NMI News Service
Tristar Terminals Guam Joins GRAP, Expands Apprenticeship Pathways in Fuel and Energy Sector
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- Tristar Terminals Guam Joins GRAP, Expands Apprenticeship Pathways in Fuel and Energy Sector
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Tristar Terminals Guam has joined the Guam Registered Apprenticeship Program as a new sponsor, with GDOL saying the partnership will help expand apprenticeship opportunities in Guam’s fuel and energy sector. Tristar currently has four apprentices enrolled and plans to grow opportunities in both skilled trades and office-based roles.
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- Acting Governor Tenorio Lifts Guam Ban on Live Poultry Imports From U.S., Effective Immediately
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- 0:11
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- 9 months ago
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- Acting Governor Joshua F. Tenorio has directed the Guam Department of Agriculture to immediately lift Guam’s blanket ban on importing live poultry from U.S. flocks. The administration said existing laws and regulations already provide safeguards, while imports must still meet health certification requirements.
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- Former DPS Officer Earl Borja Arrested as Assault Case Timeline Extends From December Referral
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Former DPS officer Earl Borja was arrested Friday, Feb. 20, in the case tied to the alleged Dec. 19 assault of a 28-year-old man, DPS says. DPS Public Information Officer Fred Sato said the listed charges include assault and battery, assault with a dangerous weapon, and misconduct in public office, with bail set at $20,000.
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- Apatang, Leon Guerrero Hold Washington Talks on Marianas Conservation and Military Readiness
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- CNMI Governor David Apatang and Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero met with federal officials in Washington for high-level talks on balancing conservation goals, economic development, and military readiness across the Marianas. The discussions included a “Year One Action Plan” framework focused on native species viability, regulatory efficiencies, and shared local-federal resources.
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- CUC Schedules Power Interruptions in Gualo Rai and As Perdido on Feb. 25 and 26
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- CUC has scheduled power service interruptions in Gualo Rai and As Perdido on Feb. 25 and 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each day as crews perform pole and line work. CUC said no water wells, wastewater facilities, or traffic lights are expected to be affected.
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- CNMI to Launch First-Ever Invasive Species Week With Proclamation Signing in Susupe
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The CNMI’s first-ever Invasive Species Week is set to officially begin Monday with a proclamation signing ceremony at the Multi-Purpose Center in Susupe. Organizers say this year’s theme, “Protecting Our Borders, Resources, and Communities,” reflects the shared responsibility to prevent and respond to invasive pests that threaten agriculture, forests, native species, the economy, and public health.
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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
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- 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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- NMC Urges Employers to Register Early for March 13 Career Fair
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Northern Marianas College is encouraging employers, government agencies, and business organizations to register early for its Career Fair on Friday, March 13. NMC said the event will connect employers with students, recent graduates, and community members seeking employment and internship opportunities.
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- Marianas Visitor Arrivals Fall 16% in January as Air Seat Capacity Constraints Continue
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The Marianas recorded 14,828 visitor arrivals in January, down 16% from the same month last year, as MVA says the destination continues to face major air seat capacity losses and unstable flight service from key markets. South Korea remained the top source market, while MVA also pointed to timing shifts in Lunar New Year travel affecting China arrivals and announced upcoming direct Manila-Saipan service from Philippine Airlines.
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- Tasi To Table’s 7th Annual Wahoo in the Marianas Set for March 7 at Smiling Cove Marina
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Tasi To Table’s student-led 7th Annual Wahoo in the Marianas fishing derby is set for Saturday, March 7, at Smiling Cove Marina. Organizers say the event will feature a full day of competition, cash prizes, and direct support for student programs focused on leadership and ocean sustainability.
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- Good Morning Marianas February 20, 2026
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- 1:57:20
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Good Morning Marianas February 19, 2026
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- 1:53:32
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- (AP) US plans to deploy more missile launchers to the Philippines despite China’s alarm
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The United States plans to deploy more missile and unmanned systems to the Philippines as Washington and Manila expand security cooperation and condemn what they describe as China’s “illegal, coercive, aggressive and deceptive” activities in the South China Sea. China has called the deployments a threat to regional stability, while Philippine officials say the systems are intended for deterrence. Full AP story on our website.
