoro has been delegated as acting commissioner. Mendiola made the brief comments after Monday’s CNMI Invasive Species Week proclamation signing in Susupe.
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- DPL launches new Managaha boat to support ranger operations, conservation and public safety
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- DPL says it has launched a new vessel dedicated to Managaha Island operations. The boat will be the primary transportation for DPL’s Managaha Rangers as they support conservation, public safety, and stewardship on one of the CNMI’s most treasured destinations.
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- Leon Guerrero Presses `Federal Officials for Direct Investment in Guam Healthcare Infrastructure
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero is pressing federal officials for direct investment in Guam’s healthcare infrastructure, including capital funding to replace Guam Memorial Hospital and support for enterprise EHR modernization. The push was made during the 2026 IGIA plenary session in Washington and follows a separate briefing with federal defense officials on a new medical complex.
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- Rick Scott Introduces Bill to End CNMI Visa-Free Travel Access for Chinese Nationals
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Sen. Rick Scott says he has introduced the “One Nation, One Visa Policy Act,” following a January letter from Scott and two other senators urging DHS to end EVS-TAP and tighten visa-free travel access for Chinese nationals visiting the CNMI. The proposal could carry major implications for Marianas tourism and travel policy.
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- Rangamar Launches ‘Paint the Marianas’ Initiative to Support Community Beautification Projects
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Rep. Elias M. Rangamar is launching “Paint the Marianas: Far From Ordinary,” a community beautification initiative inviting schools, villages, sports clubs, and other groups to request paint supplies for projects across the CNMI. The effort is supported by donated paint from Full Circle Saipan and brand guidance from the Marianas Visitors Authority.
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- NMTech Awards Six Students 2026 Grit & Grind Scholarships
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Northern Marianas Technical Institute has awarded six students the 2026 Grit & Grind Scholarship, recognizing perseverance, dedication, and commitment to technical education and workforce readiness. NMTech said the scholarship helps reduce financial barriers while supporting the CNMI’s pipeline of career-ready professionals.