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- Saipan International School recruiting middle school math teacher for Singapore Math, Pre-AP program
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Saipan International School is recruiting a Middle School Math Teacher for Singapore Math and Pre-AP, with a start date of Aug. 1, 2026. Email headmaster@sissaipan.net or call (670) 288-9660 for details.
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- Rota Announces 8th Annual Gilita Festival for March 20-21
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Rota’s 8th Annual Gilita Festival is set for March 20 to 21 at Chamorro Village starting at 6 p.m., with live entertainment, cultural performances, demonstrations, hands-on activities, exhibitions, and more.
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- Saipan Chamber backs proposed NMI Labor Stabilization Act
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The Saipan Chamber of Commerce is supporting the proposed Northern Mariana Islands Labor Stabilization Act, saying the bill would extend the CNMI labor stabilization framework through 2039, provide long-term workforce certainty for employers, and strengthen protections for U.S. workers through certifications, prevailing wage standards, and training funds.
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- Guam DYA says two 16-year-olds escaped Mangilao youth facility; one recaptured
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Guam DYA says two 16-year-old males escaped custody from the Mangilao youth facility around 12:40 p.m. today. One juvenile was apprehended within about two hours, and the search continues for the other. Anyone with information is asked to call DYA at (671) 735-5022.
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- Guam Governor issues statement on death of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, cites “keep hope alive” message
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Governor Lou Leon Guerrero issued a statement on the passing of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., calling him a lifelong advocate for inclusion and civic participation and highlighting his “keep hope alive” message as a call to vote, organize, speak out, and serve. The Governor said Guam understands democracy requires effort and that distance from the mainland does not lessen the rights or responsibilities of island communities, and she extended condolences to the Jackson family on behalf of the people of Guam.
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- Saipan Mayor’s Office Hosting Precinct 2 3-on-3 Youth Basketball Tournament Feb. 21
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The Saipan Mayor’s Office will host a Precinct 2 3-on-3 Youth Basketball Tournament this Saturday, Feb. 21, starting at 9 a.m. at the Chalan Kanoa Basketball Court near the SAAR Center. The event is part of the lead-up to the Mayor’s Championship Cup. For info: (670) 234-6208.
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- Good Morning Marianas February 18, 2026
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- 1:19:32
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Love Local Pop-Up Market Brings Shoppers to Beach Road Plaza in Saipan
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Love Local turned the Beach Road Plaza parking lot into a Valentine pop-up market featuring locally made goods from Innovation Incubator cohort entrepreneurs and other CNMI small businesses, plus entertainment, family activities, giveaways, and an encouragement wall for local business owners.
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- Op-Ed: Standing With the Ocean—Why the Marianas Should Join the Ocean Rights Movement
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- In a new op-ed, CNMI cultural advocate and independent researcher Gregorie Michael Towai calls on the Marianas to join the Ocean Rights movement, arguing the ocean is a living system tied directly to our food security, shorelines, culture, and future. He urges residents, the diaspora, and supporters of the Marianas to learn more and consider signing the Ocean Rights Declaration.
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- Soroptimist NMI to award four “Live Your Dream” recipients at Feb. 21 gala in Garapan
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Soroptimist International’s NMI Chapter will host its Live Your Dream gala Saturday, February 21 at Bravo Kitchen and Bar in Garapan, where the group plans to award four recipients selected from 10 applicants. Tickets are $50 and include lunch and beverages. For tickets, call Kim Camacho at 783-7528.
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- Soroptimist NMI to award four “Live Your Dream” recipients at Feb. 21 gala in Garapan
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- 26:39
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Soroptimist International’s NMI Chapter will host its Live Your Dream gala Saturday, Feb. 21 at Bravo Kitchen and Bar in Garapan, where the group plans to award four recipients selected from 10 applicants. Tickets are $50 and include lunch and beverages. For tickets, call Kim Camacho at 783-7528.
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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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- Guam Advances Humåtak Open-Air Gym Project With $1.28M LWCF Grant
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Guam officials visited Humåtak to begin preliminary preparation work for a new covered open-air gymnasium project backed by a $1.28 million LWCF grant. Plans include regulation-size courts, restroom facilities, and an outdoor micro skatepark, with four more new gyms also slated across Guam.
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- CNMI Office of Veterans Affairs invites veterans, families to VA Honolulu Webex benefits workshop
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- CNMI veterans, family members, surviving spouses, and community providers are invited to a Webex workshop hosted with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Honolulu Regional Office Public Contact Team to go over benefits, services, and available resources. Details and access info are in the attached flyer.
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- Marianas outlook: drier stretch ahead, then showers late Saturday; rip current risk remains high
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- NWS Guam’s weekly outlook says the CNMI should see a drier stretch later this week, with showers returning late Saturday and another shear line bringing more showers and gustier winds early next week. Seas and surf are easing, but a high risk of rip currents remains along east-facing reefs and beaches through this afternoon.
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- DRT announces start of 2026 tax filing season; updated forms required
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- DRT says the CNMI’s 2026 tax filing season is now underway. Taxpayers must use the most current forms (prior-year versions won’t be accepted). DRT also urges early prep, careful review to avoid common errors, and direct deposit for refunds. Questions: (670) 664-1040 | revtaxinfo@dof.gov.mp
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- Good Morning Marianas February 17, 2026
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- 1:36:18
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies at 84, Family Confirms
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- 0:15
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse L. Jackson has died at 84, his family confirmed. Jackson, a protégé of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., became one of the nation’s most prominent civil rights voices for decades and led advocacy efforts through Rainbow PUSH while also running for president twice.
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- CHCC urges CNMI residents to stay up to date on measles vaccinations as U.S. cases rise
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- 0:16
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- CHCC is urging CNMI residents to stay up to date on measles vaccinations as cases rise across the United States. Health officials say the MMR vaccine is highly effective and especially important for children and anyone planning to travel. For vaccination questions, call (670) 236-8745.
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- Fish Fest 2026 to celebrate Guam fisheries, culture, and local seafood
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Fish Fest 2026 is coming to CHamoru Village on Saturday, February 21, celebrating Guam’s fishing traditions, sustainable fisheries, and local seafood. From keleguen guihan and talaya throwing contests to fresh catch, vendors, and live music, organizers say there’s something for the whole family.
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- Northern Marianas College to host 6th annual Student Research Symposium on March 13
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Northern Marianas College will host its 6th annual Student Research Symposium on March 13, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Royal Taga Ballroom, Saipan World Resort. The event will showcase interdisciplinary student research with an emphasis on STEM-related fields, including health, data science, food science, and environmental studies.
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- Happy Lunar New Year
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The Lunar New Year begins today, welcoming the Year of the Horse — and in 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse, a theme often associated with momentum, bold moves, and forward motion
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- CUC schedules power interruption for parts of Tinian on February 19
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- CUC has announced a scheduled power service interruption on Tinian on Thursday, February 19, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., affecting portions of San Jose and surrounding areas. Residents are advised to plan ahead and use caution in affected areas.
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- War, Energy Departments move next-generation nuclear reactor to advance military energy security
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The Department of War and Department of Energy have moved a next-generation nuclear reactor for testing, highlighting a push to strengthen military base energy independence and modernize America’s nuclear power capabilities.
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- Legacy softball tournament honoring Melvin Sakisat set for February 23–27
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- A Legacy Softball Tournament honoring Melvin Sakisat will be held February 23–27 at the Capitol Hill Softball Field. Teams and supporters are invited to come together to celebrate one of the CNMI’s own and a true legend of the game.
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- Soroptimist NMI to host 2026 Live Your Dream Award Ceremony on February 21
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Soroptimist International NMI will host its Live Your Dream 2026 Award Ceremony on February 21 at Bravo Kitchen & Bar in Garapan, honoring women whose lives have been transformed through education, training, and empowerment. Tickets are $50 and include lunch. For tickets: (670) 783-7528.
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- CNMI Commerce: 2025 annual corporation reports due March 2; $150 late fee plus $10 per day after
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Reminder for business owners: CNMI Commerce says 2025 Annual Corporation Reports are due Monday, March 2. Reports filed late will be charged a $150 penalty, plus $10 per day starting March 3 (excluding weekends, holidays, and government austerity days) until submitted. Questions: (670) 664-3001 / 664-3002 / 664-3007 or registrar.reyes@commerce.gov.mp.
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- Ash Wednesday Mass schedule released across the CNMI for February 18
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The Roman Catholic Diocese of Chalan Kanoa has released the full Ash Wednesday Mass schedule for February 18, with services planned across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota as Catholics begin the Lenten season.
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- Op-Ed: The Marianas and the Deep-Sea Mining Governance Test
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- OP-ED: As global rules for deep-sea mining remain unfinished, major powers may move ahead on their own. Gregorie Michael Towai (Eipéráng) writes that this moment is a governance test — and argues the Marianas must organize early, assert its voice, and help shape what responsible activity in the Pacific should look like before decisions are made for us.
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- Garapan Revitalization project marks milestone in Saipan community development
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The CNMI marked a major milestone with the ribbon-cutting for the Garapan Revitalization Project, completing an $11.2 million EDA-funded effort to modernize streets, improve walkability, and strengthen Saipan’s historic commercial core.
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- CNMI solid waste taskforce: “Trash is everyone’s problem,” report illegal dumping to BECQ
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- 0:15
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- “Trash is everyone’s problem.” The CNMI Inter-Island Solid Waste Management Taskforce is pushing a new reminder to stop littering and illegal dumping — use waste bins properly, follow recycling guidance, and report illegal dumping to BECQ at (670) 664-8500/8501 or (670) 322-8002.
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- Guam Governor signs law banning rental discrimination based on lawful source of income
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Guam Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero has signed a new law strengthening renter protections by banning housing discrimination based on a tenant’s lawful source of income, including vouchers, pensions, child support, and public assistance. The law is enforced by GHURA and includes penalties for violations.
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- Op-Ed: To Be Counted by Our Own Name | Refaluwasch and the 2030 Census
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- OP-ED: What does it mean to be counted by our own name?
Gregorie Michael Towai (Eipéráng) writes about Refaluwasch self-identification, why census categories matter, and how accurate naming shapes visibility, policy, and opportunity ahead of the 2030 U.S. Census.
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- Rotaract Club of Saipan announces 4th annual Unite 5K set for May 16 in Garapan
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The Rotaract Club of Saipan has announced its 4th annual Unite 5K, set for Saturday, May 16, at the Garapan Fishing Base. Open to all ages and fitness levels, the event promotes health and community while raising funds for Rotaract service and outreach programs. Registration details coming soon.
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- JKPL to host Outdoor Community Sensory Night for Disability Rights Awareness Month
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The Joeten-Kiyu Public Library will host an Outdoor Community Sensory Night on Friday, February 20, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., celebrating Disability Rights Awareness Month. The free event offers a sensory-friendly space with food trucks, games, music, and quiet areas for families of children with special needs and disabilities.
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- Courtesy visit highlights enduring ties between CNMI and Benguet Province
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Lt. Governor Dennis C. Mendiola welcomed Benguet Governor Melchor Diclas during a courtesy visit to Saipan, highlighting the long-standing ties between Benguet Province and the CNMI and reaffirming commitments to cultural exchange and regional cooperation.
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- Good Morning Marianas February 13, 2026
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- 1:34:59
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Call the show (670) 789-2323!
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